« Dodgers Acquire Berroa From Royals | Main | Have Injuries Knocked Tigers, Indians Out Of Contention? »

Olney's Latest: Bonderman, Perez, Wolf, Bonds

By Nat Boyle [June 7, 2008 at 10:02am CST]

Buster Olney makes some noise on a quiet Saturday:

There is concern Jeremy Bonderman has a circulation problem in his shoulder or arm which would quiet Jayson Stark's inquiry as to whether or not the Tigers would deal him for (more) offense.
Willie Randolph keeps the faith with starter Oliver Perez but, as Olney points out, "if [Perez] were to be dropped from the rotation, it would be an enormous hit for a pitcher expected to be among the better free agents in the fall." I'll say.
Randy Wolf ups his trade value (and likelihood) with every good start. He's 3-1 at Petco with a 2.38 ERA compared to 1-3 with a 5.38 ERA on the road. Maybe the Padres should try to get him a few extra starts at home to up his value.
Barry Bonds' trial was set for next March; however, this doesn't change his odds of playing, says Olney, because everyone already expected the date to be set after the season.

By Nat Boyle

TrackBack

TrackBack URL for this entry:
http://www.typepad.com/services/trackback/6a00d834515b9a69e200e5531ad6d28834

Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Olney's Latest: Bonderman, Perez, Wolf, Bonds:

Comments

Perez should be dropped from the rotation. He deserves the hit for winning his arbitration.

Posted by: icedrake523 | June 07, 2008 at 10:39 AM

Im nuts, but so is walt.

I want Giles, Wolf, and Greene....Bailey, Fraizer, Dunn and another prospect?

Left Handed starter, Leaderoff hitter, and a real short stop.

Keppinger comes back, so we can throw EE into the River.

Posted by: GmblngPtchr20 | June 07, 2008 at 11:04 AM

Willie hasn't lost confidence in Perez? Thats ironic, because Willie bashes Perez in the media under the best of times. And also because I am sure the team has lost confidence in Willie. Uhhh, sigh.

Posted by: nrmax88 | June 07, 2008 at 11:43 AM

Perez is so inconsistent I wouldn't see why anyone would want him for the money that has been thrown around.

Posted by: gogopalehose | June 07, 2008 at 12:38 PM

Yahoo's reporting that Bondo's out for the season.

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-tigers-bonderman&prov=ap&type=lgns

Posted by: Counciltucky | June 07, 2008 at 01:22 PM

Westbrook is out too....Tommy John.

Posted by: SBE | June 07, 2008 at 01:59 PM

Westbrook going down proves there is no such thing as pitching surplus. Now it almost seems paramount to resign Sabathia or at the least Byrd, since Westbrook could be out until August of next year.

Posted by: grimace455 | June 07, 2008 at 02:34 PM

Injuries happen, thats for sure. Hell SD has lost 3/5ths its starting rotation. And still we are going to trade one of the two healthy members of it away, or maybe both. Pitching is going to be in short supply, and it makes me happy, the cost is going up.

Anyways,losing Westbrook is going to be a blow to the Indians, so maybe it is time to see what Miller can do in the majors.

As for Gmblng your idea for a trade with SD, if you want those three...give up more, and remove Dunn. If we trade Greene, we need a mlb-ready SS to replace him. Second, we would want cheaper younger players to start rebuilding.

Posted by: AirmanSD | June 07, 2008 at 03:24 PM

AirmanSD, I assume you're referring to Adam Miller. He's out until August (or basically the rest of the minor-league season) after having surgery on the middle finger of his pitching hand. For all his promise, he's brittle.

The next best prospect, Chuck Lofgren (5.54 ERA, 1.71 WHIP), is struggling at AA. It could open the door for ex-UCLA lefty David Huff (5-1, 1.92 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, 62 Ks in 65 2/3 IP), who's tearing it up at Akron.

Posted by: CJax33 | June 07, 2008 at 03:56 PM

Actually, it doesn't open the door for any prospects, it just means that Laffey can stick with the club once Carmona comes back from the DL. Until then Sowers steps in.

Posted by: grimace455 | June 07, 2008 at 04:04 PM

Verify your Comment

Previewing your Comment

Posted by: |

This is only a preview. Your comment has not yet been posted.

Your comment could not be posted. Error type:

Your comment has been posted. Post another comment

The letters and numbers you entered did not match the image. Please try again.

As a final step before posting your comment, enter the letters and numbers you see in the image below. This prevents automated programs from posting comments.

Having trouble reading this image? View an alternate.

Olney's Latest: Bonderman, Perez, Wolf, Bonds

TrackBack

Comments

Verify your Comment

Previewing your Comment

Post a comment

Top Stories

Search MLBTR

MLBTR Features

Recent Posts

MLBTR Mailing List

Rumors By Team

Monthly Archives

Live Chats


Home Contact About Advertise Archives Widget Twitter RSS Usage