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ValpoCory

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Wheels
« on: August 31, 2006, 11:19:58 am »
How about that Dan Wheeler.

In the 2nd half of the season, he has a 0.00 ERA in 16.2 IP over 20 games, with 3 saves, 20 Ks, and 5 walks.

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It was yet another Gerry Hunsicker masterpiece, getting Wheeler straight up for Adam Seuss in 2004.  His current 2.59 ERA is his worst season ERA since joining Houston.  Nice problem to have.

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Re: Wheels
« Reply #1 on: August 31, 2006, 11:40:30 am »
that was no genius trade, but it sure turned out great. he asked to be traded to Houston because his mother-in-law was very ill. and GH accommodated him. i do not think anyone expected his success.
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Re: Wheels
« Reply #2 on: August 31, 2006, 11:44:18 am »
I remember the move and remember thinking- why did they do that.  Wheeler wasn't a known commodity at all.  Sure turned out great.
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Re: Wheels
« Reply #3 on: August 31, 2006, 11:46:59 am »
Hadn't heard that before, Jim.  Interesting.
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« Reply #4 on: August 31, 2006, 11:47:36 am »
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I remember the move and remember thinking- why did they do that.  Wheeler wasn't a known commodity at all.  Sure turned out great.



It helped that when the Mets came to Houston that summer to play at Minute Maid, Wheeler (who was to the Mets what Borkowski is the Astros right now) had an amazing game of no-hit, no run pitching in extra innings.  He was nasty that night and the Astros got to see the potential first hand.
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« Reply #5 on: August 31, 2006, 11:50:13 am »
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Hadn't heard that before, Jim.  Interesting.



He's married to Dwayne Statts daughter.  His mother-in-law (who died this year) was being treated for cancer at the time and Dan's wife wanted to be near her mother for the summer since she was alone.

In fact, the Statts stayed at Hunsicker's house for that winter if I remember correctly or for an extended stay.
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Re: Wheels
« Reply #6 on: August 31, 2006, 11:50:50 am »
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I remember the move and remember thinking- why did they do that.  Wheeler wasn't a known commodity at all.  Sure turned out great.



It helped that when the Mets came to Houston that summer to play at Minute Maid, Wheeler (who was to the Mets what Borkowski is the Astros right now) had an amazing game of no-hit, no run pitching in extra innings.  He was nasty that night and the Astros got to see the potential first hand.



I remember in one of his first appearances with the Astros, if not his first, he plunked some Cubs player in retaliation.  I was instantly impressed that he took up for new teammates.
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« Reply #7 on: August 31, 2006, 11:56:05 am »
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I remember the move and remember thinking- why did they do that.  Wheeler wasn't a known commodity at all.  Sure turned out great.



It helped that when the Mets came to Houston that summer to play at Minute Maid, Wheeler (who was to the Mets what Borkowski is the Astros right now) had an amazing game of no-hit, no run pitching in extra innings.  He was nasty that night and the Astros got to see the potential first hand.



I remember in one of his first appearances with the Astros, if not his first, he plunked some Cubs player in retaliation.  I was instantly impressed that he took up for new teammates.



It wasn't his first, but he did retaliate for the Cubs coming after Beltran, Berkman and Oswalt in one game.  Late in the game, Dot Wheeler (also known as Wrecking Ball) plunked Derek Lee in the small of his back.  Lee trotted to first base as he should and then Dot finished off the game.

What was the best outcome of that particular non-incident was how irate Dusty Baker got at Wheeler and the Astros.  He promised to seek revenge next season and because of that he was blasted by the media and Cubs organization of focusing in on the wrong things.

Seems that was perhaps the beginning of the end for Dusty too.
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« Reply #8 on: August 31, 2006, 12:00:18 pm »
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I remember the move and remember thinking- why did they do that.  Wheeler wasn't a known commodity at all.  Sure turned out great.



It helped that when the Mets came to Houston that summer to play at Minute Maid, Wheeler (who was to the Mets what Borkowski is the Astros right now) had an amazing game of no-hit, no run pitching in extra innings.  He was nasty that night and the Astros got to see the potential first hand.



I remember in one of his first appearances with the Astros, if not his first, he plunked some Cubs player in retaliation.  I was instantly impressed that he took up for new teammates.



It wasn't his first, but he did retaliate for the Cubs coming after Beltran, Berkman and Oswalt in one game.  Late in the game, Dot Wheeler (also known as Wrecking Ball) plunked Derek Lee in the small of his back.  Lee trotted to first base as he should and then Dot finished off the game.

What was the best outcome of that particular non-incident was how irate Dusty Baker got at Wheeler and the Astros.  He promised to seek revenge next season and because of that he was blasted by the media and Cubs organization of focusing in on the wrong things.

Seems that was perhaps the beginning of the end for Dusty too.



Here's Wheeler's Game Log from 2004.  In fact the 8/29 game at Wrigley was his first game as an Astro.

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Re: Wheels
« Reply #9 on: August 31, 2006, 12:04:11 pm »
I think he was a decent prospect as a starter for the Mets, so his success didn't come out of nowhere. But it's sure been nice to have.
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« Reply #10 on: August 31, 2006, 12:09:08 pm »
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Here's Wheeler's Game Log from 2004.  In fact the 8/29 game at Wrigley was his first game as an Astro.

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Thanks, I remembered it differently.
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« Reply #11 on: August 31, 2006, 01:12:36 pm »
For those who don't know, Dwayne is here in Tampa Bay doing TV play-by-play for the Rays along with Joe Magrane. A pretty good team.
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Re: Wheels
« Reply #12 on: August 31, 2006, 01:25:00 pm »
I was at that game, sitting in the centerfield bleachers with my CubFan brother.  It was a great win for the 'Stros and cemented forever my disdain of Cub fandom. There are good Cubs fans of course but the obnoxious ones among them drown them out.


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I remember the move and remember thinking- why did they do that.  Wheeler wasn't a known commodity at all.  Sure turned out great.



It helped that when the Mets came to Houston that summer to play at Minute Maid, Wheeler (who was to the Mets what Borkowski is the Astros right now) had an amazing game of no-hit, no run pitching in extra innings.  He was nasty that night and the Astros got to see the potential first hand.



I remember in one of his first appearances with the Astros, if not his first, he plunked some Cubs player in retaliation.  I was instantly impressed that he took up for new teammates.



It wasn't his first, but he did retaliate for the Cubs coming after Beltran, Berkman and Oswalt in one game.  Late in the game, Dot Wheeler (also known as Wrecking Ball) plunked Derek Lee in the small of his back.  Lee trotted to first base as he should and then Dot finished off the game.

What was the best outcome of that particular non-incident was how irate Dusty Baker got at Wheeler and the Astros.  He promised to seek revenge next season and because of that he was blasted by the media and Cubs organization of focusing in on the wrong things.

Seems that was perhaps the beginning of the end for Dusty too.

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Re: Wheels
« Reply #13 on: August 31, 2006, 02:11:19 pm »
I thought he was immediately tossed?

But no matter... Wheeler became an instant favorite that day, much like Pat Borders for his efforts against the Reds in September of 95.
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Re: Wheels
« Reply #14 on: August 31, 2006, 03:44:17 pm »
It was his first game as an Astro. He came in, plunked Lee, and was tossed AND suspended if I remember... The guy came in and took care of business for a bunch of teamates he didnt even know, it was beautiful.
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Re: Wheels
« Reply #15 on: September 01, 2006, 12:29:02 am »
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How about that Dan Wheeler.

In the 2nd half of the season, he has a 0.00 ERA in 16.2 IP over 20 games, with 3 saves, 20 Ks, and 5 walks.
 



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« Reply #16 on: September 01, 2006, 06:13:59 am »
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I had to say something.



Yeah, and I'm shocked you didn't start another thread.
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