Vernon Wells would have accepted trade to New York

March 4, 2011 by Mike Axisa 15 Comments

Via Jon Heyman, the Yankees were one of three teams Vernon Wells would have waived his no-trade cause to join. The Rangers and, obviously, the Angels were the other two. Wells grew up in Arlington, so it’s no surprise why he would have gone there, and I can only assume he would have come to New York for the chance to win pretty much every season. Either that or he really enjoys the “You’re name’s Vern-non clap clap clapclapclap” chant from the creatures.

Anyway, the Yankees had no need for a guy like Wells, who I’m not sure is an upgrade over any of their three starting outfielders. Oh, and that contract. Yikes.

o

would have taken him 2 seasons ago if Halladay would have been part of the dump.
Yank the Frank

If Hallady would have signed on with the Yankees for the same money that the Phils gave him contingent on Wells being part of the deal, Wells contract wouldn’t have looked so bad.
UncleArgyle

In related News, I also would accept a trade to the New York Yankees.
- Brian in NH
  
  If my company wanted to trade me to the Yankees I’d definitely waive my No-Trade clause
- http://kierstenschmidt.com Kiersten
  
  Damn, beat me to it.
Chris

I’m still dumbfounded by the idea of the Angels trading for Wells and not getting much money in the deal.
- Big Apple
  
  i also figured they would back the brinks truck up to crawfords stoop and not let him go anywhere. seemed like a natural fit and a better deal than taking on wells.
  
  i’m as confused as a baby in a topless bar…
  - Brian in NH
    
    wouldn’t a baby in a topless bar just get really hungry?
    - vinny-b
      
      don’t ruin a good joke.
      - I am not the droids you’re looking for
        
        Actually it’s an even better joke now.
Brian in NH

DO NOT WANT. KTHNXBYE
ultimate913

Definitely agree with the posters above me that said they’d have been willing to take him on, along with Halladay before.

But hey, we didn’t get Halladay or Wells(thank god), so it’s back to the drawing board.
A.D.

Yankees had no need for a guy like Wells

Given the contract that should be true for every team
- Big Apple
  
  the backloaded contracts like Well’s are becoming more popular..Justin Upton, Longoria..after a few years they are pretty expensive
Jorge

We laid such a verbal hurtin’ onto Vernon last season from the bleachers. The guy must have some thick skin. ;)

(I kid.)