Blue Jays fielding inquiries about Wells

2008-12-22T15:59:04-05:00

2008-12-20T00:11:22-05:00

2008-12-22T15:59:04-05:00

wojo14

Tinley Park 195645

14 No thanks, the Cubs don't need him. We already have an overpriced, underproducing outfielder of our own to pay for several years - Alfonso Soriano. 3739077

2008-12-22T02:28:43-05:00

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.talkingNYsports.com

New York 623254

13 the guy is not worth that much money - just because you play center and hit above .300 in 2 of 7 full seasons (500 ABs) - with the other seasons .275 or below - doesn't mean you deserve such an absurd amount of money. below is from talkingNYsports_dot_com Unless there is some team that made a huge offer to Mark Teixeira, it seems that the Red Sox and Angels - who both claim they are out of the Teixeira sweepstakes - are really agitated at Teixeira's agent. Boras is a royal pain who will lie until he is blue if it earns his client an extra dollar! I can't wait for the day every team refuses to deal with him! I hope that day comes tomorrow! 3731455

2008-12-21T22:08:20-05:00

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Yankee27

Castaic 188694

12 They better be willing to eat half of that salary 3730215

2008-12-21T20:52:34-05:00

scoops11

No City 461299

11 There's pretty much zero chance he gets traded. At least until there is a new President and G.M. in place. But a top flight middle infield prospect and a decent pitcher would probably get him. Rios, Lind and Snider are decent enough for a young team that is going to lose 80 games for sure no matter what they do. Also he has an opt out clause too just like A.J. and worse comes to worse they get rid of his underachieving and get a good pick, now if only we had someone who could actually do something with a first rounder every now and again. 3729721

2008-12-21T12:58:38-05:00

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yankees66

Cape May Court House 628332

10 The Yanks are a much better offense with Damon leading off. Anyway The Jays want youth not Damon. 3727199

2008-12-21T08:53:26-05:00

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CatchDog

Palm Beach 618684

9 At 18 mil for the next six years, there are not going to be too many takers. That's a ton of dough for a guy who has not exactly been worth it these last two seasons. At first glance, the Yanks appear to be the best fit; both money wise and in need of an impact centerfielder. Nady is a good right fielder for the money. Damon (no arm), Matsui (age & health) and Cabrera (weak offense) are collectively not the answer in the other outfield positions. Wells would be a better upgrade than Cameron. Perhaps the Jays can grab Hughes and Gardener or Austin Jackson. 3726612

2008-12-21T04:13:06-05:00

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blown out knee

Paterson 635111

8 that's a lot of money 3726381

2008-12-20T23:59:32-05:00

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dg Three-Three

exit 9 639215

7 Damon, Melky, Kennedy for Wells. Damon has an expiring contract, if Damon has a good year the Jays let him go and get a draft pick out it. Which is good since they appear to be rebuilding. Melky is a cheap stopgap player or defensive sub late in games. Ian is a pitching prospect, still. Finally the Yanks get a centerfielder. 3725379

2008-12-20T20:11:52-05:00

sisl (strangerinastrangeland)

No City 639040

6 Zip: Yes, I think Melky and a prospect (Philip Hughes) would be enough. Maybe I should clarify-Prospect (with a capital P). 3724140

2008-12-20T16:09:00-05:00

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yankees66

Cape May Court House 628332

5 Why Not? The Mets gave the Twins four no names and bag of BP balls for Santana. 3723254

The Blue Jays have fielded a few trade inquiries about star outfielder Vernon Wells, league sources said. It appears Toronto has financial constraints, and it might consider trading Wells, who has six years remaining on his seven-year, $126-million contract. It isn't necessarily to the point where the Jays are shopping Wells. But they may have financial concerns. The Jays' star closer, B.J. Ryan, also is thought be available at the right price -- though there's no evidence the Jays would entertain trading franchise pitcher Roy Halladay. Wells is a terrific all-around player, but he's missed some time the past two seasons. He hit .300 with 20 home runs and 78 RBIs last year after a dreadful 2007 campaign in which he .245 with 16 homers and 80 RBIs. He is a much better player than that, although his contract may make trading him difficult in these economic times.   http://img.fannation.com/upload/user_profile/image/100/64/thumb/Heyman_Jon.png 0 NY

Jon Heyman

New York 10084 34301 The Blue Jays have fielded a few trade inquiries about star outfielder Vernon Wells, league sources said. It appears Toronto has financial constraints, and it might consider trading Wells, who has six years remaining on his seven-year, $126-million contract. It isn't necessarily to the point where the Jays are shopping Wells. But they may have financial concerns. The Jays' star closer, B.J. Ryan, also is thought be available at the right price -- though there's no evidence the Jays would entertain trading franchise pitcher Roy Halladay. Wells is a terrific all-around player, but he's missed some time the past two seasons. He hit .300 with 20 home runs and 78 RBIs last year after a dreadful 2007 campaign in which he .245 with 16 homers and 80 RBIs. He is a much better player than that, although his contract may make trading him difficult in these economic times.