Friday, August 21, 2009

Crusing Along

Over his last three outings Randy Wolf has amassed a cumulative total of 22.2 IP, 5 ER, 18 Ks, and 3 walks. Factor in his numbers at the plate (3-9, 5 RBIs) and it's easy to say he's been the most reliable pitcher for the Dodgers as of late.

On the season Wolf has now totaled 169.2 innings pitched, bringing him within one out before his performance bonuses begin to kick in ($0.5 million for every 5 IP after 170, up to 200). Even if he goes on to collect the full $3 million, raising his total 2009 salary to $8 million, there's no denying Wolf has been a pleasant surprise this season worthy of the extra cash. On pace for career bests in games started, innings pitched, ERA+, WHIP, and K:BB, Randy Wolf has the engine running full bore with no apparent plans of slowing down.

2 comments:

Greg Zakwin said...

Another contract like this one for next year would be good, but I imagine he walks because someone will throw a 3-year deal at him. I'd go 2, begrudgingly, if the 2nd year was a team option.

I'd let him walk and take the pick(s) gladly.

Brandon said...

It's not hard to imagine after putting up these numbers at 33 he'll be able to secure a 3 year deal. Remember just last year Houston offered Wolf a 3 year deal.

It's a tough one to gauge because he has been signing one year deals for the past 3 seasons.

I don't think he'll do the same next year though.