Wickman DFA'd - RedsZone.com - Cincinnati Reds Fans' Home for Baseball Discussion

Matt700wlw · 08-24-2007, 06:11 PM

ESPN scroll...

Nice job, Dunn!

fearofpopvol1 · 08-24-2007, 06:12 PM

What is his salary situation? If I were the Reds, I would try to claim him.

smith288 · 08-24-2007, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by fearofpopvol1

What is his salary situation? If I were the Reds, I would try to claim him.

Because imploding Bullpen arsonists are our specialty?

RedLegSuperStar · 08-24-2007, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by fearofpopvol1

What is his salary situation? If I were the Reds, I would try to claim him.

2 closers are not enough??

fearofpopvol1 · 08-24-2007, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by smith288

Because imploding Bullpen arsonists are our specialty?

A career 3.58 ERA and more importantly, even after said "implosions" he has an ERA on the season of 3.92. Why don't you let me know how many Reds relievers have an ERA better than that for this season.

mbgrayson · 08-24-2007, 06:20 PM

Plus if we have him, he won't have to face Dunn again.

Better yet, we should hope the Cubs, Brewers, or Cardinals claim him. Then we might see more walk-off HRs this year.....

fearofpopvol1 · 08-24-2007, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by RedLegSuperStar

2 closers are not enough??

I don't see Eddie as a closer anymore, regardless if that's what he's been or where he's comfortable. I see bringing on Wickman as a low risk potential high reward signing for a team that is pitching deprived (even if the bullpen has been better recently).

smith288 · 08-24-2007, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by fearofpopvol1

A career 3.58 ERA and more importantly, even after said "implosions" he has an ERA on the season of 3.92. Why don't you let me know how many Reds relievers have an ERA better than that for this season.

The Atlanta Braves just released Bob Wickman. Let me know how many mistakes the Braves have made in terms of what talent to keep and what to ditch...

Topcat · 08-24-2007, 06:21 PM

Any guesses on who they may choose to use as a closer going into rest of season?

RedLegSuperStar · 08-24-2007, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Topcat

Any guesses on who they may choose to use as a closer going into rest of season?

Soriano or Acosta

fearofpopvol1 · 08-24-2007, 06:24 PM

I should rephrase my comment to say that if The Reds want to TRY (and I say "try" loosely and it's a big time long shot) to win over the next 35 games in hopes of doing anything, I think Wickman is a decent gamble.

fearofpopvol1 · 08-24-2007, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by smith288

The Atlanta Braves just released Bob Wickman. Let me know how many mistakes the Braves have made in terms of what talent to keep and what to ditch...

That still didn't answer the question I posed.

Tom Servo · 08-24-2007, 06:25 PM

I'd say that's two teams Dunn's helped punch Wickman's ticket out of.

Always Red · 08-24-2007, 06:27 PM

For a minute there, I was thinking the Reds could grab Wickman to pitch the 8th, which would deepen the bullpen by pushing Burton to the 7th.

Until I read this:

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?...=.jsp&c_id=mlb

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ST. LOUIS -- Adam Dunn said goodbye to Bob Wickman's 12th-inning fastball on Thursday night, and the Braves said goodbye to Wickman on Friday afternoon.

Somewhat surprisingly, the Braves announced Friday that they've designated Wickman for assignment. This wasn't a move made to free up a roster spot. Instead, it's one that essentially puts an end to the veteran closer's days in Atlanta.

"I just want to try something else," said Braves manager Bobby Cox, while seemingly attempting to avoid saying anything negative about Wickman, who posted a 3.92 ERA in 49 appearances and blew six of his 26 save opportunities this year.

While Cox was diplomatic, Andruw Jones provided an indication that Wickman sometimes complained about pitching in non-save situations, like the one he entered in Thursday night's extra-inning loss to the Reds.

By the time the 12th inning arrived Thursday, the only remaining available relievers were Wickman and Oscar Villarreal, who would have pitched every inning that followed the 12th.

"We need guys who want to pitch," Jones said. "If you don't want to pitch you shouldn't be here."

RedLegSuperStar · 08-24-2007, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by fearofpopvol1

I should rephrase my comment to say that if The Reds want to TRY (and I say "try" loosely and it's a big time long shot) to win over the next 35 games in hopes of doing anything, I think Wickman is a decent gamble.

I don't think anyone is knocking the idea of obtaining Bob Wickman.. it's just this team needs starters at this point.. Wickman would just be another spot taken from someone who deserves it within the organization (Mcbeth, Coutlangus, and Salmon)

08-24-2007, 06:11 PM	#1
Matt700wlw Making sense of it all Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 26,129	Wickman DFA'd ESPN scroll... Nice job, Dunn! __________________ An excited shade of Red

08-24-2007, 06:12 PM	#2
fearofpopvol1 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New York, NY Posts: 8,625	Re: Wickman DFA'd What is his salary situation? If I were the Reds, I would try to claim him.

08-24-2007, 06:20 PM	#6
mbgrayson Red's fan Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 1,933	Re: Wickman DFA'd Plus if we have him, he won't have to face Dunn again. Better yet, we should hope the Cubs, Brewers, or Cardinals claim him. Then we might see more walk-off HRs this year..... __________________ __________________ "I genuinely like this team. I like the vibe and spirit of this team. This is just the beginning." Dusty on 2/19/12.

08-24-2007, 06:21 PM	#9
Topcat Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,928	Re: Wickman DFA'd Any guesses on who they may choose to use as a closer going into rest of season? __________________ 2006 Redzone mock Draftee's- 1(st) Daniel Bard(redsox), 1(st sup)( Jordan Walden (Angels), 2(nd) rd.- Zach Britton(Orioles), 3(rd) Blair Erickson(Cardinals), 3(rd) Tim Norton( Yankees),(cuz its a Tim Hortons thing Pain heals. Chicks dig scars. Glory... lasts forever.

08-24-2007, 06:24 PM	#11
fearofpopvol1 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New York, NY Posts: 8,625	Re: Wickman DFA'd I should rephrase my comment to say that if The Reds want to TRY (and I say "try" loosely and it's a big time long shot) to win over the next 35 games in hopes of doing anything, I think Wickman is a decent gamble.

08-24-2007, 06:25 PM	#13
Tom Servo thirsty and miserable Join Date: May 2006 Location: NJ/NY Posts: 5,383	Re: Wickman DFA'd I'd say that's two teams Dunn's helped punch Wickman's ticket out of. __________________ "Since I've been with the Reds in 1989, we've never had a farm system this loaded," Bowden said. "If we were the New York Yankees and had unlimited dollars, we could have traded for Colon, (Jeff) Weaver, Rolen, (Cliff) Floyd, (Kenny) Rogers and Finley and gotten them all -- and still held onto our top five prospects. That's an amazing statement."

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