The Cubs have inked a minor-league contract with righty Alex Wilson, according to Robert Murray of The Athletic (Twitter links). Wilson was released recently by the division-rival Brewers.
Wilson, 32, was drubbed at the MLB level to open the season, landing at Triple-A after he was outrighted from the Milwaukee 40-man roster. He wasn’t asked back to the majors by the Brew Crew despite several instances in which the club needed relief pitching.
Even with his awful numbers early in 2019, Wilson is a career 3.44 ERA pitcher in the majors. And he sports a shiny 2.13 ERA over 29 outings and 38 innings at Triple-A since his demotion. Unfortunately, his peripherals were never all that enticing in the majors and haven’t been there this year at San Antonio, where he has allowed eight long balls and carries a solid but unspectacular 31:7 K/BB ratio.
Good move to counter the loss of Craig Krumble
Quit trolling. I would say there is about a 5% chance this guy even makes it to the majors with the Cubs, and 0 % chance he would be on their playoff roster.
Good thing they signed him then.
wouldnt say that. Chicago’s top handfull of guys are pretty good, but the last few are taxi squad guys. If Wilson looks like his 2018 self by the start of the postseason he could recieve consideration.
This coming from a team who barely made any moves at the deadline, Oh yeah, wait a second…this just in, you’re 20 games out.
This just in cubs are going no where cause they can’t win on the road
Matt Skole strikes again!
Sox up early 2-0.
Nobody cares!
Well it’s only 19 games out in the Loss column.
K.
That’s the best you can do? 1.5/10 on the troll job.
lol
Yes, the answer to Cub fans prayers!
Krumble hurt himself doing that stupid Karate Kid stance.
I often chuckle at the bantering between you Sox n Cubbies fans but I have to admit that the ”Craig Krumble” comment is pretty damn funny!
Just makes both fan bases look silly and immature.
Well I can’t argue with that. Love the passion though!
Why? it’s the dumbest thing I’ve seen this week
Lighten up, Francis.
At the very least, I doubt he can pitch much worse than Kimbrel was pitching.
Kimbrel has 9 saves since signing . Whatever
And a 5.68 era
2 losses
2 blown saves.
Must have been the knee bothering him…
Colome on the other hand:
2.13 era
3-2 record
21/22 saves
Which makes his stats even more amazing!
He was originally signed by the Red Sox, so the Cubs brass knows more about him than most. I always rooted for him because he went to high school in WV and I’m from WV.
Dumpster div’in Theo!
And in 5 years he’s had the cubs in more playoff games than the sorry white sux have been in ever. I very sure that over the next 5 years he will have the cubs in more playoff games than the white sux will be in till Jesus comes back.
Is Jesus on IL, too?
Indeed. He’s got a wrist.
Bigbluerulez put down the Tito’s…
Yes, Theo has created a true dynasty on the North Side of Chicago.
Friendly reminder – Kenny Williams has brought as many rings to Chicago as Theo has. If you aren’t first, you’re last.
What ring????? I remember 2 broadcasts on ESPN that showed all championships in Chicago since 1985 and neither one of them showed a championship by the other baseball team in Cubstown. I think ESPN is a pretty reputable source. Lol. The fact that no one cares about your “team” or even recognizes their existence (if they even really exist) is what really bothers you isn’t it ChiSux? It’s ok you can admit it. Don’t forget the first step to recovery is admitting it.
Cool. ESPN is an NBA garbage broadcast. Flags fly forever. If ESPN is your go-to-broadcast for mlb coverage then I congratulate you on becoming a cubs fan on OCT 1 2015
I have been following the best and most followed team in baseball history for the last 48 years. So says the largest human gathering in the history of our country when the cubs won. The fact that kills sux fans is that nobody cares about that team. So says that fact that they have played in front of 700 fans in their home ballpark. Don’t blame the most watched sports network in our country for broadcasting facts. Nobody cares! Google search dying fan bases and tell me what you find.
“I think ESPN is a pretty reputable source.”
Well that shows your intelligence level
Wilson was a really solid reliever until this season and can’t forget he didn’t sign until late ST, so take all that into consideration and that could be a part of it. He was one of detroit’s best middle guys for several years. Not surprise me at all for him to return to normal next year he sign early and get a normal ST.
With Red Sox, Theo drafted Wilson then traded him to Detroit where he was above avg. RP.
Not sure what happened in Mil. but this is definitely a good depth move.
K.
dare i say it…but the Cubs pen – wait for it – might just, maybe, be slightly better the the ChiSox pen.
How many blown saves does Colome have?
Who the hell is alex wilson?
He wears gold chains and watches a 399 ft single so he’s a legend in cubbie kingdom
Unlike what the writer of the rumor above who is obviously a Sabermetrics nerd has commented, Alex Wilson is a very solid relief pitcher with six years in the majors. Just like most pitchers in the league this year with the juiced balls, Wilson had to make some adjustments which he worked out in the minor leagues. His getting clubbed in Milwaukee was mainly one bad game (6 runs). Pitchers like Wilson get criticized by the Sabermetrics crowd because he is not a strike out pitcher (career 6K/9). In any case, you don’t last that long in the majors if you stink!
Justin Wilson, your peripherals aren’t so great.
Jim Wilson, Alex’s Dad.
Wilson will do great out of our bullpen. Strikesout a lot of people can bring him in to face righties only.