Wow, this is cold......

[Vintagedeputy]

Padres Set to Jettison Colorful Wells
By BERNIE WILSON,
AP
Posted: 2007-08-08 17:53:49
Filed Under: MLB
SAN DIEGO (Aug. 8) - David Wells is finished with his hometown San Diego Padres, and it's possible that the career of one of baseball's most boisterous characters could be over.
AP
Veteran David Wells is 0-3 with a 14.33 ERA in his last four starts.

General manager Kevin Towers said Wednesday that the Padres will cut ties with the struggling 44-year-old left-hander on Thursday in order to activate All-Star Chris Young from the disabled list.

Towers said he and manager Bud Black met with the Boomer on Tuesday night after the Padres' game in St. Louis.

"We informed him that he would not make his next start," Towers told The Associated Press. "We kind of laid out some options for him. If he still wanted to play, we'll designate him for assignment and see if other clubs have interest, or if he wants to hang them up, he can retire. We're waiting for him to get back to us."

Wells has struggled in his last four starts, including Monday night when the Cardinals tied a major league record with 10 consecutive hits in a 10-run fifth inning. He is 0-3 with a 14.33 ERA in his last four starts. He gave up seven runs and 11 hits in four-plus innings on Monday.

Wells couldn't be reached for comment. It was unknown whether he will retire or try to finish the season with another team. Overall, he's 5-8 with a 5.54 ERA this season.


Maybe Boomer will go back to the Yankees and wear his Babe Ruth game used cap again?

[richpick]

I am surprised that he is still able to pitch at the major league level. He has always struggled with his weight and then the last few years he has had to deal with diabetes.