|
Note: This is a Text only archive. Go directly to the real forum.
Will the Yankees be this desperate? - Click HERE to go to the original thread with graphics
banner
| Will the Yankees be this desperate? - Click HERE to go to the original thread with graphics |
| SteveU2 |
http://www.nypost.com/seven/0509200...0042.htm?page=0
BOOMER-ANG?
WELLS WOULD LOVE YANKEE RETURN
By MIKE PUMA
May 9, 2008 -- For his 45th birthday in 11 days, David Wells wants something pinstriped.
The free-agent left-hander told The Post yesterday he has been working out near his home in San Diego and believes he could bolster a Yankees' rotation suddenly besieged by question marks.
Could Boomer III be in the cards? Consider that Wells has a huge fan monitoring the situation from Tampa. Hank Steinbrenner admitted yesterday that Wells, who recently made appearances on "Best Damn Sports Show Period," has crossed his mind as a possibility for the Yankees' rotation.
"I've thought about it," Steinbrenner told The Post. "I saw him on TV, and I did think about it when I was watching."
But Steinbrenner said he has not discussed Wells' availability with GM Brian Cashman or manager Joe Girardi. That, Steinbrenner indicated, could change depending upon how Darrell Rasner and Kei Igawa fare in the rotation as Phil Hughes sits on the disabled list for at least two months with a rib fracture and Ian Kennedy attempts to return from Triple-A.
"You never know," Steinbrenner said. "[Wells] hasn't come up in conversation, but I've had so much other [bleep] to deal with lately."
Wells finished 9-9 with a 5.43 ERA for the Padres and Dodgers last season, and went unsigned over the winter. He does not consider himself retired, and said his arm feels great and he has been attempting to keep loose by pitching to his son's high-school team.
Diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes during spring training last year, Wells has shed 25 pounds and tips the scales around 245.
"I'm in shape, I'd just have to fine-tune a couple of things," Wells said. "I'd need a little bit of time, but not much. Physically I feel fine, real good."
Wells, who has 239 career victories, pitched for the Yankees from 1997-98 and again from 2002-03. The 10th anniversary of his perfect game against the Twins is a week from tomorrow.
Wells still laments the fact he was traded to the Blue Jays for Roger Clemens in 1999 and that, upon his return, the Yankees didn't re-sign him following the 2003 season.
"New York has always been the favorite of all my stops," Wells said. "When I got traded, I was bitter. When they didn't re-sign me, I was bitter, but I know that wasn't the Yankees, everything was Joe Torre. I wasn't one of his boys. I don't think he liked the way I lived my life or that I spoke my mind."
Wells added that he considers Girardi a close friend and would enjoy playing for his former catcher. Steinbrenner put to rest any notion there's friction between Wells and the organization.
"Obviously, he'll always be a Yankee to me," Steinbrenner said.
The Baby Boss then dropped a subtle hint he's growing disillusioned with the Yankees' youth movement and could open the door to Wells.
"What sticks out in my mind, that team in the late '90s, the starting pitching," he said. "You had [David] Cone, El Duque [Orlando Hernandez], Wells . . . they were all big-game pitchers. They all came from elsewhere - not in the system.
"Everybody talks about the great players from the farm system that we had in the '90s, but it was the starting rotation. That was a huge part of the success. Huge."
One veteran Yankee, well aware of the Steinbrenner family's affection for Wells and the lefty's appetite for a big stage, said he wouldn't be surprised to see Wells return.
"It may happen," the Yankee said.
Wells says the Yankees would have nothing to lose: He wouldn't cost the team anything, in terms of talent, and could simply be unloaded if he proved ineffective.
"If you're not going that good, what the hell, it doesn't hurt to make a change and take a chance," Wells said. "I'm the type of guy, just give me the ball and let me do my thing. I'm not afraid to fail."
I hear that cunt now......"BOOOOMER is standing in George's Box....of all the dramatic things I have ever seen....." |
|
|
| Case a Beer |
:yesshake: They had a fat, past his prime pitcher last year..why not?
 |
|
|
| Wicked Red Sox |
 |
|
|
| yambag |
| Kei Igawa, the $46-million "investment" is on the way Skankee fans he will save the season. :D |
|
|
| DestroVega |
| Not happening, I still haven't forgiven Wells for 2003, his fat-packed bad back is the reason the Marlins won that series. |
|
|
| dave24s |
| God I hope this doesn't happen. The last time he was even average was in 02. Fuck David Wells and his bad back. |
|
|
| KMSDEMON |
| give him 28 million. :D |
|
|
| Wicked Red Sox |
Quote: Originally posted by DestroVega
Not happening, I still haven't forgiven Wells for 2003, his fat-packed bad back is the reason the Marlins won that series. |
Contreras & Weaver fucked up big time for the yanks in the 03 world series yet after leaving the skanks each won a WS go figure |
|
|
| otto02 |
Quote: Originally posted by SteveU2
http://www.nypost.com/seven/0509200...0042.htm?page=0
BOOMER-ANG?
WELLS WOULD LOVE YANKEE RETURN
By MIKE PUMA
May 9, 2008 -- For his 45th birthday in 11 days, David Wells wants something pinstriped.
The free-agent left-hander told The Post yesterday he has been working out near his home in San Diego and believes he could bolster a Yankees' rotation suddenly besieged by question marks.
Could Boomer III be in the cards? Consider that Wells has a huge fan monitoring the situation from Tampa. Hank Steinbrenner admitted yesterday that Wells, who recently made appearances on "Best Damn Sports Show Period," has crossed his mind as a possibility for the Yankees' rotation.
"I've thought about it," Steinbrenner told The Post. "I saw him on TV, and I did think about it when I was watching."
But Steinbrenner said he has not discussed Wells' availability with GM Brian Cashman or manager Joe Girardi. That, Steinbrenner indicated, could change depending upon how Darrell Rasner and Kei Igawa fare in the rotation as Phil Hughes sits on the disabled list for at least two months with a rib fracture and Ian Kennedy attempts to return from Triple-A.
"You never know," Steinbrenner said. "[Wells] hasn't come up in conversation, but I've had so much other [bleep] to deal with lately."
Wells finished 9-9 with a 5.43 ERA for the Padres and Dodgers last season, and went unsigned over the winter. He does not consider himself retired, and said his arm feels great and he has been attempting to keep loose by pitching to his son's high-school team.
Diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes during spring training last year, Wells has shed 25 pounds and tips the scales around 245.
"I'm in shape, I'd just have to fine-tune a couple of things," Wells said. "I'd need a little bit of time, but not much. Physically I feel fine, real good."
Wells, who has 239 career victories, pitched for the Yankees from 1997-98 and again from 2002-03. The 10th anniversary of his perfect game against the Twins is a week from tomorrow.
Wells still laments the fact he was traded to the Blue Jays for Roger Clemens in 1999 and that, upon his return, the Yankees didn't re-sign him following the 2003 season.
"New York has always been the favorite of all my stops," Wells said. "When I got traded, I was bitter. When they didn't re-sign me, I was bitter, but I know that wasn't the Yankees, everything was Joe Torre. I wasn't one of his boys. I don't think he liked the way I lived my life or that I spoke my mind."
Wells added that he considers Girardi a close friend and would enjoy playing for his former catcher. Steinbrenner put to rest any notion there's friction between Wells and the organization.
"Obviously, he'll always be a Yankee to me," Steinbrenner said.
The Baby Boss then dropped a subtle hint he's growing disillusioned with the Yankees' youth movement and could open the door to Wells.
"What sticks out in my mind, that team in the late '90s, the starting pitching," he said. "You had [David] Cone, El Duque [Orlando Hernandez], Wells . . . they were all big-game pitchers. They all came from elsewhere - not in the system.
"Everybody talks about the great players from the farm system that we had in the '90s, but it was the starting rotation. That was a huge part of the success. Huge."
One veteran Yankee, well aware of the Steinbrenner family's affection for Wells and the lefty's appetite for a big stage, said he wouldn't be surprised to see Wells return.
"It may happen," the Yankee said.
Wells says the Yankees would have nothing to lose: He wouldn't cost the team anything, in terms of talent, and could simply be unloaded if he proved ineffective.
"If you're not going that good, what the hell, it doesn't hurt to make a change and take a chance," Wells said. "I'm the type of guy, just give me the ball and let me do my thing. I'm not afraid to fail."
I hear that cunt now......"BOOOOMER is standing in George's Box....of all the dramatic things I have ever seen....." |
The funniest things in that article were that Baby boss "Has so much shit to deal with" and that he's already growing disillusioned with the Yankees youth movement.On May 9th. Also that Wells said he is "in shape." Funny stuff. |
|
|
| DestroVega |
Quote: Originally posted by Wicked Red Sox
Contreras & Weaver fucked up big time for the yanks in the 03 world series yet after leaving the skanks each won a WS go figure |
But Wells' back went out while warming up in Game 4 and they lost that game... had they won it, which I believe they would have had he pitched, no matter what Beckett did the Marlins still would to have won another game. |
|
|
| KingOfAllWhites |
| as Marc the Bagger would say "YES" |
|
|
| Pussah2 |
| he is better than igawa. give him an incentive laden contract. if kennedy and hughes do come back, you can always move him to the bullpen if he has anything left |
|
|
| KingOfAllWhites |
Quote: Originally posted by Pussah2
he is better than igawa. give him an incentive laden contract. if kennedy and hughes do come back, you can always move him to the bullpen if he has anything left |
I have to say it publicly.....for once "you are not wrong" :D |
|
|
| Pussah2 |
Quote: Originally posted by KingOfAllWhites
I have to say it publicly.....for once "you are not wrong" :D |
that must kill you to have to give me a compliment :D |
|
|
| KingOfAllWhites |
Quote: Originally posted by Pussah2
that must kill you to have to give me a compliment :D |
Remember....I could have said nothing!! :D |
|
|
| Pussah2 |
Quote: Originally posted by KingOfAllWhites
Remember....I could have said nothing!! :D |
I still never forgave you for calling me an even more stupid poster than nuge last year in your worst poster in this forum thread :mad: |
|
|
| KingOfAllWhites |
LOL, I said some pretty shitty things about you and your kids, that i did not mean!
The fact that Nuge takes the cake is the greatest:jj: |
|
|
| Pussah2 |
| i cared more about that you made me lower than nuge. that is the worst thing you could have ever said. I dont give a shit about my ex wife. |
|
|
| KingOfAllWhites |
| lol, smart guy...Nuge is down there! :jj: |
|
|
| nuge67 |
| I would take a shot on a cheap Wells if our pitching continues to be unstable, but it would have to be dirt cheap.......... |
|
|
| KingOfAllWhites |
| speak of the devil...what up nugey! |
|
|
| nuge67 |
Quote: Originally posted by Pussah2
i cared more about that you made me lower than nuge. that is the worst thing you could have ever said. I dont give a shit about my ex wife. |
Any time you want to match your GED against my Masters, let me know kid......... |
|
|
| Pussah2 |
Quote: Originally posted by nuge67
Any time you want to match your GED against my Masters, let me know kid......... |
 |
|
|
| yambag |
| Will that fat cunt Waldmen cry when he is in Hanks box. :jj: |
|
|
| otto02 |
Quote: Originally posted by nuge67
Any time you want to match your GED against my Masters, let me know kid......... |
You don't spell well enough to have received your GED let alone your Masters, dummy. |
|
|
| Komprezer |
| Boomer:"cottage cheese ass"- Paris Hilton |
|
|
|
|
|
