DAN WHEELER RUMORS & GOSSIP

Indians designate Wheeler for assignment

The Cleveland Indians have designated struggling reliever Dan Wheeler for assignment. The Indians made the move on Monday, one day after Wheeler gave up six runs on five hits in one inning of a loss to the Boston Red Sox. The right-hander didn't allow a run in seven of his first eight appearances for the Indians, but gave up nine runs in his last four outings. Wheeler had an...
Via AP on Fox  |  17 days ago

Indians Promote Jeremy Accardo To Take Dan Wheeler’s Spot In Bullpen

After an ugly Sunday blowout loss, their third straight, the Indians promptly made a series of roster moves. One of those moves included designating Dan Wheeler for assignment seemingly before the team was on the MassPike and headed to Logan Airport. Wheeler gave up five runs in the 7th inning on Sunday as the Red Sox blew it open in the series finale at Fenway. It was the last straw...
Via Waiting For Next Year  |  17 days ago

Dan Wheeler Designated for Assignment

After today’s 12-1 loss to the Boston Red Sox, Dan Wheeler was designated for assignment, clearing a spot on the club’s 25-man roster. Wheeler entered today’s game in the seventh inning, trailing 6-1.  He proceeded to allow six runs in just one inning , cementing the loss for the Tribe. When asked if the Indians had given him a reason for the move, Wheeler replied...
Via Waiting For Next Year  |  18 days ago

Box Score: Red Sox 12, Indians 1

Hopefully you got your mother something nice for this Mother’s Day, because the Indians sure came empty handed. Justin Masterson got blistered with two outs in the first inning, and Dan Wheeler poured gasoline on the fire in the middle innings as the Red Sox left the Tribe feeling the need to go anywhere but Fenway after today’s 12-1 demolition, taking the last three...
Via Waiting For Next Year  |  18 days ago

White Sox, 10 Indians 6: The Johnny Damon/Dan Wheeler Watch is On

If I told you that the Indians offense would put up six runs on 10 hits and Justin Masterson would be the starting pitcher, you’d have to say you like the team’s chances, right? But as a wise man once said “that’s why they play the games.” I was there. It was cold. It was very cold. Yet there was Masterson, the Tribe’s ace, in short sleeves. About...
Via Waiting For Next Year  |  April 12, 2012

Indians Sign Reliever Dan Wheeler

Dan Wheeler (Photo: MLB)The Cleveland Indians announced yesterday afternoon that they signed reliever Dan Wheeler to a minor league deal. The 34-year old Wheeler is a 12-year veteran right-hander who has spent most of his career with the Tampa Bay Rays. He spent last season with the Boston Red Sox, going 2-2, with a 4.38 ERA, while striking out 39 batters and walking only eight...
Via Indians Prospect Insider  |  January 27, 2012

Indians add RHP Wheeler

The Cleveland Indians agreed to terms with free agent reliever Dan Wheeler on a minor league contract., Wheeler, who pitched in 37 games for Boston last season, will be in training camp with a chance to win a spot in the Indians bullpen. The 34-year-old has a 3.88 ERA and 43 career saves in 577 major league games. He has also pitched for Tampa Bay, the New York Mets, Houston and...
Via AP on Fox  |  January 26, 2012

Dan Wheeler Declines Salary Arbitration, Red Sox Will 'Keep the Door Open' With Reliever

DALLAS –– Dan Wheeler has declined salary arbitration, Red Sox general manger Ben Cherington confirmed Wednesday. In his first season with Boston, the right-handed hurler went 2-2 and recorded a 4.38 ERA. If he signs with another team, the Red Sox will receive a draft pick as compensation for Wheeler. The reliever could have received at least $2.5 million in 2012 if he accepted...
Via NESN.com  |  December 07, 2011

Dan Wheeler to decline arbitration

Brian MacPherson of the Providence Journal has the scoop on reliever Dan Wheeler, a type B free agent.  Wheeler must be confident in his ability to get a better deal in free agency. He's coming off a decent year. His 4.38 ERA over 49 innings doesn't look good, but FanGraphs notes he had a 3.71 xFIP, so he pitched a little better than his ERA indicates. In that same...
Via Ted's Army  |  December 07, 2011

Red Sox Say No to Wheeler

The Red Sox have passed on picking up Dan Wheeler's $3 million option for the 2012 season. Wheeler now becomes a Type B free agent.
Via Fenway West  |  October 31, 2011
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