DRaysBay (Free subscription) | 07/02/2008
Just a quick post like I did on Niemann/Longoria after their promotions Some of the PECOTA comparisons include Bob Wickman, Ricky Stone, Shane Reynolds, Jason Bergman, and Jose Guzman. PECOTA has him at 100 innings with an ERA over 5.2, but that as a starter, not a reliever. In 2005 Baseball America honored Talbot's changeup as the best in the Astros organization and in 2006 he was dealt along with...
Was Watching (Free subscription) | 03/18/2008
Using the Complete Baseball Encyclopedia to identify the best seasons by a Yankees "set-up" man (in the bullpen), I was able to work up the following "best of" list: YEAR RSAA G SV BR/9 IP NW Vs. Lge Av. Bob Wickman 1994 10 53 6 3.00 6 Chris Hammond 2003 10 62 1 1.72 3 Graeme Lloyd 1998 12 50 0 5.10 3 Jay Howell 1984 12 61 7 2.07 8 Jeff Nelson 2000 20 73 0 1.96 10 Jeff Nelson 1997 13 77 2 2.53 7 John...
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 12/18/2007
The Orioles don't have a closer, and Octavio Dotel is the best of the remaining name-brand stoppers. He's at least better than Armando Benitez, Keith Foulke, and Bob Wickman (assuming he doesn't retire). Normally I wouldn't support the idea of a non-contending team dropping $6-8MM annually for maybe two years on a guy like Dotel. But Dayton Moore showed us last year that this strategy can net a decent...
6-4-2 — an Angels/Dodgers double play blog (Free subscription) | 10/30/2007
Bartolo Colon was among 57 players who filed for free agency ; while the most widely-known name is A-Rod, other names of interest to this blog: A's: Ex-Angel Jeff DaVanon, Shannon Stewart Diamondbacks: 3B Jeff Cirillo, RHP Livan Hernandez, RHP Bob Wickman. Rockies: LHP Jeremy Affeldt, RHP Jorge Julio Mets: Ex-Dodgers OF Marlon Anderson, OF Shawn Green, and C Paul Lo Duca, and 2B Luis Castillo, C Ramon...
Beale Street Beat (Free subscription) | 10/06/2007
The rotation is just this year’s version of the 2006 bullpen. The Braves pen was atrocious in ‘06, finishing 11th in the NL in bullpen ERA at 4.39 and last in the league in blown saves with 29. Despite the fact that Bob Wickman, last year’s savior, didn't keep up his 2006 success and was [...]
Sabernomics (Free subscription) | 09/25/2007
Here are two groups of players who pitched for the Braves this season. John Smoltz Chuck James Kyle Davies Jo-Jo Reyes Jose Ascanio Macay McBride Anthony Lerew Joey Devine Blaine Boyer Kevin Barry Tim Hudson Buddy Carlyle Lance Cormier Mark Redman Bob Wickman Peter Moylan Tyler Yates Rafael Soriano Oscar Villarreal Chad Paronto Ron Mahay Manny Acosta Mike Gonzalez Wilfredo Ledezma Jeff Bennett Octavio...
HoustonChronicle.com (Free subscription) | 09/10/2007
Arizona Diamondbacks RHP Bob Wickman made his debut with the club in the fifth, walking one and striking out one in a scoreless inning. It was his first appearance since Aug. 23 with Atlanta. The Braves released Wickman on Aug. 24. He had 20 saves in 26 chances and a 3.92 ERA. Chicago Cubs
CBS SportsLine.com (Free subscription) | 09/08/2007
The Arizona Diamondbacks signed veteran reliever Bob Wickman on Friday to add bullpen depth.
Covers.com (Free subscription) | 09/08/2007
PHOENIX -- The Arizona Diamondbacks signed veteran reliever Bob Wickman on Friday to add bullpen depth. The 38-year-old right-hander was released by the Atlanta Braves last month. He was 3-3 with a 3.92 ERA in 49 appearances this season. He h...
Reuters (Free subscription) | 09/08/2007
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Veteran relief pitcher Bob Wickman, a double All-Star, was signed by the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday.
Baseball Musings (Free subscription) | 09/08/2007
Bob Wickman signs with the Diamondbacks. AZ Snakepit hopes the rumors about his attitude are just rumors. He's been very good at keeping the ball in the park in his career, with should be good in a high altitude stadium....
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 09/07/2007
The D'Backs have experienced second-half dropoffs from late-inning relievers Tony Pena and Brandon Lyon. Plus, Juan Cruz's shoulder may be barking again. As a result, Arizona added some depth by signing 38 year-old Bob Wickman today. The team's press release is claiming he's 35 but the beer gut is definitely more indicative of a 38 year-old. Wickman must've gotten over his dissatisfaction with pitching...
Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 09/07/2007
The Arizona Diamondbacks announced Friday that they have signed right-handed pitcher Bob Wickman, designating right- hander Enrique Gonzalez for assignment in the process.
Red Reporter (Free subscription) | 08/29/2007
Bronson Brandon Arroyo has looked good lately and so has Paul Maholm though. Put this squad in Pete. Adam Dunn will redeem his late inning strikeout and act like Malholm is Bob Wickman. Nice to see Gonzalez back even if he struck out. My best friend is a Pirates' fan and I could not stand to see a doubleheader victory for the Pirates.
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 08/28/2007
Rockies beat reporter Troy E. Renck had the scoop on all kinds of Rockie rumors yesterday; I'm just now getting to it. Let's look at some highlights from his column. Renck suggests the Rox take a look at Bob Wickman. Meanwhile, the Phillies actually inquired but aren't expected to work out a deal. The Indians will take a pass. Renck mentions that the Rockies have "long coveted" catcher Paul Lo Duca....
