David Wells anyone???

[Willy]

According to ESPN.com, David Wells cleared waivers on Aug. 3 and is eligible to be traded.


I think Wells might be the best starter available at the August 31st deadline.

Do you want him?

How much would you be willing to give up?

[dougflynn23]

;) At least we already know that he has injury problems! I'd rather have Wells any day than Michilak or Franklin in my rotation. Of couse, Justin Germano would be even better.

[MaineRed]

Wasn't he acquired to help the push in 95?

As he showed last night, Boomer can still bring it.

I'd bring him in here in a heartbeat.

[Boston Red]

I believe Boomer made some comments to the effect that he would never play for a rinky-dink operation like the Reds again and couldn't wait to get out of town in '95. A lot has changed since '95 (no more Marge and no more antiquated stadium/facilities), but I would be surprised to see Wells in a Reds' uni again.

[gilpdawg]

In his book, he pretty much killed Marge, but he had nice things to say about Davey Johnson. I don't think it matters since Marge is long gone though. I like Wells. I know a lot of people don't, but I'd take him on my team any day.

[Team Clark]

I absolutely would take him. He brings a swagger to any pitching staff he is on. He's yet to get in a rythm, but when he does.... A lot of playoff and WS experience. You probably would not have to give up alot. Certainly all of his remaining salary. Maybe two A ballers.

[halmorris]

He could be our 5th starter for Mahkilak, does anyone know what is salary is currently? Wayne could get him for cash and a player to be named later. He really pitched well today... Two runs over Seven innings... Why not?

[top6]

would the red sox give him up? don't they need all the pitching help they can get?

[halmorris]

Not after blowing 5 to the Yank's. He just cleared waivers so he is available. At what cost, I don't know.

We should ask Theo. I hear he is getting killed by the press in Boston right now after his "Rebuilding" comment with a $120mill payroll... What a joke.

[ThatPitchIsDunn]

Dear David,

You can keep the goatee this time.

Love,
Wayne & Co :D

[halmorris]

Dear David,

You can keep the goatee this time.

Love,
Wayne & Co :D


So true... Marge (God Bless her) won't make him shave it this time!

[KoryMac5]

I liked Wells when he was here the first time. But he is 43 years old and 250lbs. Weight usually doesn't bother me with players but Wells back and knees have given him trouble the last couple of years. I would steer clear.

[kheidg-]

If the price isn't much then definitely go for it. Better than Michalek or any AAA option not named Ramirez. Although I like Wells better than Ramirez for a postseason run.

[TeamBoone]

I believe Boomer made some comments to the effect that he would never play for a rinky-dink operation like the Reds again and couldn't wait to get out of town in '95. A lot has changed since '95 (no more Marge and no more antiquated stadium/facilities), but I would be surprised to see Wells in a Reds' uni again.

Statements like that really irk me... he was quite rinky-dinky himself at that time.

[cincrazy]

If the Reds were to bring in Wells, they'd have to spend at least twice as much money on the post game food spread ;)

[Cedric]

David Wells comes across like he has a massive ego.

Is that bad in a pitcher though? I dunno.

[cincrazy]

Not sure about his ego, but I DO know that he EATS a lot of Egos :thumbup: I can't believe that someone in that kind of shape can be considered a "professional athlete." That term is thrown around rather loosely nowadays in my opinion.

[Jpup]

Not sure about his ego, but I DO know that he EATS a lot of Egos :thumbup: I can't believe that someone in that kind of shape can be considered a "professional athlete." That term is thrown around rather loosely nowadays in my opinion.

he's not an athelete, he's a baseball player.;)

[BEETTLEBUG]

delete post nobody will talk to me.

[BoCcc2832]

Not sure about his ego, but I DO know that he EATS a lot of Egos :thumbup: I can't believe that someone in that kind of shape can be considered a "professional athlete." That term is thrown around rather loosely nowadays in my opinion.

Josh Hancock weight-loss program, anyone?

[Roy Tucker]

rinky-dink
1912, carnival slang, said to be imitative of the sound of banjo music at parades.

[5TimeWSChamps]

As your 5th starter: What is the most viable option?

Michalak
Franklin
Wells


Which one do you want?

[Heath]

As your 5th starter: What is the most viable option?

Michalak
Franklin
Wells


Which one do you want?

Is there a fourth pick somewhere?

[BEETTLEBUG]

Wells

[George Anderson]

I think Wells would be invaluable as long as the price is fair. Any time you can add a experienced veteran with plenty of playoff experience to a less than stellar pitching staff, I would say its a no brainer.

[5TimeWSChamps]

I think Wells would be invaluable as long as the price is fair. Any time you can add a experienced veteran with plenty of playoff experience to a less than stellar pitching staff, I would say its a no brainer.
Exactly, He would give us the best chance to win

[Matt700wlw]

Sure. They borrowed him once for the stretch run...why not again?

[zombie-a-go-go]

rinky-dink
1912, carnival slang, said to be imitative of the sound of banjo music at parades.

Woy, quit logging in as Roy Tucker.

Thanks.

[Always Red]

David Wells would be a great 6 week rental, a hired gun.

The only problem is the Red Sox would want too much back in return in order to "even up" the Arroyo-WMP deal. The national perception, at least, is that Epstein got hosed on that deal.

[Will M]

1. As your 5th starter: What is the most viable option?

Franklin as a Red 12.1 IP, 13 hits, 5 runs,

Schoeneweis has 3 good outing as a Red

IMO either is better than Wells or Michalak

2. Wells 40.0 IP, 56 hits, 9 HR, 5.40 era, 1.58 whip

why do so many posters here want Wells?

if he posted these #s as a Red we would be asking: why hasn't he been DFAed?

- Will

[Always Red]

compare apples to apples:

All season long:

Wells 40 IP, 56 hits, 9 hr, 5.40 ERA 1.58 WHIP
Franklin 65 IP, 72 hits, 11 HR, 4.41 ERA 1.45 WHIP
Schoeneweis 37.1 IP, 39 hits, 3 HR, 6.51 ERA, 1.47 WHIP

OR, if you want to compare just lately:

In 4 August starts, Wells is 2-2 with a 2.67 ERA in 27 IP, with 16 K and 4 BB. The Reds #'s are as you stated above. SS is not a starter. Franklin could be, but I like him coming out of the pen as Narron has been using him.

Given Wells' last 4 starts, and his experience in big games, I like him better than Michalak or EE for the last starter spot. 6 weeks only; nothing long term, only if you can get him cheaply.

The Red Sox are so thin pitching wise right now, I don't think they're going to let Wells get away, unless they decide early that they are out of it.

[Matt700wlw]

compare apples to apples:




Granny Smith are the best :D

[Always Red]

Granny Smith are the best :D
nice and tart!:)

[redsmetz]

That year Wells came over to us was an intriguing year. That '95 team is someimtes unsung, mostly because of how the Braves beat our brains out, but if you look at the roster and various players' stats, it's not unlike this year's team, IMO.

[blumj]

David Wells would be a great 6 week rental, a hired gun.

The only problem is the Red Sox would want too much back in return in order to "even up" the Arroyo-WMP deal. The national perception, at least, is that Epstein got hosed on that deal.
No, I think one problem might be that they're not completely out of the race yet, and may not be willing to trade him until they definitely are, which could be too late for him to be eligible for a playoff roster. And the other problem is that they'd probably want to let him decide where he wants to finish his career, and that's likely to be CA or NY. I think it's past the point where they'd really expect to get much of anything for him.

[LawFive]

What can it hurt? He'd have 6-7 starts left, and the Reds would know what they're getting. Plus, you can never have enough veteranness...although I don't know if he has enough scrappiness to meet Wayne's muster.

[BEETTLEBUG]

Who do they want? David Wells or Frddie Garcia!

[thatcoolguy_22]

as a twin in the american league
K Lohse- 2w 5L 7.07ERA 63.2IP

Reds in the national league
K Lohse- 1w 0l 1.65era 27.1 IP


David Wells in the American
2W-3L 5.40 ERA over 40 IP 7BB

7 walks!

now if Wells receives the same drop in ERA as Lohse did do to the switch in Leagues then here is what you could expect his stats to be for his final 4 starts of the year for us...

David Wells as a red in the national league
2W 0L and a -0.02 ERA!!! over 28IP


LOL really though, he throws strikes and doesn't walk hitters. He would be a great pick up for us. However how much is he really worth for only 4 or 5 regular season starts?

[thatcoolguy_22]

Who do they want? David Wells or Frddie Garcia!


My best friend here is a die hard ChiSox fan and he hates Freddy Garcia. I haven't watched him pitch too much (Current games or in the past) but he swears that his arm is about to fall off. Nick said something along the lines that his fastball has dropped around 5mph and as a result his piches are flattening out. take it for what its worth. Wells IMO would be a better pickup for the stretch run