MLB Rumors: Vernon Wells
UPDATE: The Yankees officially activated Granderson from the disabled list prior to Tuesday night's game against the Mariners. Granderson is playing left field and batting cleanup. Lefty pitcher Vidal Nuno has been sent down to Triple-A.
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About 10 weeks after a pitch broke his right forearm, Curtis Granderson is on the verge of returning to the New York Yankees.
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Los Angeles Angels slugger Mark Trumbo started 2012 with a bang. He batted .348 with a .396 on-base percentage through May, including 10 home runs. After that it was all down hill. Trumbo managed a paltry .237/.285/.434 with 118 strikeouts over the final 101 games he played. Which one is the real Trumbo?
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The Los Angeles Angels will be paying $21 million each of the next two seasons to Vernon Wells. The 34-year-old hasn't delivered an equivalent bang for the buck, and is currently the fourth outfielder behind Mike Trout, Josh Hamilton and Peter Bourjos.
With spring training approaching, it seems more likely that Wells will remain with the Angels, at least for the time being. Philadelphia had been mentioned as a possible destination, but that option came off the board with Tuesday’s deal for Delmon Young.
Wells’ name also has been linked to the New York Yankees, who might be looking to add an extra bat in response to the health issues of Alex Rodriguez. But it remains to be seen if the suddenly fiscal-conscious Bronx Bombers will take on another big contract, especially for a player with declining numbers.
Alden Gonzalez of MLB.com tweeted Tuesday it is “very likely” Wells starts the season with the Angels.
Given that Bourjos is coming off a rough season at the plate (.220), the Angels may need to cover themselves with a veteran backup, especially since they may still be reluctant to go with the unproven Kole Calhoun as a fourth outfielder. Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register made that point earlier this offseason.
With spring training approaching, it seems more likely that Wells will remain with the Angels, at least for the time being. Philadelphia had been mentioned as a possible destination, but that option came off the board with Tuesday’s deal for Delmon Young.
Wells’ name also has been linked to the New York Yankees, who might be looking to add an extra bat in response to the health issues of Alex Rodriguez. But it remains to be seen if the suddenly fiscal-conscious Bronx Bombers will take on another big contract, especially for a player with declining numbers.
Alden Gonzalez of MLB.com tweeted Tuesday it is “very likely” Wells starts the season with the Angels.
Given that Bourjos is coming off a rough season at the plate (.220), the Angels may need to cover themselves with a veteran backup, especially since they may still be reluctant to go with the unproven Kole Calhoun as a fourth outfielder. Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register made that point earlier this offseason.