Casper Wells Rumors & News

Los Angeles Angels catcher Chris Iannetta, right, tags out Chicago White Sox's Casper Wells during the second inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Sunday, May 12, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Following Mariners fans like Jeff Sullivan, Dave Cameron and the new Lookout Landing guys on Twitter, I get the idea that "Casper Wells" is less of a ballplayer and more of a martyr; the victim of the kind of decision-making that led the Mariners to be where they are now. Wells himself isn't particularly noteworthy as a ballplayer, but it's the circumstances that make him a cause célèbre among the Seattle Internet set. First of all, he came to the Mariners from Detroit in the Doug Fister trade -- a trade that the Tigers won many times over. The Mariners were already hard-pressed to wri...

Breaking news! Tell 'em, Susan: #Athletics announce they gave acquired OF Casper Wells for cash. — Susan Slusser (@susanslusser) April 22, 2013 (She meant "have acquired") (...and here is the SJ Mercury News story) That's right, Oakland has added a new player, and it's a player whom I've always sort of liked. You may remember Wells from his time with Seattle, but here's a complete run-down on who he is and where he's been: It was a cold and windy night in November of 1984 when Mrs. Wells arrived at Grand Rapids Hospital to give birth to...wait, that's too far back. Let's fast...

After another somewhat disappointing week for the Jays, we're back with our 5th episode! This week, we talk more roster moves(Casper Wells, Ramon Ortiz, Brad Lincoln, Kawasaki), have an interview with the Pitch f/x Guru Harry Pavlidis, MILBer of the week, and we talk a little about some sports related Boston things... Enjoy! Click here to read some of Harry's work.Stream:Download Link: Click HereRSS Feed:HereSorry for messing up your browser.

The injuries continue to pile up, as Stephen Pryor now hits the disabled list with a torn latissimus dorsi muscle. It's an injury behind his right shoulder, and its not going to heal quickly. A few years back, Jake Peavy had the same injury, and he missed 10 months. Roy Halladay had just a strain of the same muscle last season and missed 7 weeks. Gulp. It's safe to say Pryor is going to be out for a while, which is a big hit to the bullpen that is suddenly razor thin on right-handed relievers. Only Carter Capps remains outside of Wilhelmsen to pitch in any sort of high leverage situat...

So way back on Friday(April 5th 2013) I wrote a piece imploring the Jays to pick up Mariners outfielder Casper Wells (who had been designated for assignment on March 31) off waivers.  I only had to wait 5 extra days, but yesterday (Wednesday April 10th 2013) that is the exact move that took place.  However, that was more than worth the wait, because the effects of this move I believe could be wide reaching on many different aspects of the team.Before we get into those aspects, lets first take a look at the player. Mr. Wells is not a complete player, however he possesses many assets, which if ...

There's a chance former Tigers outfielder Casper Wells could return to Detroit this week. But not as a member of the Detroit Tigers. Former Tigers outfielder Casper Wells, right, and Alex Avila celebrate after scoring on Will Rhymes' triple in the 11th inning against the Kansas City Royals. AP File Photo   DETROIT -- There's a chance former Tigers outfielder Casper Wells could return to Detroit this week. But not as a member of the Detroit Tigers. Wells has been claimed of...

Farewell, friendly ghost. Sorry about that terrible nickname that will follow you wherever you go. Did you know that Casper the Friendly Ghost's last name is McFadden? Now you do. Maybe Canadians don't know about old ghost cartoons. They probably do. Casper Wells has been claimed by the Toronto Blue Jays, so that's that. The Mariners had to make a decision on Wells today, and apparently Toronto made it for them. Toronto's outfield is full of Jose Bautista, Colby Rasmus, and Melky Cabrera, with Rajai Davis being the primary backup. I'm guessing the team is losing patience with Colby Ras...