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  • April 2008

    • Free Agency Loses Some of Its Luster

      New York Sun  |  Apr 16, 08 1:55 PM CDT

      Free Agency Loses Some of Its Luster

      (Newser) - Veteran baseball players of varying skill levels have been finding it harder to secure the contracts they used to pull in on name recognition alone, leaving plenty of big names unsigned and plenty more playing at cut rates. The New York Sun looks into just why Jeff Weaver is in the minors and David Wells, Mike Piazza, and Kenny Lofton can't find work. More »

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      MLB  • baseball  • Livan Hernandez  • David Wells  • free agency  • Kyle Lohse  • Mike Piazza  • free agent signings

  • August 2007

    • Wells Gets It Done for Dodgers

      Los Angeles Times  |  Aug 27, 07 9:47 AM CDT

      Wells Gets It Done for Dodgers

      (Newser) - David Wells secured the Dodgers a much-needed win last night in New York, giving up two runs in five innings and scoring a run in his first start for the team, a 6-2 victory over the Mets. The 250-pound 44-year-old beat out a bunt in the fifth inning to spark a rally, and struck out two. More »

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      MLB  • baseball  • New York Mets  • Los Angeles Dodgers  • Rafael Furcal  • David Wells

    • Dodgers Sign David Wells

      Associated Press  |  Aug 24, 07 3:30 AM CDT

      Dodgers Sign David Wells

      (Newser) - The Los Angeles Dodgers became the ninth team to sign David Wells yesterday, one week after the San Diego Padres placed him on release waivers. Wells, 44, posted a 14.33 ERA in his last three starts , dropping to 5-8 with a 5.54 ERA this season. The one-time Bronx hero is slated to start Sunday against the Mets in New York. More »

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      MLB  • baseball  • New York Yankees  • New York Mets  • Los Angeles Dodgers  • San Diego Padres  • Bronx Bombers  • David Wells

    • Wells Cut by Padres; May Hang It Up

      Associated Press  |  Aug 9, 07 5:00 AM CDT

      Wells Cut by Padres; May Hang It Up

      (Newser) - David Wells may have pitched his last game. The Padres released the 44-year-old left-hander yesterday to make room for Chris Young, who's coming off the disabled list. It's up to Wells now whether he'll retire or stay available and try to land a spot with another team. The boisterous Boomer hasn't shown any signs of mellowing; just last week commish Bud Selg fined him $5,000 for an argument with an ump More »

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      MLB  • baseball  • San Diego Padres  • Chris Young  • David Wells

    • Hits Keep Coming for St. Louis

      St. Louis Post-Dispatch  |  Aug 7, 07 4:34 AM CDT

      Hits Keep Coming for St. Louis

      (Newser) - The Cardinals bested the Padres 10 runs to 5 last night at Busch Stadium—and all 10 of those runs were in the 5th. St. Louis tied a major league record with 10 straight hits in the inning, beginning with a single from pitcher Braden Looper, forcing an early trip to the dugout for San Diego starter David Wells, and not ending until reliever Yadier Molina threw the first out. More »

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      baseball  • St. Louis Cardinals  • San Diego Padres  • Yadier Molina  • Tony La Russa  • David Wells  • Braden Looper

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