The Cards decided to give Kip another chance at starting tonight against the Phillies. Wells f*cked that up by only going 1 inning and giving up 6 runs (4 earned). Wells has been pretty good in the bullpen the last few weeks. My question is: If Wells does well in the bullpen, should the Cards keep him as a reliever, or should they get rid of him as soon as possible???
2007-07-13 18:19:17 · 10 answers · asked by Cardinals = Greatness 6 in Sports ➔ Baseball
To Sparky9332: Wellemeyer is currently on the 15-day-DL.
2007-07-13 18:30:05 · update #1
Last night sucked because it really looked like Wells was working through his problems successfully in the bullpen. I ORIGINALLY thought it was the right move to get him back in the rotation because his upside is much greater than Todd Wellmeyer.
I think you have to give him another start because Todd is on the DL and you can't give up your plan yet. Carpenter will be ready soon and maybe Wells is the spot he takes, though Maroth looked rough again today.
The organization does not seem to think Hawksworth or Narveson are ready yet, but the time may be come for them to show what they got. Duncan's successes typically have come with guys like Kip Wells - in mid-career, as opposed to younger guys and I think there is a bias there.
But to answer your question, if Wells goes back to the pen again and has success there - than keep him there until the end of the year.
Wells probably HAS to stay on the roster until Carp and Wellmeyer are ready to return. Obviously Andy C. will go back down (hopefully for good) and if Wells doesn't improve you may as well get rid of him too. I don't know if his contract allows him to opt out of a minor league designation and thus be released but at what point do you truly care?
Not the start we needed in Phillie, but why did Wainright (arguably your best pitcher) not start the first game to assue he gets the most starts. Plus, you know he has a better chance to go deep in the game than Wells and thus you save your pen.
2007-07-14 14:03:54 · answer #1 · answered by Matt G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with those who state that Wells days as a starter should be ended. Having said that, there is something about the Cards pitching coach, he seems to get production in unusual ways. With Carpenter and Mulder returning to the team in the near future, the one thing the Cards could use is someone to eat up innings in middle relief. Troy Percival is intriguing as a positive influence on Isringhausen or even as an alternate closer when Izzy hits a rough spot. I don't see them getting much for Wells as trade material, so if he could develop into a good middle reliever, the Cardinals pitching staff could really come together at the right time to be a force.
2007-07-14 09:43:34 · answer #2 · answered by Coach 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He did fine out of the bullpen. Who couldn't use more reliable relievers? The pressure is totally off of him in the bullpen, so he needs to be there. He's a mental case now. Even mediocre pitchers can get into the 6th inning. Wells can't survive past the 3rd.
2007-07-13 18:28:38 · answer #3 · answered by baseball_is_my_life 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a Pirate fan so I'm pretty familiar with Kip Wells. He throws a mean curve but he's not consistent with it. His days as a starter are long gone...even in his younger days with the Pirates he was no more than a 6 inning pitcher. He's a head case who can be very good or very average (& bad). I think he'll do ok as a reliever because it will keep his arm from getting tired and his curve from straighening out. But...I'm sure he still thinks he's a starter and will want starter's $$...get rid of him if there's any value.
2007-07-13 19:14:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leave him in the bullpen, unless a better option comes along. For example, if Dontrelle Willis was to be available, they could package Wells & Reyes, along with a position player, to get him. Or maybe outfielder Carl Crawford.
2007-07-14 03:48:40 · answer #5 · answered by †Lawrence R† 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been watching Wells over the past few years and really believed he had a shot to be a really good starting pitcher in MLB. In fact, he pitched some good games in the past and demonstrated he could get hitters out. He would go along with decent outings for awhile and then get shelled for several games. It has to be mechanics with him or he needs to screw his head on in a different direction. I think the Cardinals need to hang in there with him a bit longer to see if they can solve his problem.
2007-07-14 00:25:58 · answer #6 · answered by Frizzer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he still pitching he stunk as a starter in the American League (WHITE SOX) But Answer Your Question if he is doing Good a a reliever LEAVE HIM IN THE BULLPEN they would be stupid to try him as a starter again when he is no good
2007-07-13 23:37:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i assume this question is a humorous tale. Wells is a form of adult males who has all the flair in the international yet (apart from the 2002-3 seasons with Pittsburgh) has on no account controlled to tug it jointly sufficient to be triumphant. provided that he's in his 30s with 10 years of MLB adventure, i don't see that occuring.
2016-09-29 23:21:04 · answer #8 · answered by solarz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he isn't a starter straight up...he should be in the bullpen
2007-07-13 18:25:51 · answer #9 · answered by dromaister 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
kip wells sucks they should put wellemeyer back in
2007-07-13 18:22:01 · answer #10 · answered by stlworldchamps07(PAC) 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋