Bruce Miles On Randy Wells

Wells was a pleasant surprise for the Cubs last year. Bruce Miles profiles him. I think Wells really understands what it takes to succeed and, if he can perform as he did last year, the Cubs have produced another fine pitcher.

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I just hope he doesn't go the way of Rich Hill

Start Sean Marshall!!

by Chanman25 on Feb 20, 2010 8:24 AM CST reply actions

yay...another Randy Wells thread!

(just kidding)

baseball.........is Kool Aid the remedy, or the cause of my desire for it

by cooliogirl47 on Feb 20, 2010 8:27 AM CST up reply actions

He won't.

Most of Rich Hill’s problem is in his head. That’s one place we shouldn’t have to worry about Wells.

"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra

by Al Yellon on Feb 20, 2010 8:37 AM CST up reply actions

Agreed.

Plus, Randy’s mechanics and pitch repetoire seem much more geared toward long-term success.

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by daver on Feb 20, 2010 2:40 PM CST up reply actions

Thanks for the link

Randy’s come a long way here from the days when he was just one of many young pitchers looking to make an impression. He seems determined to keep moving forward. He’s a good guy to deal with, too.

by Bruce Miles on Feb 20, 2010 8:49 AM CST reply actions

Good to hear

Seems pretty well rounded, and that’s never a bad thing.

"You’re playing a baseball game. You’re not playing Tiddlywinks. There is competition, for God’s sake."— Lou Piniella

by PacificCub on Feb 20, 2010 10:05 AM CST via mobile up reply actions

Hope he spends a lot of time working and talking with Maddux.

I always turn to the sports section first. The sports page records people's accomplishments; the front page has nothing but man's failures.
~Earl Warren

by lookingdeadred on Feb 20, 2010 10:03 AM CST reply actions

There is a HUGE amount riding on Randy Wells

Which is disconcerting given that he literally came out of nowhere in 2009 and has to prove it all over again in 2010. I like Wells and I have faith in Wells. But God save the queen if he proves out to be a one year wonder. The Cubs will be a lead pipe cinch for 90 losses if Wells can’t come through in reasonable fashion.

The Blackhawks and the Stanley Cup in 2010.

by BLou on Feb 20, 2010 10:25 AM CST reply actions

But didn't you already say the '10 Cubs team was a 70-75 win team at best?

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Feb 20, 2010 10:41 AM CST up reply actions

His approach

appears to be in Maddux fashion. Obviously not as skilled, however if Maddux can give just a tad of help to Wells it would be beneficial.
I still believe the majority of success this year lies with the rebound of Soto and Soriano, but that does not lessen the importance of Wells and Marmol

by Grockcubs on Feb 20, 2010 11:19 AM CST reply actions