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Pirates Outright Vance Worley

By Jeff Todd | August 8, 2015 at 9:45am CDT

AUGUST 8: The Pirates have outrighted Worley to Triple-A Indianapolis, according to the MLB.com transactions page. The money remaining on Worley’s $2.45MM contract — modest, but still well above the league minimum — might have prevented other teams from making a claim. Either way, Worley has been relatively effective in his two years with the Pirates, and he’ll likely rejoin them in September, if not before.

JULY 30: The Pirates have designated righty Vance Worley for assignment, the club announced. His roster spot was needed after the club acquired Joe Blanton late yesterday.

Phillies teammates for three years, Worley and Blanton won’t have a chance to pitch together for a second Pennsylvania club. Both have experienced modest career resurgences, and now it’s Worley’s turn to see if he can find a new opportunity.

The 27-year-old Worley had a great year for Pittsburgh last year, with a 2.85 ERA over 110 2/3 innings earning him a $2.45MM arbitration payday. He’s been solid again in 2015 — he carries a 3.78 ERA over 69 innings, with 6.1 /9 against 2.5 BB/9 — but lost his rotation spot along the way. He could draw some interest from teams looking to add innings, though his salary may complicate things.

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  1. Lefty_Orioles_Fan

    8 years ago

    Look, I don’t know what Worley has left in the tank, but I have always liked him.
    O’s should take a gander.

    Reply
    • Monkey’s Uncle

      8 years ago

      It seems like he has been around forever, but he’s only 27.

      Reply
      • Lefty_Orioles_Fan

        8 years ago

        I saw him make his debut in 2011 spring training against the Pirates.
        Funny thing is he was better than Blaton in Spring Training that year, but he got sent down because of lack of experience and Blanton and once again…

        Reply
    • batman

      8 years ago

      He can still get traded right? What about Worley for Snider?

      Reply
      • Monkey’s Uncle

        8 years ago

        Not a terrible idea, but I think the Bucs need a righty bat who can play 1B and maybe RF more than the return of Snider.

        Reply
  2. Monkey’s Uncle

    8 years ago

    Boy… not who I would have predicted gets the ax, I think most figured that it would be Guerra. I would guess that the Bucs are hoping Vanimal doesn’t get claimed because of his $2.4 million contract, then hope that he accepts a minor league assignment. He’s been a great organizational soldier, but he has also been getting pounded for the last month or 2.

    Reply
    • BucSox

      8 years ago

      Not 100% on this but I think due to lack of enough service time he wouldn’t have the option to decline the assignment to Indy.

      Reply
      • Monkey’s Uncle

        8 years ago

        Good point, you could be right about that.

        Reply
  3. snazzypants

    8 years ago

    You can always come home, Vanimal!

    Reply
    • flyerzfan12

      8 years ago

      my thoughts exactly. Nola, Harang, Adam Morgan, Jerome Williams. Phillies could definitely use another SP to throw some innings. Plus he’s always been a fan favorite and let’s be honest, they could use any excuse to get a few extra fans in the seats these days. The Vanimal has a small following that could provide that.

      Reply
  4. ewyork

    8 years ago

    Maybe he returns to the Phillies? They have a rotation spot open now that Hamels has been dealt.

    Reply
  5. flyerzfan12

    8 years ago

    I know Rosenthal said he’s heard an AL team was in talks with the Phillies about Ben Revere. But I remember reading a month or so back that the Pirates could have some interest in him. Maybe Revere plus cash to offset the difference in salaries for the Vanimal and the Pirates competitive balance pick? Close or no?

    Reply
    • batman

      8 years ago

      Close but i dont see the pirates trading the Comp Pick

      Reply
    • Monkey’s Uncle

      8 years ago

      I don’t see the Bucs giving up a competitive balance pick for Revere. And personally, I have no idea why the Bucs were reportedly interested in Revere in the first place. He could be useful to some teams, but the he doesn’t fit what the Bucs are looking for. Francouer, although not an exciting acquisition, would make a lot more sense.

      Reply
      • flyerzfan12

        8 years ago

        Honestly, it didn’t make sense to me either but figured why not throw it out there. I love Frenchy. Great clubhouse guy, perfect guy to keep around with the young guys. Unfortunately, his value to the Phillies is a lot more than what they’d get in return. But if I was in charge, I’d trade him to a contender for whatever small piece they can and tell him we’d be interested in bringing him back in the off-season but wanted to give him this opportunity to be in the playoff race. He’s been a class act and has talked about how much he’s enjoyed his time here.

        Reply
  6. Ray Ray

    8 years ago

    That rotation spot is going to be filled by Matt Harrison.

    Reply
    • flyerzfan12

      8 years ago

      I assume Harang (if healthy) will be moved in August and if he isn’t healthy, then they’ll need another SP regardless. And Harrison certainly can’t be counted on either. Factor in that Nola will have an innings limit, it might not be the worst idea to add a SP and have a 6-man rotation (as an option) even if Harang and Harrison are healthy.

      Reply
  7. joew

    8 years ago

    this has to be a mistake. Vance is the staple that holds ‘early’ relief down for the bucs. figured be tween him and Blaton Hurdle could get the starters out when they need to be out instead of pushing them an extra inning and losing the game.

    Reply
  8. Phillies2017

    8 years ago

    Andy meet Vance
    slot him in the rotation
    Nola
    Morgan
    Harrison
    Vanimal
    Williams

    Make it happen Phillies

    Reply
    • Brixton

      8 years ago

      Nola
      Morgan
      Harrison
      Vanimal
      Buchanan

      Reply
      • suddendepth

        8 years ago

        Exactly. Williams needs to get gone ASAP.

        Reply
  9. longjohnsilver

    8 years ago

    These recent moves by Huntington remind me of a movie:
    Dumb and Dumber

    Reply
  10. dwynarthur

    8 years ago

    Since the Phillies have the worst record and are in the same league as the Pirates, they’ll have first dibs on Vanimal.

    Reply
  11. jimmer

    8 years ago

    Worley + Sampson + Corey Hart to Boston for Napoli + Uehara + Cash??? Who hangs up first, Cherington or Huntington?

    Reply

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