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Gagne, Riske, Weathers Clear Waivers
According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, Eric Gagne, David Riske, and David Weathers have cleared waivers. Three more for the list. Since they've cleared, these relievers can now be traded to any team.
Gagne is the least surprising; he's been awful and is still owed more than $2MM. Riske is owed almost $10MM more through 2010, so that's understandable. Weathers is a big surprise though - he's owed only $610K and has a 2.52 ERA since the beginning of June. All the contenders, including the Mets, Twins, Phillies, and Cardinals, decided not to make a claim on Weathers? Can't explain it.
Sherman brings up these names in the context of the Mets' tattered bullpen. He says the Mets are "claiming relievers like mad" but no one good is likely to fall to them.
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Tim, I know WJ has taken some heat (including from me) for not unloading guys like Weathers and Affeldt....any chance either of these guys bring Type B FA Status? I was thinking Affeldt did last year.
Posted by: cincy_11 | August 20, 2008 at 10:01 AM
That's actually very surprising about David Weathers. Considering that his home/away stats are so different.
Home: 28.1 IP w/ 4.76 ERA
Away 25.2 IP w/ 1.75 ERA
Posted by: Bank Street Grounds | August 20, 2008 at 10:17 AM
Add me to the list of people who have no clue why a team like the Cardinals wouldn't put a claim in on Weathers...any chance it is because they don't want to put themselves in a position where they have to deal with the GM that they fired in Jocketty?? Would they really let that get in the way of what is best for the team?
Posted by: Aduncaroo | August 20, 2008 at 11:55 AM
I have never been more shocked about the players that have cleared waivers.
Maddux and Weathers in particular are mind-boggling.
Posted by: bobo | August 20, 2008 at 12:11 PM
It would be funny if the Rangers got Gagne back for a song and he managed to start producing again in Texas. lol
Posted by: MadmanTX | August 20, 2008 at 02:59 PM
"Maddux and Weathers in particular are mind-boggling."
Ok, I understand Weathers, he's still an excellent set up man, but Maddux? I wish the Cubs had gone after him so the Brewers could pick him apart. The guy has a 5.75 ERA away from pitcher friendly Petco Park. That's not very good. Not to mention, you can really only count on him for 5, maybe 6 innings. I know he's an excellent mentor to other pitchers (both young and old), but that's why teams have a pitching coach. Not that he wouldn't help, just making the point.
Posted by: The Big Cat | August 21, 2008 at 09:06 AM