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Wolf Hopes To Return To Dodgers In '08
According to Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times, Randy Wolf would like to return to the Dodgers for the 2008 season. Last winter, the Dodgers snagged Wolf on a below-market $8MM deal with a $9MM club option for '08. Wolf expects them to decline the option. His season was abbreviated by shoulder surgery.
As Hernandez mentions, the Dodgers appear to be set with Brad Penny, Derek Lowe, Jason Schmidt, Chad Billingsley, and Esteban Loaiza for the '08 rotation. But how many times have we seen a team go all year starting only its Opening Day five? Wolf at $4-5MM is an excellent signing. He says he feels like he didn't even have surgery.
The Dodgers should sign Wolf, and then use he or Loaiza in relief until a spot opens up. Penny always wears down; maybe the Dodgers could use their sixth man to get him an extra day's rest more often. Billingsley might pitch around 150 innings this year, meaning you wouldn't want to take him past 180 in '08. Loaiza and Schmidt are both obvious health risks. Hopefully Ned Colletti doesn't pass on a bargain-priced Wolf to add depth for '08.
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There is absolutely no reason to re-sign Wolf next season. Yes, Schmidt is a big question mark. And the rotation seems to be set. The Dodgers have Jonathan Meloan, Justin Orenduff and Clayton Kershaw waiting in the wings. Ned Colletti can look other places for pitching. The offense is what he should concentrate on.
Posted by: jskohl | September 14, 2007 at 12:05 AM
Schmidt is a question mark the size of the empire state building....
Posted by: Aduncaroo | September 14, 2007 at 12:49 AM
I wish Ned Colletti would jump off the Empire State Building!
Posted by: jskohl | September 14, 2007 at 01:00 AM
Seconded.
I wouldn't mind taking ANOTHER risk on Wolf. I think Schmidt's career is over and theres no lefty in the rotation now. Might even think about flipping Lowe and prospects for an outfield/ third base bat. Much too creative for our GM though.
Posted by: J.L. | September 14, 2007 at 01:46 AM
With all the horrible veteran signings Colleti has made, I hope he actually re-signs Wolf, but ONLY at a discounted price. When he was healthy in the beginning of the season, Wolf showed he is still capable of being a good pitcher. You can never have too much starting pitching, as this season with the Dodgers has shown.
Posted by: Chillin | September 14, 2007 at 02:00 AM
Colletti still has the Giants mentality of signing old veteran garbage. I wonder who else he will sign in the offseason.
Posted by: dodgersfan1 | September 15, 2007 at 01:50 AM