MICHAEL WUERTZ RUMORS

Transaction Analysis: A Roach, a Padre and a Punto Walk Into a Bar by R.J. Anderson

Signed RHP Michael Wuertz to a minor-league contract. [5/2] Wuertz followed a decorated 2009 season with injury-shortened offerings in 2010 and 2011. A March workout brought no closure and neither did a rumor concerning Seattle’s interest and subsequent change of heart in signing Wuertz. It took long enough, but the Reds were willing to give Wuertz a roster spot with the...
Via Baseball Prospectus  |  24 days ago
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Reds sign RHP Michael Wuertz to minor league deal

The Reds have signed right-hander Michael Wuertz to a minor league deal, allowing him to work out at their spring training complex in Arizona as part of the team's extended spring training program. The 33-year-old reliever pitched five seasons for the Chicago Cubs and three with Oakland, which released him in October. Wuertz went 0-0 with a 6.68 ERA in 39 relief appearances...
Via AP on Fox  |  28 days ago
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Bottom of the Barrel Relievers

Fungible (adj.) - being of such nature or kind as to be freely exchangeable or replaceable, in whole or in part, for another of like nature or kind. One of the key tenants of sabermetrics is that relief pitchers are, by and large, overrated. That’s not to say they’re not important to a team’s success — merely that teams don’t need to go...
Via Fangraphs  |  December 19, 2011
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Athletics release RHP Wuertz, claim two others

The Oakland Athletics released reliever Michael Wuertz on Tuesday. Wuertz, 32, posted a 6.68 ERA in 39 relief appearances this season. The team also claimed righthander Evan Scribner and outfielder Cedric Hunter off waivers from the San Diego Padres. Scribner made 10 appearances over two stints with the Padres this season. After making the Opening Day roster, Hunter batted .255...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  October 25, 2011
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A's release Wuertz, claim 2 players from Padres

The Oakland Athletics have released right-handed reliever Michael Wuertz and claimed right-hander Evan Scribner and outfielder Cedric Hunter off waivers from the San Diego Padres.
Via ESPN  |  October 25, 2011
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A's release Wuertz, claim pair off waivers

The A's took care of one of several roster decisions looming on their agenda this winter, releasing veteran reliever Michael Wuertz on Tuesday rather than picking up his $3.25 million option for the 2012 season.
Via mlb.com  |  October 25, 2011
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A's cut ties with P Wuertz

The Oakland Athletics released reliever Michael Wuertz on Tuesday.
Via Miami Herald  |  October 25, 2011
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Athletics claim RHP Evan Scribner, OF Cedric Hunter from Padres- Release RHP Michael Wuertz

According to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle
Via PRO Rumors  |  October 25, 2011
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A's release reliever Michael Wuertz

After being released by the A's on Tuesday, reliever Michael Wuertz didn't point the finger at anyone but himself. "It's just when you're signed to perform and you don't perform, that's part of the game," Wuertz said. "...
Via SFgate  |  October 25, 2011
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