Dan Wheeler: Indian/Clipper

"1.006 WHIP over 250 games from 2008-2011"

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I wouldn’t be surprised to see Wheeler make the team. They’re really stockpiling veteran relievers. You have to wonder if a trade involving Perez or one or more of their other bullpen guys isn’t in the offing.

by peter m on Jan 26, 2012 6:01 PM EST reply actions

my guess is the offing is in June/July. make sure the shotgun approach to the bullpen works, and if it does, some other contender will hopefully be willing to overpay for a “proven” closer in order to win now.

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by rolub on Jan 26, 2012 9:11 PM EST up reply actions

That assumes we’re not contending in June/July

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by world dictator on Jan 26, 2012 11:25 PM EST up reply actions

not to me.

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by rolub on Jan 27, 2012 8:37 AM EST up reply actions

That also assumes a number of these arms are still in the organization. Any word on how many of these guys have opt-outs? Half of them may be gone by mid-May.

by callmrplow on Jan 27, 2012 12:50 PM EST up reply actions

Its gonna be one helluva Spring Training this year…

by DixonCayne on Jan 26, 2012 6:15 PM EST reply actions

This is a deal I like. I could very easily see Wheeler joining the pen.

by APV on Jan 26, 2012 8:26 PM EST reply actions

Assuming Durbin’s role last year I suppose.

by jayme on Jan 26, 2012 9:22 PM EST up reply actions

According to Jim Callis’ twitter feed, because Wheeler signed a minor league deal the Red Sox do not get compensation – which would have been a sandwich round draft pick and an extra $950k in draft cap space.

Even if Wheeler doesn’t pitch an inning for the Indians, just keeping those pricks from getting compensation is worth it.

by IndyDave on Jan 27, 2012 11:54 AM EST reply actions