Bringing Back Dream Weaver?
I was wondering how others might feel about the Cards bringing back Dream Weaver? I think Jeff's had some success with Cards and Duncan, so it would be good for him to be here again. I am just not sure how well he would fit into Cards' future plans. He should be reasonably priced now (in the bargain bin), and I doubt con-man Boras can do his trick again. I am not necessarily rooting for him to be back, but at least he is a somewhat known quantity with the Cards. Can he be worse than Kip Wells?
Matthew Leach said
(http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20071210&content_id=2322494&vkey=news_stl&fext=. jsp&c_id=stl&partnered=rss_stl)
"Would the Cardinals consider bringing back Jeff Weaver?
-- James T.
I asked this question directly of general manager John Mozeliak during the Winter Meetings, and he didn't rule it out. He also didn't show much enthusiasm for the proposition. He did say, though, that the bridge isn't completely burned.
The deal is this: Scott Boras is not going to move quickly on Weaver as long as he has bigger fish to fry -- such as Kyle Lohse, who reportedly may seek five years. So once the Boras Corp. gets around to dealing on Weaver, the Cards probably hope to be squared away in their rotation.
It's not a non-starter, but it's a long shot."
Also, here is a Mariner's fan's memory of Dream Weaver last season.
http://www.lookoutlanding.com/story/2007/12/5/11232/4900
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by vinniefromjersey on Dec 14, 2007 8:23 PM EST reply actions
Initially I said no,
You have to include an option year
by bwit43 on Dec 14, 2007 9:37 PM EST reply actions
With the moves
He's sooooo bad.
Great stuff. HAHA.
Yadi
by redbirdnation8206 on Dec 15, 2007 4:17 PM EST up reply actions
Would rather have Prior...
Prior is going to be a waste for most of '08 (probably back in August). Sign him to a three year deal, or two with a team option for 2010. He could be another diamond in the rough like a younger Chris Carpenter.
Call up Ernie
Lou had 3 1/3 mizzable years as a Cub. Does that count?
by cardschinmusic on Dec 15, 2007 9:04 AM EST up reply actions
Just imagine though....
And anything that pissess off Cub fans always brings a smile to my face!
by TommyBruno on Dec 15, 2007 10:52 AM EST up reply actions
Agree. Just say no to Mr. Weaver
we traded edmonds
by cm1000 on Dec 15, 2007 9:50 AM EST reply actions
Dream Weaver Jr.
Weaver
by redbirdnation8206 on Dec 15, 2007 4:16 PM EST reply actions
I am very much in favor of this
I don't think he will be the best starter in the world, but I feel that we can give him a one year +option deal that would keep us from being handcuffed to a long/expensive contract for Lhose or Silva while still giving us a decent option with some upside for cheap next year.
I feel like he would automatically become our 3rd best starter if he signed.
(also, keep in mind that after his terrible start last year, he rebounded to go 6-4 with a 3.6 ERA from June through August before slipping a little in September).


















