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welly to giants
Posted: February 4 10, 1:15 pm
by Jocephus
According to Tracy Ringolsby of FOXSports.com, the Rockies have considered signing right-hander Todd Wellemeyer.
The starting rotation appears set in Colorado, so this would strictly be for depth in the event of injury, or if Jeff Francis suffers a setback in his return from shoulder surgery. Wellemeyer, 31, struggled with elbow injuries of his own last season, compiling a 5.89 ERA and 1.77 WHIP in 122 1/3 innings with the Cardinals.
Source: FOXSports.com
Related: Rockies
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Re: welly to rockies?
Posted: February 4 10, 1:16 pm
by Cronos
Yeah, that'll work out well.
Re: welly to rockies?
Posted: February 4 10, 1:17 pm
by jeffbgoofy
Cronos69 wrote:Yeah, that'll work out well.
my thoughts exactly, dumb move there Rox
Re: welly to rockies?
Posted: February 4 10, 1:29 pm
by fanforever
LOL-Wellemeyer at Coors Field
Re: welly to rockies?
Posted: February 4 10, 1:36 pm
by Hungary Jack
I actually think Welly is worth a flier. I think the big increase in workload in 2008 showed itself in 2009. If he's healthy, he can be effective as a swingman.
Re: welly to rockies?
Posted: February 4 10, 1:38 pm
by Eephus Speed
The Rockies couldn't match Washington's offer to Marquis? Either that or they're very confident that Francis will make a strong comeback.
No way Wellemeyer does more than a little mop-up duty. On the road.
Re: welly to rockies?
Posted: February 4 10, 2:04 pm
by mcgee51taguchi99
The baseball world probably thought the same thing when the Cards picked him up. Just sayin'.
Re: welly to rockies?
Posted: February 4 10, 2:14 pm
by Eephus Speed
A fly ball pitcher with a below average K rate in Coors. But, yeah, it's possible that Wellemeyer could surprise.
Re: welly to rockies?
Posted: February 4 10, 5:01 pm
by cards2468
Hungary Jack wrote:I actually think Welly is worth a flier. I think the big increase in workload in 2008 showed itself in 2009. If he's healthy, he can be effective as a swingman.
I completely agree
Re: welly to rockies?
Posted: February 5 10, 9:53 am
by Jocephus
Todd Wellemeyer said Thursday that the Mets, Rockies and Giants have shown interest and that he expects to sign in the next three days.
It's doubtful he lands a contract worth over $1 million or a guaranteed spot in any starting rotation. The 31-year-old compiled a 5.89 ERA and 1.77 WHIP in 122 1/3 innings with the Cardinals last season while struggling with elbow issues. He told a St. Louis radio station Friday that he's in great shape, but that doesn't change the fact that he is a less-than-inspiring pitcher.
Source: Tim McKernan on Twitter
Related: Rockies, Mets, Giants
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