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David Wells traded to San Diego Padres... (1 Viewer)

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The Boston Red Sox traded pitcher David Wells to San Diego on Thursday, ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney reported.

Details on what the Red Sox will get from San Diego were not immediately available.

Trade talks with the Padres had centered on George Kottaras, a minor-league catcher. Kottaras is playing for Triple-A Portland, where he is hitting .233 with two homers and 13 RBI. The Red Sox organization is in need of catching, and Kottaras has a reputation as a solid defender.

Wellls was scratched from his scheduled start Thursday and his locker was nearly empty and four cartons were stacked in front of it before the game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Reliever Julian Tavarez was picked to start in his place.

The 43-year-old Wells has a history of postseason success and has been one of Boston's best starters while the team has fallen far behind in the playoff race with an 8-21 record in August, the worst in the majors for the month. The Red Sox began the day eight games behind in the AL East and 7½ behind in the wild-card standings.

After battling knee problems most of the season, Wells has lowered his ERA to 4.98.

 
:wall: Jason LaRue is a hell of a defensive catcher... and he could bat higher than .233 in AAA ball. Stoooopid trade.
 
Wells has lowered his ERA to 4.98
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It's one thing if the guy was about 20 years younger and in better shape, but when you're talking about lowering your ERA to sub-5.00 levels and you're 43 and closely resemble a beer keg, this is not good and CERTAINLY is not worth an MLB-ready prospect.
 
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MrPhoenix said:
Wells has lowered his ERA to 4.98
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It's one thing if the guy was about 20 years younger and in better shape, but when you're talking about lowering your ERA to sub-5.00 levels and you're 43 and closely resemble a beer keg, this is not good and CERTAINLY is not worth an MLB-ready prospect.
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4.98 in the AL would convert to about 3.74 in the NL.
 
mario soto said:
MrPhoenix said:
Wells has lowered his ERA to 4.98
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It's one thing if the guy was about 20 years younger and in better shape, but when you're talking about lowering your ERA to sub-5.00 levels and you're 43 and closely resemble a beer keg, this is not good and CERTAINLY is not worth an MLB-ready prospect.
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4.98 in the AL would convert to about 3.74 in the NL.
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He'll be playing in Petco, too. Still, I wouldn't want the middle-aged tub of lard when I could have a younger, less expensive guy do a comparable job and save an MLB-ready prospect.
 
MrPhoenix said:
mario soto said:
MrPhoenix said:
Wells has lowered his ERA to 4.98
Click to expand...
It's one thing if the guy was about 20 years younger and in better shape, but when you're talking about lowering your ERA to sub-5.00 levels and you're 43 and closely resemble a beer keg, this is not good and CERTAINLY is not worth an MLB-ready prospect.
Click to expand...
4.98 in the AL would convert to about 3.74 in the NL.
Click to expand...
He'll be playing in Petco, too. Still, I wouldn't want the middle-aged tub of lard when I could have a younger, less expensive guy do a comparable job and save an MLB-ready prospect.
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Padres starting pitchers are banged up right now (Jake's back is sore, CYoung coming off pulled back muscle, Chan Ho is out for another month, etc.). This move gives them a solid #4 or 5 starter for September playoff run, and an experienced big game pitcher for the playoffs.All for the 4th best catcher in the organization, who's undersized and hitting .233 in Triple A.As a Padre fan, this was a no brainer.
 
mario soto said:
MrPhoenix said:
Wells has lowered his ERA to 4.98
Click to expand...
It's one thing if the guy was about 20 years younger and in better shape, but when you're talking about lowering your ERA to sub-5.00 levels and you're 43 and closely resemble a beer keg, this is not good and CERTAINLY is not worth an MLB-ready prospect.
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4.98 in the AL would convert to about 3.74 in the NL.
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And about 2.25 in baseball's JV division.
 
Capella said:
mario soto said:
MrPhoenix said:
Wells has lowered his ERA to 4.98
Click to expand...
It's one thing if the guy was about 20 years younger and in better shape, but when you're talking about lowering your ERA to sub-5.00 levels and you're 43 and closely resemble a beer keg, this is not good and CERTAINLY is not worth an MLB-ready prospect.
Click to expand...
4.98 in the AL would convert to about 3.74 in the NL.
Click to expand...
And about 2.25 in baseball's JV division.
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How's life in Tampa 58 games below sea level?
 
tommyGunZ said:
Capella said:
mario soto said:
MrPhoenix said:
Wells has lowered his ERA to 4.98
Click to expand...
It's one thing if the guy was about 20 years younger and in better shape, but when you're talking about lowering your ERA to sub-5.00 levels and you're 43 and closely resemble a beer keg, this is not good and CERTAINLY is not worth an MLB-ready prospect.
Click to expand...
4.98 in the AL would convert to about 3.74 in the NL.
Click to expand...
And about 2.25 in baseball's JV division.
Click to expand...
How's life in Tampa 58 games below sea level?
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It'd be great if the Rays were blessed enough to be in the JV. :thumbup:
 
Wells will be fine in the NL. He can help the Padres for sure.

He's looked good his last few times out...in the AL. Those skippies in the NL aren't going to be a problem.

 
MrPhoenix said:
mario soto said:
MrPhoenix said:
Wells has lowered his ERA to 4.98
Click to expand...
It's one thing if the guy was about 20 years younger and in better shape, but when you're talking about lowering your ERA to sub-5.00 levels and you're 43 and closely resemble a beer keg, this is not good and CERTAINLY is not worth an MLB-ready prospect.
Click to expand...
4.98 in the AL would convert to about 3.74 in the NL.
Click to expand...
He'll be playing in Petco, too. Still, I wouldn't want the middle-aged tub of lard when I could have a younger, less expensive guy do a comparable job and save an MLB-ready prospect.
Click to expand...
Wells is pretty solid in the postseason. 10-4 with a low 3 ERA. You don't want that? He's not going to crack under pressure, that's for sure.
 
MrPhoenix said:
Wells has lowered his ERA to 4.98
Click to expand...
It's one thing if the guy was about 20 years younger and in better shape, but when you're talking about lowering your ERA to sub-5.00 levels and you're 43 and closely resemble a beer keg, this is not good and CERTAINLY is not worth an MLB-ready prospect.
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He's only had 8 starts this year. He got torched twice back in April, skewed his numbers. He's been fine in August but who needs that.
 
Capella said:
mario soto said:
MrPhoenix said:
Wells has lowered his ERA to 4.98
Click to expand...
It's one thing if the guy was about 20 years younger and in better shape, but when you're talking about lowering your ERA to sub-5.00 levels and you're 43 and closely resemble a beer keg, this is not good and CERTAINLY is not worth an MLB-ready prospect.
Click to expand...
4.98 in the AL would convert to about 3.74 in the NL.
Click to expand...
And about 2.25 in baseball's JV division.
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Thats nifty little term. Can you tell us why?
 
Mr. Brownstone said:
Capella said:
mario soto said:
MrPhoenix said:
Wells has lowered his ERA to 4.98
Click to expand...
It's one thing if the guy was about 20 years younger and in better shape, but when you're talking about lowering your ERA to sub-5.00 levels and you're 43 and closely resemble a beer keg, this is not good and CERTAINLY is not worth an MLB-ready prospect.
Click to expand...
4.98 in the AL would convert to about 3.74 in the NL.
Click to expand...
And about 2.25 in baseball's JV division.
Click to expand...
Thats nifty little term. Can you tell us why?
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Because the AL is leaps better then the NL. This was tough to grasp?
 
George Kottaras is still considered one of the best 6 or 7 catching prospects in the minors. He's still only 23. The Red Sox made a very good deal here. Wells' knee could go at any time. If they got a C level prospect, it would have been worth it. Kottaras is a solid B+.

 
Workhorse said:
George Kottaras is still considered one of the best 6 or 7 catching prospects in the minors. He's still only 23. The Red Sox made a very good deal here. Wells' knee could go at any time. If they got a C level prospect, it would have been worth it. Kottaras is a solid B+.
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Does this make up for the raping they took on Mirabelli?
 
Workhorse said:
George Kottaras is still considered one of the best 6 or 7 catching prospects in the minors. He's still only 23. The Red Sox made a very good deal here. Wells' knee could go at any time. If they got a C level prospect, it would have been worth it. Kottaras is a solid B+.
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I disagree. Kottaras is overrated.
 
RedRaiders said:
Mr. Brownstone said:
Capella said:
mario soto said:
MrPhoenix said:
Wells has lowered his ERA to 4.98
Click to expand...
It's one thing if the guy was about 20 years younger and in better shape, but when you're talking about lowering your ERA to sub-5.00 levels and you're 43 and closely resemble a beer keg, this is not good and CERTAINLY is not worth an MLB-ready prospect.
Click to expand...
4.98 in the AL would convert to about 3.74 in the NL.
Click to expand...
And about 2.25 in baseball's JV division.
Click to expand...
Thats nifty little term. Can you tell us why?
Click to expand...
Because the AL is leaps better then the NL. This was tough to grasp?
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Tough to grasp? No, seeing as those two are leagues, not divisions.And I agree that the AL > NL.

 
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