18 Results for vernon wells

Monday Mendozas

Rob Neyer, SweetSpot

...t argue with any of them, except to say that some of the blame for the Vernon Wells contract might belong to ownership, who by some accounts pressured Ricciardi to lock up Wells no...

Blog | October 05, 2009

What's to be done with Milton Bradley?

Rob Neyer, SweetSpot

...been suggested by some that the Cubs might be able to send him to Toronto for Vernon Wells. Though Wells' contract is almost as onerous as Alfonso Soriano's, I'd...

Blog | September 21, 2009

Who's running the show in Toronto?

Rob Neyer, SweetSpot

...on a pipeline of pitching talent from the farm system. The model just doesn't work well for a team that's supposed to be in the playoffs last year, as the Yankees...

Blog | September 14, 2009

Baseball's worst 'Ricciardis'

Rob Neyer, SweetSpot

...some fun with the worst contracts in baseball, all building up to this big finish: 1. Vernon Wells (Toronto Blue Jays). Cot's Baseball Contracts - the incredibly awesome site where I got these...

Blog | August 12, 2009

Friday Filberts

Rob Neyer, SweetSpot

...then fed protein shakes on their way to becoming full-grown Filberts ... • I recently equated Vernon Wells' contract with Alex Rios' contract. As Dave Cameron points out -- mercifully, without mentioning me...

Blog | July 10, 2009

Jays dump Ryan

Rob Neyer, SweetSpot

...Ryan that ridiculous contract in the first place? Particularly considering the ridiculous contracts he gave to Vernon Wells and Alex Rios? Contracts that may hamstring the franchise for some years to come? I don...

Blog | July 08, 2009

Video: BBTN Web Gems, June 28

Rob Neyer, SweetSpot

Baseball Tonight reviews the top defensive plays from Sunday.

Blog | June 29, 2009

Are the Blue Jays for real?

Rob Neyer, SweetSpot

...plenty of offense to get going. Behind Scutaro and Hill come the bats of Alex Rios, Vernon Wells, Adam Lind, Millar, Scott Rolen, Lyle Overbay, Rod Barajas, and Travis Snider. --snip-- When the season...

Blog | April 28, 2009

Wednesday Wangdoodles

Rob Neyer

...him to hitting when they return to actual play. • The Blue Jays still owe Vernon Wells a lot of money. Will he be worth it? • Jeff Pearlman's got a...

Blog Entry | Conversation | March 18, 2009

Top 10 All-Star Games

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

The best games in All-Star history? Ted Williams' game-winning blast at Briggs Stadium in Detroit put 1941 on our list.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 14, 2008

Good young pitchers in Toronto's system

Rob Neyer, ESPN Insider

The Blue Jays need to solve their pitching puzzle to be considered a serious contender, writes Rob Neyer.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 08, 2005

Excluding A-Rod would be lunacy

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

Playing for a lousy team has never been a reason to exclude players from MVP consideration (see: Cal Ripken).

Story | Conversation | September 18, 2003

Tigers better be careful with Bonderman

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

While it must be tempting to slot the 20-year-old Jeremy Bonderman into their rotation, the Tigers should be cautious to not overexpose the young right-hander.

Story | Conversation | March 24, 2003

Blue Jays astutely following the John Hart Model

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

In signing both Vernon Wells and Eric Hinske to five-year contracts, the Blue Jays are following a plan that should lead to future success.

Story | Conversation | March 21, 2003

Dahlen stands out on pre-'43 Veterans ballot

Rob Neyer

...in the National League in slugging percentage. From 1904 (his rookie season) through 1915, Magee might as well have been the National League's second greatest hitter (trailing only the great Honus Wagner). After a...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 08, 2008