News: Former Toronto Blue Jays reliever Brian Wolfe signed to play in Japan with the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters.
Analysis: Wolfe can be ignored in all Fantasy leagues going forward now. He was merely a low-end middle reliever anyway.
News:Brian Wolfe refused a minor league assignment by the Blue Jays, making himself a free agent.
Analysis: Wolfe is nothing more than organizational depth at this point in his career. Ignore him in all Fantasy leagues.
News:Brian Wolfe, Dirk Hayhurst and Joe Inglett were the three Sept. 1 call-ups for the Blue Jays on Tuesday.
Analysis: Wolfe and Hayhurst are nothing more than low-end middle relievers for the deepest of AL-only leagues that use true middle men down the stretch. Inglett is nothing more than a reserve infielder for the deeper of AL-only formats.
News: Following the game against the Angels Tuesday, Toronto optioned RHP Brian Wolfe to Triple-A Las Vegas and promoted RHP Dirk Hayhurst from Triple-A.
Analysis: Wolfe is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only leagues that use true middle men. The same is true of Hayhurst.
News: The Blue Jays called up RP Brian Wolfe from Triple-A on Friday.
Analysis: Wolfe is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only leagues that use true middle men.
News: Toronto right-hander Brian Wolfe was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday.
Analysis: Wolfe is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only leagues that use true middle men at this point in his career. Ignore him on Draft Day.
News: Toronto RP Brian Wolfe was back in spring action on Friday against the Pirates. He pitched one inning, allowing a hit and striking a batter out. He has been battling an inflamed right shoulder.
Analysis: Wolfe is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only leagues that use true middle men at this point in his career. Ignore him on Draft Day.
News: Blue Jays RP Brian Wolfe, who took himself out of a game March 10 with an inflamed right shoulder, will throw Wednesday for the first time since, in the bullpen.
Analysis: Wolfe is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only leagues that use true middle men at this point in his career. Ignore him on Draft Day.
News: From the The Sports Xchange: Manager Cito Gaston said the only four relievers to have definitely made the team are his left-handers from last season -- B.J. Ryan, Scott Downs, Jesse Carlson and Brian Tallet. "The spots for the three right-handers are all up for grabs," Gaston said. Among the front-runners are Brandon League, Jason Frasor and Jeremy Accardo. Also competing are Shawn Camp, Brian Wolfe and Dirk Hayhurst. Others who could end up in the bullpen if they fail to crack the rotation are right-handers Scott Richmond and Casey Janssen.
Analysis: Ryan is a top 10 Fantasy closer in most formats, especially being one more year removed from Tommy John surgery. The Blue Jays also have some low-ERA, low-WHIP setup men useful for deeper leagues that use true middle men. Ignore the rest of these arms, assuming Richmond or Janssen aren't in the rotation, in all Fantasy formats.
News: An MRI on Toronto pitcher Brian Wolfe's right shoulder Friday disclosed tightness and inflammation but no structural damage. He said he felt a pop in his shoulder Tuesday facing the Rays in Port Charlotte, Fla., shortly before giving up a grand slam to Pat Burrell.
Analysis: Wolfe is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only leagues that use true middle men at this point in his career. Ignore him on Draft Day.
News: An MRI on Toronto pitcher Brian Wolfe's right shoulder showed inflammation but that he was "otherwise OK," manager Cito Gaston said. Wolfe felt tightness in shoulder while warming up in the bullpen Tuesday, then felt a pop while pitching against the Rays
Analysis: Wolfe is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only leagues that use true middle men at this point in his career. Ignore him on Draft Day.
News: According to The Sports Xchange notes: When optioned back to Triple-A Syracuse on July 22, RHP Brian Wolfe was switched from being a reliever to a starter. Now that's back with the Jays, manager Cito Gaston said he would be used in long relief. The jury is still out on what to do with Wolfe long term, have him start or be in the bullpen. "We're not sure on some guys if they're OK next spring," manager Cito Gaston said, referring to how far along in their recoveries RHP Dustin McGowan, RHP Casey Janssen and RHP Jeremy Accardo will be. "I think we'll try to stretch him (Wolfe) out. I like stretch guys out for long relief. I don't think there's enough long relief guys here."
Analysis: Wolfe is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only leagues that use true middle men at this point in his career.
News: The Blue Jays activated outfielder Brad Wilkerson off the 15-day disabled list Tuesday and recalled right-hander Shaun Marcum, outfielder Kevin Mench, right-hander Scott Richmond, catcher Curtis Thigpen and right-hander Brian Wolfe from Triple-A Syracuse.
Analysis: Wolfe is nothing more than a spot starter or low-end middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only leagues that use true middle men down the stretch.
News:The Sports Xchange reports that the Blue Jays are converting RHP Brian Wolfe from a reliever into a starter down in Triple-A. In his second start at Syracuse Thursday, Wolfe didn't allow any runs over five innings, allowing four hits while striking out five.
Analysis: This season with the Jays, Wolfe made 17 relief appearances going 0-2 with a 3.00 ERA. Last season in 29 relief appearances with the Jays, Wolfe was 3-1 with a 2.98 ERA. The last time Wolfe saw any work as a starter was in 2006, when he made five starts with Class A Dunedin and two starts at Double-A New Hampshire. He'd only be worth a look in deeper AL-only formats if he called up to make a spot start at some point this season.
News: Toronto optioned RP Brian Wolfe to Triple-A Syracuse on Monday and will activate SP Shaun Marcum from the DL to make Tuesday's start
Analysis: Wolfe has a 3.00 ERA in 18 innings, but even when in the majors, he doesn't do enough to use outside of the deepest of AL-only leagues that use true middle men.
News: The Blue Jays recalled RHP Brian Wolfe from Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday.
Analysis: Wolfe is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only leagues that use true middle men at this point in his career.
News: Toronto optioned RP Brian Wolfe to Triple-A Syracuse after Friday's game against the Braves and purchased the contract of SP John Parrish. Parrish will start against the Braves on Saturday in place of SP Shaun Marcum (right elbow).
Analysis: Wolfe was nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only leagues that use true middle men. He obviously has no Fantasy appeal right now.
News: The Blue Jays sent infielder Joe Inglett to the minors and recalled reliever Brian Wolfe.
Analysis: Wolfe is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only leagues that use true middle men.
News: Toronto activated RHP Brian Wolfe (right triceps) from the 15-day disabled list and optioned him to Triple-A Syracuse.
Analysis: Wolfe is 0-1 with a 3.68 ERA in eight games with Toronto this season. He is only recommended in the deepest of AL-only Fantasy leagues which use true middle relievers when healthy.
News: Blue Jays RP Brian Wolfe (strained triceps) started a rehab assignment with Class A Dunedin Sunday. Wolfe, who has not pitched since April 16, tossed a scoreless inning of relief after Gustavo Chacin lasted three innings. Wolfe walked one and struck out one.
Analysis: Wolfe is 0-1 with a 3.68 ERA in eight games with Toronto this season. He is only recommended in the deepest of AL-only Fantasy leagues which use true middle relievers when healthy.
News:The Sports Xchange reports that Blue Jays RP Brian Wolfe, who has been on the DL with a strained right triceps since April 17, is making a slow recovery. Wolfe has just started to play catch and won't be on the mound for at last another week, manager John Gibbons said. After that, he'll need at least a week of rehab on a minor league assignment.
Analysis: Wolfe is 0-1 with a 3.68 ERA in eight games with Toronto this season. He is only recommended in the deepest of AL-only Fantasy leagues which use true middle relievers when healthy.
News: The Blue Jays recalled pitcher David Purcey from Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday and placed RP Brian Wolfe on the 15-day disabled list because of a strained right triceps. Toronto's first round pick in the 2004 amateur draft, Purcey was 2-0 with a 1.89 ERA in three starts at Syracuse this season. "He's one of our guys," Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said. "He was a big pick for us a few years ago, and he was off to a good start down there."
Analysis: Wolfe is 0-1 with a 3.68 ERA in eight games with Toronto this season. Wolfe is only recommended in the deepest of AL-only Fantasy leagues which use true middle relievers when healthy. He is out until at least early May.
News: The Sports Xchange notes: RHP Brian Wolfe, who has been solid in a relief role this season, could find himself a candidate for the starting rotation in 2008. Despite the hiccup of giving up a two-run home run in Wednesday's victory over Boston, Wolfe has allowed just 23 hits over 35 2/3 innings covering 30 appearances. Analysis: Wolfe has allowed just seven earned runs for a 2.02 ERA. Wolfe is only recommended in the deepest of AL-only Fantasy leagues which use true middle relievers.
News: Brian Wolfe (3-1) pitched two innings of relief to pick up the win in Tuesday's game at Oakland. Jeremy Accardo gave up two runs in the ninth on RBI singles by Marco Scutaro and Jack Hannahan before Casey Janssen got Shannon Stewart to ground to first with two runners on for the final out. It was Casey Janssen's fourth save. "Things were just starting to snowball," Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said. "My gut told me maybe it was time [to change pitchers]. I've got confidence in all those guys down there."
Analysis: Despite the win in relief, Wolfe is only recommended in the deepest of AL-only Fantasy leagues which use true middle relievers.
News: Carl Crawford, who was out of the starting lineup for three games because of the sprained wrist, hit a 3-2 pitch from Brian Wolfe (2-1) over the fence in center field in the 11th inning of Monday's game to win it for Tampa Bay.
Analysis: The loss was the first of the season for Wolfe. He is only worth a look in the deepest of AL-only Fantasy leagues which use true middle relievers at this point.
News: The Blue Jays recalled right-hander Brian Wolfe from Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday, optioned righty Lee Gronkiewicz to Syracuse and gave right-hander John Thomson his unconditional release. Manager John Gibbons said the Blue Jays made the move to get a fresh arm for their bullpen after starter Dustin McGowan lasted just 1 2/3 innings Tuesday. "We like Wolfe, but Gronkiewicz threw a lot (Tuesday) so he wasn't going to be available for a couple of days," Gibbons said. "God forbid something happens and you've got to use everybody again. That would set you back a couple of days."
Analysis: Wolfe appeared in four games with Toronto earlier this season, allowing two runs on five hits in 3 1/3 innings. He was 2-0 with a 1.04 ERA in 17 games at Triple-A, striking out 23 batters while walking just six in 26 innings. Wolfe is nothing more than a middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only leagues that use true middle men when active in the majors.
News: The Blue Jays made a slew of roster moves Wednesday. They called up RP Brian Wolfe from the minors, released John Thomson (shoulder, 60-day DL) and sent RP Lee Gronkiewicz back down to the minor leagues.
Analysis: Wolfe is nothing more than a middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only leagues that use true middle men.
News: The Blue Jays sent RP Brian Wolfe back down to the minor leagues.
Analysis: Wolfe is nothing more than a middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only leagues that use true middle men, while on the big league roster. Ignore him while he is in the minor leagues.
News: Brian Wolfe, who was called up from Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday, made his major league debut in the ninth inning of Wednesday's game at the Yankees.
Analysis: Wolfe remains little more than a situational middle reliever. Keep him off the waiver wire.
News: The Toronto Blue Jays purchased the contract of Brian Wolfe from Triple-A Syracuse on Monday and sent INF Ryan Roberts outright to Syracuse.
Analysis: Neither Roberts or Wolfe warrant much in the way of Fantasy consideration unless you're in an extremely deep AL-only league.
News: The Blue Jays reassigned RHP Blaine Neal and RHP Brian Wolfe to minor-league camp.
Analysis: Neither pitcher is anything more than a low-end AL-only middle reliever when they get a recall, if they get a recall. Ignore them.
News: The Blue Jays have extended non-roster invites to spring training to: pitchers Geremi Gonzalez, Beau Kemp, Blaine Neal, Josh Towers, Brian Wolfe and Victor Zambrano, catchers Sal Fasano, Erik Kratz and Curtis Thigpen, infielders Kevin Barker, Rob Cosby, Ray Olmedo and Ryan Roberts, outfielders Jeff Duncan, John-Ford Griffin, Chad Mottola, Mike Vento and Matt Stairs.
Analysis: Towers and Zambrano (elbow) could get starts for the Blue Jays in 2007. Fasano could add pop as a reserve catcher. And Thigpen is a long-term prospect at the catcher position. These guys will be nothing more than deeper AL-only options if they get time on the big league roster in 2007.
