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Dodgers Resume Talks With Randy Wolf
According to Ken Gurnick of MLB.com, the Dodgers resumed negotiations with the representatives for free agent Randy Wolf on Wednesday evening.
Ken Rosenthal said Tuesday that Wolf "should be theirs by the end of the week." The Orioles have also shown interest, but are currently engaged in talks with Braden Looper. Wolf, 32, went 12-12 with a 4.30 earned run average last year. He has a 4.26 career ERA.
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How long have they been linked to wolf? Its ridiculous how long that negotiation has gone on.
Posted by: NedCollettiClueless | February 04, 2009 at 10:19 PM
"Its ridiculous how long that negotiation has gone on."
See also Manny Ramirez, negotiations with.
Quick question Dodger fans, is Schmidt expected back at start of ST? And for that matter, is he going to be in any shape to pitch? He seems to be beating Pavano in the "least bang for your buck" award.
Posted by: start_wearing_purple | February 04, 2009 at 11:08 PM
we hope he is helpful, for the 5 spot, but we expect absolutley nothing. he should be ready for ST. they removed an arthritic tip of his rotator cuff, and after he said he felt instantly better. we hope, but expect nothing
Posted by: lakersdodgersyankees4life | February 04, 2009 at 11:17 PM
Schmidt is a big question mark, No one really knows what he's gonna give the dodgers this season.
Posted by: NedCollettiClueless | February 04, 2009 at 11:17 PM
I seriously forgot that Schmidt was even a Dodger. I even forgot he was in baseball.
Posted by: Tomahawk368 | February 05, 2009 at 12:07 AM
I see one of two outcomes for Schmidt. He either has another 2007/2008 waste of money year or he is truly recovered and is the number 2 the Dodgers need
Posted by: AA | February 05, 2009 at 12:18 AM
Well I don't see Schmidt, even if he is healthy, as returning anywhere near to his pre-2006 form he had with the Giants. I'd say his ceiling would be at around a good #3 starter for this season, which would be above our expectations for him.
As Lakers pointed out, most of us are not expecting much of anything from him this season. If he can give us 200 innings of solid pitching out of the #4 or #5 spot at around a 4.00ish ERA, I'd say we'd thank him kindly for at least contributing somewhat, and then let him go on his merry way and retire.
Posted by: MrBlake14 | February 05, 2009 at 12:21 AM
AA - if you truly see Schmidt returning to being a No. 2 starter, then you haven't been following his career / medical history lately.
Posted by: vtadave | February 05, 2009 at 01:06 AM
Just further proof that Ned Colletti can't acquire a decent player without grossly overpaying or having them fall in his lap.
Ned is just making his bid for the hall of really really bad.
Posted by: dusto | February 05, 2009 at 02:08 AM
Why is Wolf considered a top FA? His numbers are horrible. He is a perennial 5th starter. Then again he will probably have a job this season, unlike man FAs.
Posted by: PJH | February 05, 2009 at 02:14 AM
"Just further proof that Ned Colletti can't acquire a decent player without grossly overpaying"
Considering he traded for Manny for almost nothing who pretty much single handedly lead the Dodgers to the playoffs and who also put up 1.747 OPS during the playoffs, I'd say that alone gives him a better credibility... of course Jones, Schmidt, and Pierre were horrible moves.
"Why is Wolf considered a top FA? He is a perennial 5th starter."
That's a little harsh... more like a decent #4 at this point. I don't think anyone really considers him a top FA... just a lesser of evils. Sheets means you give up a draft pick and there are rumors about injuries... and with someone like say Perez, you never know what you'll get. So, if you want a guy you know will be average and get 180-200 innings, then Wolf makes sense.
Posted by: start_wearing_purple | February 05, 2009 at 02:27 AM
"Considering he traded for Manny for almost nothing who pretty much single handedly lead the Dodgers to the playoffs and who also put up 1.747 OPS during the playoffs, I'd say that alone gives him a better credibility..."
The Red Sox gave him Manny! GAVE! What part of "fell in his lap do you not get"? Do you not get that he literally had to do no work whatsoever to get Manny? Ned Colletti is the worst GM in all of baseball!
Posted by: dusto | February 05, 2009 at 04:04 AM
"So, if you want a guy you know will be average and get 180-200 innings, then Wolf makes sense."
2004 136 IP
2005 80 IP
2006 56 IP
2007 102 IP
2008 190 IP
I'm not counting on Wolf for 180 - 200 innings. But he will be average. A decent #4 pitcher. Between him, Looper, and Sheets I'd sign Looper and Wolf for under 12 million, maybe 10 total.
Posted by: dusto | February 05, 2009 at 04:10 AM
I'm new to the site now that the Kam Bros blog is no longer part of the LA Times package.
Manny and the Dodgers are not playing nice so even if he comes, we get the attitude with it. Ned won't sign him for more than 3 years and rightly so. Personally I would take Sheets, Wolf and Dunn for Manny's money and see what I have left after spring training but most fans are screeming for Manny. I hope they don't expect a .400 average and 40 pops like the show he put on last year.
If needed, buy/trade for that other powerhitter in July when teams unload. It worked last year. Midseason buys excite the team, coaches and the fans.
Posted by: Blue in DC | February 05, 2009 at 08:50 AM