joeynach Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I have wanted this guy on our team ever since the cubs put him in the doghouse for no reason and then traded him. All he has done since coming over the AL, with the A's, has been get better. He throws hard, throws strikes, and has good stuff. He made $1.1M this year and is eligible for arbitration. 2009 Stats: 6-1, 2.80 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, .195 BA, 95 K, 22BB, 22 HLD, 4 SV I think KW should make a play at Wuertz, not necessarily to close but to replace Dotel, the late inning RH setup guy, though I do think he has closer stuff. I pray Kenny doesn't go into 2010 relying on anyone named Pena, Williams, or Linebrink. In fact I would mind seeing Pena or Williams start the year in AAA to try and figure things out, they appear to more closely resemble guys from the 2007 bullpen clown car than quality revilers. Perhaps even a swap of Pena + Prospect to get Wuertz. We do know how the A's love to shed payroll, especially when its escalating, whenever possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 QUOTE (joeynach @ Sep 23, 2009 -> 12:28 AM) I pray Kenny doesn't go into 2010 relying on anyone named Pena Your prayer will not be answered. And in regards to Wuertz...its generally never a good idea to trade for a reliever at his peak value. The Sox gave up Allen for Pena...what do you think they'll have to give up for Wuertz? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxPride56 Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 It's gona be a long off season... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeynach Posted September 23, 2009 Author Share Posted September 23, 2009 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Sep 23, 2009 -> 01:31 AM) Your prayer will not be answered. And in regards to Wuertz...its generally never a good idea to trade for a reliever at his peak value. The Sox gave up Allen for Pena...what do you think they'll have to give up for Wuertz? When the A's look at trimming payroll this year and see an arb eligible raise for Wuertz they will deal him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goober Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Worts idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 (edited) QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Sep 23, 2009 -> 12:31 AM) Your prayer will not be answered. And in regards to Wuertz...its generally never a good idea to trade for a reliever at his peak value. The Sox gave up Allen for Pena...what do you think they'll have to give up for Wuertz? IF KW pulls that crap of Pena being the closer then he needs his ass fired today! Edited September 23, 2009 by Soxfest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitekrazy Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I think we'll see Jenks again with the intention of unloading him by the trade deadline. Then again he might be better next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 QUOTE (joeynach @ Sep 22, 2009 -> 11:31 PM) When the A's look at trimming payroll this year and see an arb eligible raise for Wuertz they will deal him. But that doesn't mean it'll be at a reasonable price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 QUOTE (Soxfest @ Sep 23, 2009 -> 09:07 AM) IF KW pulls that crap of Pena being the closer then he needs his ass fired today! who said anything about Pena closing? Settle down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I've got an idea. DON'T TRADE FOR OAKLAND A'S RELIEVERS IT NEVER WORKS OUT WELL. Unless you get Huston Street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeynach Posted September 23, 2009 Author Share Posted September 23, 2009 QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Sep 23, 2009 -> 05:23 PM) I've got an idea. DON'T TRADE FOR OAKLAND A'S RELIEVERS IT NEVER WORKS OUT WELL. Unless you get Huston Street. Hes not really an A's reliver. He is basically a cubs reliver having spend about 85% of his playtime there, and only 1 season with oakland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 QUOTE (joeynach @ Sep 23, 2009 -> 04:41 PM) Hes not really an A's reliver. He is basically a cubs reliver having spend about 85% of his playtime there, and only 1 season with oakland. You're missing the damn point. Of course Beane is going to move him. He had a flukishly good season and Beane's no fool when it comes to getting value for relievers. Here I wanted to move Bobby last year when people were all over his nuts... he's a damn reliever, now we'll be ridding ourselves when his value is at its lowest. If the key to 2010 is buying Michael Wuertz on the high end and selling Bobby on the low, f***ing kill me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCSox Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 QUOTE (kitekrazy @ Sep 23, 2009 -> 08:38 AM) I think we'll see Jenks again with the intention of unloading him by the trade deadline. Then again he might be better next season. I'd be perfectly fine with the Sox unloading Jenks at the deadline if either we're out of it, or if he's still struggling next year. Since he's under team control for 2011 as well, he'd have enough value to get us some decent prospects in return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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