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| Projections | | Timeframe | AB | HR | AVG | RBI | R | SB | | 2013 Season (CBSSports.com) | 446.00 | 22.00 | .244 | 61.00 | 58.00 | 6.00 |
| Key Stats |
| AB | HR | AVG | RBI | R | SB |
| 160 | 10 | .288 | 24 | 24 | 4 |
| Games Played By Position | | Year | C | 1B | 2B | 3B | SS | OF | DH | SP | RP | | 2013 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 40 | 2 | 0 | 0 | | 2012 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 77 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Situational Stats | | Situation | AB | H | HR | OBP | SLG | AVG | | vs Baltimore | 18 | 5 | 1 | .278 | .556 | .278 | | vs Hammel (Career) | 14 | 5 | 2 | .786 | .357 | .357 | | vs RHP | 103 | 27 | 7 | .315 | .505 | .262 |
| Recent Trades | | Date | Traded | Traded For | | 05/22/2013 | Vernon Wells, LF NYY
David Ortiz, DH BOS
| Jered Weaver, SP LAA
| | 05/22/2013 | Wade Davis, SP KC
Vernon Wells, LF NYY
| Justin Maxwell, CF HOU
Jonny Gomes, LF BOS
Ryan Dempster, SP BOS
Joel Peralta, RP TB
| | 05/22/2013 | Nick Swisher, 1B CLE
| Vernon Wells, LF NYY
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| Last 10 Games | | Date | Opp | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | BB | SB | | 5/12 | @KC | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | | 5/13 | @CLE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | 5/13 | @CLE | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | | 5/14 | SEA | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | | 5/15 | SEA | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | | 5/16 | SEA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | | 5/17 | TOR | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | 5/18 | TOR | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | 5/20 | @BAL | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | | 5/21 | @BAL | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Latest News
| Vernon Wells adds second base to resume |
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(5/16/13) Yankees outfielder Vernon Wells has experienced a season of firsts. A few weeks ago he played third base for the first time in his career and Wednesday against the Mariners he played second base for the first time.
Wells started at DH Wednesday, but when manager Joe Girardi needed a pitcher in the ninth inning of Wednesday's 12-2 loss, he turned to infielder Alberto Gonzalez to get the final out, which prompted Wells to come off the bench to play second base.
"We needed one out," Girardi told The Star-Ledger. "It’s not something I want to do. But for me to bring in another pitcher, it doesn’t make a ton of sense there. We’re down 10 runs, with three outs to go. They have a full bullpen, with their closer rested. I just figured, put him at second base."
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| Vernon Wells starts, but stinks as DH |
by Nando Di Fino | Senior Fantasy Writer
(5/14/13) With the Yankees facing right-hander Felix Hernandez Tuesday night, it would have been easy for Joe Girardi to bench Vernon Wells for left-handed batter Travis Hafner (better numbers vs. starter Felix Hernandez and at Yankee Stadium) in the DH spot. But Wells got the nod instead, batting third, with Hafner reportedly nursing a sore shoulder.
Wells, 34, is hitting .299 with nine home runs and four steals over 36 games. If the season ended today, he would have the third-highest OPS of his career. And with Hafner now nursing an injury, it looks like Wells' owners will have at least a few more days of reprieve from having to guess how the Yankees will find time for both him and Hafner with Curtis Granderson back.
It isn't all coming up roses for Wells, however. In 118 career at-bats as a DH, Wells has a .212 average and .691 OPS. So while he just bought some more playing time, it may come at a position where he traditionally struggles. Still, if Hafner misses significant time, Wells will have plenty of value in an offense that will surely see a rise in production now that Granderson is active.
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| Vernon Wells likely to end up in timeshare |
by Joe Polito | CBSSports.com
(5/13/13) A Curtis Granderson return could be just days away, undoubtedly causing a cascade effect on the rest of the Yankees' starting lineup. Perhaps the most uncertain future is that of Vernon Wells.
On Monday’s episode of Fantasy Baseball Today, our Nando Di Fino theorized a scenario where Wells bounces around and even makes a stop at first base. Scott White said Wells’ lacking eligibility might make him a candidate for the most dropped list.
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| Vernon Wells continues power binge Sunday |
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(5/12/13) Yankees outfielder Vernon Wells homered for the second-straight game and the third in five games Sunday against the Royals. Wells followed Robinson Cano's two-run homer in the third inning with his ninth homer of the season.
Wells finished 3 for 4 with a run, stolen base and two RBI. He's batting .429 (9 for 21) with seven RBI in his last five games.
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| Vernon Wells mans the hot corner |
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(5/9/13) Yankees outfielder Vernon Wells had an interesting evening Wednesday against the Rockies. Not only did he lead the offensive charge with a 3-for-4 night, one home run and two RBI, but he also played third base in the ninth inning for the first time in his career.
Wells even got a chance to field a grounder off the bat of Carlos Gonzalez and threw it over to first in time to get the out.
"If you’re going to be over there, and you have Mariano on the mound, it’d be fun to get a ball," Wells said, per The Star-Ledger. "And I got a fairly easy one, with a chance to make a play."
Wells is batting .299 (20 for 67) with four home runs, 10 RBI and 11 runs in his last 17 games.
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05/22/2013 12:38
Long list of reasons for Yankees success includes a guy named Long
The Yankees have gotten more than anyone thought they could out of players like Travis Hafner and Vernon Wells. Who gets the credit?
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05/21/2013 22:17
McLouth's solo homer gives O's win over Yanks in 10th
Nate McLouth homered leading off the bottom of the 10th inning, Chris Dickerson hit a pair of solo shots and the Baltimore Orioles beat the New York Yankees 3-2 Tuesday night to snap a six-game losing streak.
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05/20/2013 22:52
Yankees rally past Orioles to win in extras
Vernon Wells doubled in the tiebreaking run in the 10th inning and the New York Yankees hit four solo homers in a 6-4 victory over the Orioles on Monday night, extending Baltimore's losing streak to six games.
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05/17/2013 14:40
Hit Parade for Week 8
Some heavy hitters are finally starting to return to form and good health, leaving owners with many tough decisions. Our Scott White looks at all of the streaks and matchups in his latest Hit Parade.
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05/16/2013 23:07
Mariners edge Yankees, who lose starter Pettitte
Andy Pettitte and Chris Stewart became the latest Yankees to get hurt, and emergency Seattle starter Hector Noesi pitched into the fifth inning in place of ailing Aaron Harang to lead the Mariners over New York 3-2 Thursday night.
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| Vernon Wells is a wealthy man. Unfortunately, as he plays out the final two years of the seven-year, $126 million deal he signed in 2008, he's not one in high demand. Hearing nothing but crickets on the trade market, the Angels are inclined to stick with Wells for the time being even though they have nowhere to play him with the emergence of Mike Trout last season and the arrival of Josh Hamilton this offseason. For stretches last year, Wells got to be the lesser half of a lefty-righty platoon with designated hitter Kendrys Morales, but with Peter Bourjos looking for at-bats with Morales' departure this offseason, Wells might end up being strictly a reserve this year. It's not like his performance merits anything more than that. Though his low strikeout rate once made him a candidate for a high batting average to go along with 25-30 homers, his .222 mark over the last two seasons (not to mention .249 over the last four) suggests those days are long gone. At age 34, Wells' skills have eroded to the point that he profiles more as a fourth outfielder -- something along the lines of a Ben Francisco. Maybe he still has some low-end appeal in AL-only leagues, but that's about it. (Updated 1/2/13) |
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| Upcoming 7 Games | | Date | Opp | Time | Scheduled Starter | | 3/16/13 | PHI | 1:05 pm | Raul Valdes | | 5/22/13 | @ BAL | 7:05 pm | Jason Hammel | | 5/24/13 | @ TB | 7:10 pm | Roberto Hernandez | | 5/25/13 | @ TB | 4:10 pm | Matt Moore | | 5/26/13 | @ TB | 1:40 pm | Alex Cobb | | 5/27/13 | @ NYM | 7:10 pm | Jonathon Niese | | 5/28/13 | @ NYM | 7:10 pm | Matt Harvey |
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