WADE LEBLANC RUMORS & GOSSIP

MadFriars' Farm Report: May 9

The T-Padres hammered their former teammate Wade LeBlanc in New Orleans and Adys Portillo pitched a gem in Fort Wayne. The bullpen exploded in Lake Elsinore after being given a big boost by rehabbing Padre Tim Stauffer.
Via padres.scout.com  |  21 days ago
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Doubrant sharp in Red Sox's win over Marlins

Felix Doubrant helped his cause for a spot in Boston's rotation, allowing a run on five hits in six innings and leading a Red Sox split squad to a 4-1 win over the Florida Marlins on Saturday. The left-hander threw 78 pitches, 53 for strikes, and lowered his ERA this spring to 2.70. Austin Kearns hit his third home run for the Marlins, a drive that traveled more than 400 feet...
Via AP on Fox  |  March 24, 2012
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Wade LeBlanc gives Miami Marlins much needed starting pitching depth

Before chiming in on Tuesday’s Wade LeBlanc trade, quick shout out to my boss, Joe Schwerdt, for picking up the story. Was on a two-day getaway with the wife, sans children, and having to write last night would not have contributed to the domestic bliss I’m currently enjoying. From the Twitter comments I’ve seen, the Marlins acquiring LeBlanc for catcher John Baker...
Via Sun Sentinel  |  November 23, 2011
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Miami Marlins Acquire Wade LeBlanc from Padres for John Baker

The Miami Marlins acquired Wade LeBlanc from the San Diego Padres on Tuesday for catcher John Baker. Why? Well apparently, the Marlins needed a lefty and the Padres could use another catcher. Everybody's happy for now. LeBlanc went 5-6 with a 4.63 ERA for the Padres last season, sucking for most of 2011 and spending some time with Triple-A Tuscon until winning three of his...
Via Babes Love Baseball  |  November 23, 2011
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Wade LeBlanc and Line Drives

Just to illustrate how slim news is about Major League Baseball around Thanksgiving, this writer finds himself writing about John Baker and Wade LeBlanc. The catcher and pitcher (respectively) were swapped in a deal between the San Diego Padres and Miami Marlins yesterday. Baker was an effective offensive player for the Marlins in 2008 and 2009 but scored weakly on defense as far...
Via The Flagrant Fan  |  November 23, 2011
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Padres trade LHP LeBlanc to Marlins for Baker

MIAMI (AP) -- Wade LeBlanc likes how the Miami Marlins' new uniforms look. He hopes to be wearing one next April.
Via SI.com  |  November 23, 2011
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Marlins get some pitching help; Acquire LeBlanc

The Miami Marlins have officially gotten some pitching help and depth in the rotation in a trade made Tuesday evening. The Marlins acquire LHP Wade LeBlanc from the San Diego Padres in-exchange for catcher John Baker. LeBlanc is a 27-year old lefty who has shown some promise in San Diego. He posted a 4.65 ERA in 14 starts last season for San Diego. The Marlins have accomplished the...
Via Rant Sports  |  November 23, 2011
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Padres trade Wade LeBlanc for John Baker

The San Diego Padres have traded LHP Wade LeBlanc to the Miami Marlins for catcher John Baker. LeBlanc has posted a 4.54 ERA in 293.3 innings for the Padres, spread over the last four seasons. He’s basically been somewhere around replacement level in his time with the Padres. Baker is a little more interesting. The catcher hasn’t played much since 2009 due to Tommy John surgery...
Via Friar Forecast  |  November 22, 2011
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Marlins acquire LeBlanc from Padres for Baker

Wade LeBlanc likes how the Miami Marlins' new uniforms look. He hopes to be wearing one next April. The Marlins acquired the left-hander from the San Diego Padres on Tuesday for catcher John Baker. LeBlanc went 5-6 with a 4.63 ERA for the Padres last season, winning three of his last four decisions and hoping that strong finish carries over into spring training when he'll...
Via AP on Fox  |  November 22, 2011
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Marlins deal Baker to Padres for LHP LeBlanc

MIAMI (AP) -- The Miami Marlins acquired left-hander Wade LeBlanc from the San Diego Padres on Tuesday for catcher John Baker. LeBlanc went 5-6 with a 4.63 ERA for the Padres last season, winning three of his last four decisions. In parts of four seasons with the Padres, LeBlanc went 17-22 with a 4.54 ERA, starting 52 times and coming in as a reliever twice. Baker was limited to...
Via Fox Sports Florida  |  November 22, 2011
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