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| David Wells never filed retirement papers and would consider a minor league deal if offered, according to Buster Olney of ESPN. |
Our View: The 45-year-old hurler is not likely going to make a favorable fantasy impact if he returns to the majors at some point in 2009.
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| Free agent lefty David Wells said he wants to join the Yankees, according to FanNation. He will turn 45 in 11 days, but stated that he has been working out near his home in San Diego and believes he could balance a New York rotation, suddenly besieged by question marks. |
Our View: Hank Steinbrenner noted that Wells has crossed his mind as a possibility for the Yankees' rotation. Wells went 9-9 over 29 starts in 2007, with a 5.43 ERA and poor 1.54 WHIP. He only registered 82 strikeouts over 157.1 innings as well. He won't likely help fantasy rotations that much, but you know the Yankees will provide solid run support for him to nail down wins.
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| David Wells' agent recently called the Cardinals front office to see whether the team was interested in adding the veteran to an unsettled rotation.
Wells, 44, has been working out and would like to pitch another season after going 4-1 with a 4.65 ERA in seven starts for the Dodgers at the end of last season, according to the St. Louis Dispatch.
"He'd like to continue his career and felt that he would be a perfect stopgap for them as they got their guys healthy and ready," said agent Gregg Clifton.
The Cardinals could find short term use from the veteran left, but much of their "need" won't be known until late March when player personnel and injuries are sorted out. |
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| David Wells will drop his appeal of the seven-game suspension handed down when he was still with the Padres. "David's goal is to help the Dodgers as much as he can," Wells' representative Gregg Clifton told the LA Times. A hearing had been scheduled for Thursday, but there was concern he might end up missing two starts if he followed through with the appeal. Now, he will miss just one start. |
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| David Wells will have his next start pushed up to Friday to stay on four days' rest, according to the LA Times. Eric Stults' spot in the rotation will be skipped. Wells was solid in his first start for the Dodgers on Sunday, although there's still not a whole lot to like here fantasy-wise. |
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| The Dodgers have signed David Wells and plan to give him a start on Sunday against the Mets. "David's excited to have an opportunity to continue his career with a team that has such a storied history," said Wells' agent, Gregg Clifton, in the AP. "He's excited to help any way he can to get the Dodgers back to the playoffs." Wells was 5-8 with a 5.54 ERA this season for the Padres before being designated for assignment earlier this month. |
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| David Wells has made his last start for the Padres this year, and he may have made the last start of his career. The 44-year-old will not make his scheduled start Saturday, and he will either be designated for assignment or simply retire, according to MLB.com. "He handled it well," Towers said of his discussion by phone with Wells and manager Bud Black. "He kind of understood that this could be coming. He wanted the next 24 hours to decide. We put it in Boomer's hands to decide what he's going to do." Wells held a 14.04 ERA over his last four starts and a 5.54 ERA overall on the year. The Pads have not decided on a replacement for Saturday yet, but Wil Ledezma is the most likely candidate. |
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| Whether or not David Wells is released could depend on how Chris Young and Justin Germano, both coming off injuries, look in their next starts. If either suffers a setback, it could make it hard to release the struggling Wells, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. Wells' next scheduled start is Saturday. Wil Ledezma would be a candidate to start if Wells is released before then. |
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| Although the Padres won't officially comment on the matter, it looks like releasing veteran David Wells could be a possibility. The 44-year-old lefty gave up seven runs Monday to raise his ERA to 14.04 over the past four games. He holds a 5.54 ERA on the season. "As of now, he's scheduled to pitch Saturday in Cincinnati," manager Bud Black told the San Diego Union-Tribune That's where his next turn is." If Wells is cut loose, Clay Hensley, who was just sent down this past weekend, could be recalled to join the rotation. However, he has to stay at Triple-A for 10 days unless he is replacing an injured player. |
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| David Wells was suspended by the commissioner's office for seven games Thursday for his animated argument with an umpire last weekend. Wells was ejected by umpire Ed Hickox for questioning calls in the fourth inning of Saturday's game, according to the AP. Unless he appeals, Wells will begin serving the suspension on Friday. |
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| David Wells has been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, according to the Sports Network. He has indicated that his energy level is a little low but expects changes in both his diet and drinking habits to produce positive results. He was informed of the problem about two weeks ago. |
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| David Wells participated in a morning batting-practice session on Sunday and said he expects to throw a bullpen session in the middle of the week, according to the AP. "It went very well," Wells said. "I don't feel 100 percent velocity-wise, but it's getting there." |
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| The Padres signed David Wells to a one-year deal Tuesday, according to SportsTicker. Limited by knee problems last year, Wells went 3-5 with a 4.42 ERA in 13 starts. |
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| The Padres don't expect to finalize their deal with David Wells until next week, the AP reports. The club hoped to have Wells take a physical Monday, but the team doctor wasn't available and Wells will be out of town the rest of the week, general manager Kevin Towers said. The two sides agreed Friday to a $3 million, one-year contract that gives Wells the chance to make another $4 million in performance bonuses.
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| The Padres and the agent for David Wells agreed in principle on Friday to a $3 million, one-year deal that gives the lefty the chance to make another $4 million in incentives, according to the AP. Padres GM Kevin Towers said the two sides need to finalize some contract language and Wells must pass a physical. He expects the deal to be finalized by Monday or Tuesday. |
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| The offer the Padres made to David Wells Thursday was their best and final offer, according to the AP. The club is hoping to get resolution with Wells, one way or another, this weekend, perhaps as soon as Friday.
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| The Padres have made a formal contract offer to lefty David Wells and are looking for an answer by this weekend, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. |
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| David Wells and Padres GM Kevin Towers finally met on Thursday, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports. "Nothing is going to happen after one meeting, but it was a good meeting," Towers said. "David knows we're interested in his return to the Padres, and David seems interested in us." |
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| The Padres plan to talk to David Wells next week to gauge his interest in returning to the club, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. Wells was passable in six starts for the Padres last year (including one in the playoffs), but he does turn 44 in May.
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| David Wells will pitch in 2007 and his agent said the Giants are "right at the top of his list," according to the Contra Costa Times. "It's serious from David's point of view," said agent Gregg Clifton. |
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| David Wells is leaning towards retirement, but he plans to file for free agency just to keep his options open, according to ESPN.com. "He keeps telling me he's probably retiring," agent Gregg Clifton said. "But in an effort to keep his options open, he'll be filing before the deadline." Wells went 3-5 with a 4.42 ERA in 13 starts this year. |
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| David Wells did some throwing Wednesday and remains on schedule to start Saturday at Arizona, the AP reports. Wells is battling a case of gout in his right foot and was scratched Monday. |
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| David Wells, who was scratched from his last start because of a case of gout in his right foot, was feeling much better yesterday and he is on track to return to the mound Saturday, according to the Union-Tribune. "He's a lot more comfortable," trainer Todd Hutcheson said. |
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| David Wells was scratched from his start against the Cardinals on Monday because of a case of gout in his right foot, according to the AP. Wells has had a history of gout. "He couldn't pick a worse time to come down with it," manager Bruce Bochy said. "My guess is in a couple of days he'll be feeling a lot better." Mike Thompson got the nod in Wells' place. |
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| David Wells still is dealing with a sprained right ankle, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. Padres trainer Todd Hutcheson said he wants to see Wells throw off a mound today before clearing him to start on Wednesday. |
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| David Wells, who was traded to San Diego on Thursday, has admitted that this will likely be his last season, according to the AP. "I don't think I'm going to officially retire, but I don't plan on coming back, I'll tell you that right now," Wells said. "I've enjoyed my career, the ups and downs of it. It made me who I am today. I think it's time to pass the baton and let a young guy play." Wells will make his Padres debut on Sunday against the Reds. |
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| David Wells is slated to make his debut with the Padres by starting Sunday's game, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. Acquired from the Red Sox on Thursday, he'll be facing the Reds. |
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| The Red Sox have traded David Wells to the Padres, according to SportsTicker. The Sox will get a player to be named and cash considerations in return. He should step right into the rotation there, replacing the ailing Chan Ho Park. |
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| Amid speculation that he will be traded, David Wells was scratched from his scheduled start tonight, according to the AP. Julian Tavarez will come out of the bullpen to make a start in Wells' place. |
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| The Boston Globe reports that the Red Sox are prepared to trade David Wells to the Padres unless a better offer comes along before this evening's deadline. Primarily, the Sox are trying to pry away one of the Dodgers' top prospects in Matt Kemp, Andy LaRoche or James Loney. Thus far, the Dodgers won't budge. If Wells, tonight's scheduled starter for Boston, is dealt, Lenny DiNardo might get the nod. |
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| The Boston Globe reports that the Dodgers, Padres and Cardinals all are trying to acquire David Wells from the Red Sox in a trade. He already has cleared waivers and can be dealt before the waiver trade deadline at midnight on Thursday. |
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| David Wells picked up his first win of the season on Friday night with seven strong innings against the Orioles. Wells scattered nine hits and allowed just one earned run. He struck out four and walked one. |
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| David Wells got through a side session on Wednesday with no apparent problems with his knee, according to the Boston Globe. Wells came off the DL and was shelled on Monday. |
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| The Red Sox activated David Wells from the disabled list on Monday and started him against the Indians, according to the AP. Wells had been on the disabled list since May 26 after being hit on the right knee with a line drive by Tampa Bay's Travis Lee. He entered Monday's game with an 0-1 record and 8.64 ERA in two starts. |
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| Manager Terry Francona said that David Wells will return to the Red Sox rotation on Monday to start against the Indians, according to the AP. Wells hasn't pitched since sustaining a bruise below his right knee when he was hit by a line drive on May 26. |
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| David Wells may not go on a rehab assignment after all, as the Red Sox are hoping that he'll be ready to start on Monday against the Indians, according to the AP. Wells, who is on the DL with a bruised right knee, threw a simulated game on Monday. |
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| The Red Sox are pondering whether to have David Wells throw another simulated game or head to the minors over the weekend for a rehab start, according to the Boston Herald. Wells, on the DL with a right knee injury, threw a simulated game on Monday, and the reports were good. “The most important thing is he bounced off the mound a few times and looked fine,” Alex Cora said. “I don’t know what they’ll decide, but for me, personally, he’s ready.” |
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| David Wells is scheduled to throw 75 pitches in a simulated game on Monday, according to the Boston Globe. He will be reevaluated after the game. |
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| The Boston Globe reports that David Wells worked a three-inning simulated game yesterday and will follow that up with a side session tomorrow. If all goes well, he likely will head out on a rehab assignment soon. Wells is on the disabled list while recovering from a bruised right knee. |
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| David Wells will miss a turn in the rotation because of a sore right knee, according to the AP. Wells left his last start after taking a line drive off his knee. He'll miss his scheduled start on Wednesday after he experienced soreness while throwing on flat ground Monday. "It was pretty sore," Boston manager Terry Francona said. "But we're not going to DL him yet either." The Red Sox have not yet named the pitcher who will replace Wells in the rotation. |
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