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Wandy Claimed on Waivers (UPDATE: Rockies claimed him)

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  1. rockets934life

    rockets934life Member

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    Maybe nothing....

    “@jcrasnick: #BlueJays general manager Alex Anthopoulos is holding a press conference at 3:30 p.m.”
     
    #21 rockets934life, Aug 23, 2011
  2. jim1961

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    Claimed off of waivers isnt trading him? maybe.
     
    #22 jim1961, Aug 23, 2011
  3. rockets934life

    rockets934life Member

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    If it's either the Blue Jays or Nats, Wandy is as good as gone. Both are willing to take on salary and have the prospects.
     
    #23 rockets934life, Aug 23, 2011
  4. Mr. Clutch

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    Except that the team option on Wandy's contract become's a player option if he's traded.

    Not sure what happens with the option if he is claimed on waivers.

    EDIT: Looks like it turns into a player option if he's claimed on waivers as well.
     
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  5. rikesh316

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    But will either team take on the salary and plus give prospects? Highly doubtful in my opinion.
     
    #25 rikesh316, Aug 23, 2011
  6. Ricksmith

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    Good for Wandy, and better for the Astros. If only David Kahn GM'ed an MLB team so we could trade Carlos Lee...
     
    #26 Ricksmith, Aug 23, 2011
  7. rockets934life

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    I think they would, Nats need another veteran SP and want to spend money. Blue Jays, the same, AA wants to increase payroll and is loaded with talented pitching and catching prospects.
     
    #27 rockets934life, Aug 23, 2011
  8. REEKO_HTOWN

    REEKO_HTOWN I'm Rich Biiiiaaatch!

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    I just remember towards the end of last season when teams were high on both Wandy AND Meyers.

    Oh Wade, you ***** *** **** ******.
     
    #28 REEKO_HTOWN, Aug 23, 2011
  9. rikesh316

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    I don't know if a trade will happend. If it didn't happend it last month, I don't think it will happend this month. I think whatever teams claimed him would take on his contract but I don't think they would give up any quality prospects. Astros probably want some good prospects in return so I don't think a deal will happend.
     
    #29 rikesh316, Aug 23, 2011
  10. rockets934life

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    Not the Nats and the Jays just made another deal.

    I'll say MINNESOTA TWINS.
     
    #30 rockets934life, Aug 23, 2011
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    Not sure why at all the Blue Jays of all teams would be going after Wandy, they're going nowhere and going there fast.
     
    #31 greenhippos, Aug 23, 2011
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    Ken Rosenthal
    Sources: #Rockies awarded claim on Wandy. Talks ongoing. Will be outcome by 1 p.m. ET Thursday. #Astros #MLB
     
    #32 RedRaiderRocket, Aug 23, 2011
  13. rockets934life

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    Rockies!!!!

    Tim Wheeler...make it happen Wade.
     
    #33 rockets934life, Aug 23, 2011
  14. rikesh316

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    Yeah right. Keep dreaming.
     
    #34 rikesh316, Aug 23, 2011
  15. cardpire

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    can we safely assume that "talks ongoing" implies that we are working out a trade rather than dumping him to them?
     
    #35 cardpire, Aug 23, 2011
  16. The Cat

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    I'd assume so. If Crane's payroll-dumping order is so strict that the Astros just let Wandy go for no compensation, I'm pretty sure that's it for me with the franchise. Surely it won't come to that.
     
    #36 The Cat, Aug 23, 2011
  17. cardpire

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    why would you let one man ruin your fandom
     
    #37 cardpire, Aug 23, 2011
  18. justtxyank

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    It's too early to assume anything. The Astros will attempt to work out a trade. They can wait until Thursday before they have to decide what to do with the claim. If the Rockies won't give a player, then the Astros will be forced to decide if they want the savings or not.
     
    #38 justtxyank, Aug 23, 2011
  19. Plowman

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    Yes, Wade and Drayton
     
    #39 Plowman, Aug 23, 2011
  20. The Cat

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    I'm just pointing out that if Crane/Astros are so cheap that they let a 32-year-old starter with ERAs of 3.54, 3.02, 3.60 and 3.31 over the last four years walk for nothing... it's not worth the effort of being invested in the team's "rebuilding".

    Fortunately, I don't think that's the case. As Rosenthal points out, the Astros' payroll commitment for next year WITH Wandy is $47 million... well under the supposed $60 million edict. There's no need to do something desperate, so I assume it'll either be trade or pulled back.
     
    #40 The Cat, Aug 23, 2011
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