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Randy Wolf- Latest: Multiple sources say done deal with Brewers

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trwi7 Nashville Sounds

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You really have to wonder why the Dodgers didn't offer Wolf arbitration. The odds on him accepting after that type of year must have been quite low. Perhaps they were concerned his arb-hearing could give him a 12-15 million dollar paycheck, based on that ERA?
Their owner is going through a divorce. They may not have the money to pay him.
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TH's latest, thinks that it would take that 3rd year for the Brewers to get Wolf.

 

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"Wouldn't surprise me if it's in the neighborhood of $25 million over three years. Like I said, the Brewers will have to pay top dollar to get Wolf to come to Milwaukee."

 

EDIT: Beat me to it trwi7.
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Funketown wrote:
A rotation of Gallardo, Wolf, Parra, Bush, Suppan really doesn't sound too bad, all things considered.
If DM can get Wolf 10 mil-ish, that would give us enough money to sign bedard/sheets to a one year deal. Or he may choose to get a low risk low reward pitcher davis/ garland.

 

With our offense/defense combined with an improved rotation leads my biased opinion to think the brewers will win the central (cardinals minus holliday)

 

Gallardo, wolf, _______, Bush, Parra. SP6/ long relief: Suppan (also Cappy & Mulder)

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I'm not a fan of going more than 2 years on a pitcher like Wolf, but if it's in the range of 3 years for $25mil, it's certainly a manageable risk for the Brewers. I thought he would get more since teams don't have to give up picks.
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The Brewers could backload the deal - $5/10/10 million or something like that - in order to soften this year's blow before we are rid of Suppan's contract. Then, if Wolf bombs, we can continue to have an albatross contract for a couple of more years.
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Is there anyone else out there that dislikes this as much as I do? I realize the options are limited, but why should I get excited about a 33-year old who just happens to have the far and away best season of his career year before entering free agency? Then give the guy 3 years with 8-9 mil per? Sorry, I'm not buying it.
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"11:06pm: Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports that the Brewers are "on [the] verge" of signing Wolf to a three-year pact."

 

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Robin Yount - “But what I'd really like to tell you is I never dreamed of being in the Hall of Fame. Standing here with all these great players was beyond any of my dreams.”
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reillymcshane Nashville Sounds

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Is there anyone else out there that dislikes this as much as I do? I realize the options are limited, but why should I get excited about a 33-year old who just happens to have the far and away best season of his career year before entering free agency? Then give the guy 3 years with 8-9 mil per? Sorry, I'm not buying it.
Yeah, it's hard to swallow the price. But what are the options? You can get a Looper-type guy for $5 million. Or maybe a Jon Garland type for $7 million or so. None of these guys are particularly appealing - especially at the price. You can take some flyers on injured or older guys - Smoltz, etc. But that's a big risk. Or go with some young guys - but what young guys? Perhaps we could make a trade or two, but people don't tend to give up young pitching easily. And we'd have to offer something back.

 

Wolf had a very good 2009. Certainly expect some regression, but hopefully, he could keep his ERA sub-4.00 and be a solid #3 type guy.

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I'm officially torn on this, it's all going to depend on the contract duration/money. I think that he can be solid, but I'm not sure if he is #2 starter material. He is a better option than Washburn or Davis, but his age and the fact that he is coming off of arguably his career season make me a little nervous.
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Is there anyone else out there that dislikes this as much as I do? I realize the options are limited, but why should I get excited about a 33-year old who just happens to have the far and away best season of his career year before entering free agency? Then give the guy 3 years with 8-9 mil per? Sorry, I'm not buying it.
Yep, I'm no fan of giving Randy Wolf ~3/25. I'd hate to have Suppan come off the books next year just to be saddled with another bad contract for two more years. If Randy Wolf is our only option, I almost think we're better off standing pat.
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paul253 Carolina Mudcats

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I was never overwhelmed by Randy Wolf but he is probably the best we are going to do free agent wise. I hope this isn't where Melvin stops, though, as I would love to see one more option, preferably on a one year deal. Money wise, this isn't the killer the Suppan is. We dumped a lot in salary this offseason and will do so again next offseason with Riske, Hall, Suppan, and possibly Hoffman and Fielder coming off the books as well. Overall, I won't be standing in line to get my playoff tickets quite yet but its certianly a good start.
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