Randy "Rockstar" Wells

[PrimeTime]

http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/2011/01/wells-i-got-too-big-for-my-britches.html

 

Cubs' Wells: 'I got too big for my britches'

 

So basically he comes out and says he was out partying and drinking all during the season and thinking he's some huge star and puts the blame on that for last years season. His ego went through the roof it seems after he won some games his rookie season. This comment from someone on the board is pretty funny

 

"Wells is from Belleville, Illinois, just across the river from St. Louis where I live. Therefore, he grew up as a Cardinals fan, and that should be all you need to know about whether or not he has rocks in his head. And by the way, he gets his hair cut at the same place I do. Sometime during last season, one of the girls there was telling me that whenever he was in town and stopped in to get his haircut, he would wear sunglasses and a hat and act all secretive in order to "to disguise himself"...because, ya know, apparently he really thought he was a big stuff around here and seemed to think people around this area actually gave a damn about him! Sooo, after reading this article, now I know that what she told me was absolute fact. He really DID get too big for his own britches. I give him credit for realizing and admitting it. Now I just hope he snaps out of it and uses his talent instead of his arrogance to get him by!"

[Ding Dong Johnson]

I missed the part where he said he was out partying and drinking.

[Keener98]

I missed the part where he said he was out partying and drinking.

 

Well, he didnt openly come out and say it, but comparing himself to "Wild Thing" Ricky Vaughn definitely hints at that being what he meant.

[jersey cubs fan]

I missed the part where he said he was out partying and drinking.

 

Well, he didnt openly come out and say it, but comparing himself to "Wild Thing" Ricky Vaughn definitely hints at that being what he meant.

 

So he was in prison?

[Keener98]

I missed the part where he said he was out partying and drinking.

 

Well, he didnt openly come out and say it, but comparing himself to "Wild Thing" Ricky Vaughn definitely hints at that being what he meant.

 

So he was in prison?

 

Not sure, he could also just mean he was out banging his teammates wives so who knows. Comparing yourself to Ricky Vaughn leaves a lot of things possible.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

Maybe it meant he dined at fine restaurants with a sleeveless coat.

[jersey cubs fan]

Wasn't Vaughn a closer? Now this makes no sense.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

Wasn't Vaughn a closer? Now this makes no sense.

I think he dabbled in both, but I'm calling BS until Aramis punches him in the face.

[hardcorecubfan]

I missed the part where he said he was out partying and drinking.

 

Well, he didnt openly come out and say it, but comparing himself to "Wild Thing" Ricky Vaughn definitely hints at that being what he meant.

 

So he was in prison?

 

Not sure, he could also just mean he was out banging his teammates wives so who knows. Comparing yourself to Ricky Vaughn leaves a lot of things possible.

 

No, then he would be comparing himself to Rafael Palmero.

[Four and Twenty]

Wasn't Vaughn a closer? Now this makes no sense.

I think he dabbled in both, but I'm calling BS until Aramis punches him in the face.

 

Mike Quade really needs to grow a thick mustache. Then again, he would look more like Scruffy from Futurama than Lou Brown from Major League.

 

 

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_v8-RLSMzdEg/Rka6cYl3g-I/AAAAAAAAAGg/brdpUQlPwgs/s400/Scruffy_%2528Futurama%2529.jpg

 

 

Works for me.

[davell]

I think it meant he messed up in his deodorant commercial.

[MWV]

Weren't Randy Wells-Ricky Vaughn comparisons being made last offseason, albeit in the context of "Randy Wells minor vision impairment will require him to wear big thick nerd-glasses like Ricky Vaughn".

[erik316wttn]

Weren't Randy Wells-Ricky Vaughn comparisons being made last offseason, albeit in the context of "Randy Wells minor vision impairment will require him to wear big thick nerd-glasses like Ricky Vaughn".

 

But he'll find some black frames that make him look badass.

[Guest]

Some of you guys are getting the references all wrong. He compared himself to ML 2 Ricky Vaughn, not the original.

[Pushfrog98]

Wasn't Vaughn a closer? Now this makes no sense.

I think he dabbled in both, but I'm calling BS until Aramis punches him in the face.

 

Mike Quade really needs to grow a thick mustache. Then again, he would look more like Scruffy from Futurama than Lou Brown from Major League.

 

 

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_v8-RLSMzdEg/Rka6cYl3g-I/AAAAAAAAAGg/brdpUQlPwgs/s400/Scruffy_%2528Futurama%2529.jpg

 

 

Works for me.

If only he could grow hair. He has a lot in common with good ole Stanley Sitwell...

[toonsterwu]

Thing is ... he really didn't have a bad year. He was inconsistent, but he sure got a bad rap from a lot of Cubs fans. Worked nearly 200 innings, improved his K rate without a significant BB rate increase. Posted real solid FIP/xFIP numbers.

 

I never really understood the disappointment in him that a lot of Cubs fans had. Sure, wish he was better ... but he was plenty solid, and considering the type of pitcher he is and the type of arsenal he has ... really, I didn't expect him to all of a sudden be competing for Cy's.

[Dr. Cub]

Thing is ... he really didn't have a bad year. He was inconsistent, but he sure got a bad rap from a lot of Cubs fans. Worked nearly 200 innings, improved his K rate without a significant BB rate increase. Posted real solid FIP/xFIP numbers.

 

I never really understood the disappointment in him that a lot of Cubs fans had. Sure, wish he was better ... but he was plenty solid, and considering the type of pitcher he is and the type of arsenal he has ... really, I didn't expect him to all of a sudden be competing for Cy's.

 

HE ONLY WON 8 GAMES!!!!! He's trash!!!!!

[illiniguy]

if he's stopping banging team mates wives, he picked a bad year since he missed out on Kerry's return.

[Tyrant]

I never really understood the disappointment in him that a lot of Cubs fans had. Sure, wish he was better ... but he was plenty solid, and considering the type of pitcher he is and the type of arsenal he has ... really, I didn't expect him to all of a sudden be competing for Cy's.

 

Because right or wrong, most fans still judge players based on actual on-field results. And Wells didn't produce very good results last year.

[woodprior04]

Thing is ... he really didn't have a bad year. He was inconsistent, but he sure got a bad rap from a lot of Cubs fans. Worked nearly 200 innings, improved his K rate without a significant BB rate increase. Posted real solid FIP/xFIP numbers.

 

This. Wells basically matched his peripherals from 2009, the only difference was a BABIP that was 26 points higher in 2010. Hopefully he can put the off-the-field stuff aside and have his best year yet in 2011.

[Guest]

I never really understood the disappointment in him that a lot of Cubs fans had. Sure, wish he was better ... but he was plenty solid, and considering the type of pitcher he is and the type of arsenal he has ... really, I didn't expect him to all of a sudden be competing for Cy's.

 

Because right or wrong, most fans still judge players based on actual on-field results. And Wells didn't produce very good results last year.

 

He was also very uneven with his performances, having decent starts followed up by getting tagged in the first inning which added up to meh results with good peripherals. Not going to endear yourself to the fans very much when you take that path to your results.

[Soul]

I still like you, Randy.

[toonsterwu]

I never really understood the disappointment in him that a lot of Cubs fans had. Sure, wish he was better ... but he was plenty solid, and considering the type of pitcher he is and the type of arsenal he has ... really, I didn't expect him to all of a sudden be competing for Cy's.

 

Because right or wrong, most fans still judge players based on actual on-field results. And Wells didn't produce very good results last year.

 

He was also very uneven with his performances, having decent starts followed up by getting tagged in the first inning which added up to meh results with good peripherals. Not going to endear yourself to the fans very much when you take that path to your results.

 

Agreed. I'm not trying to say Wells was good. He was solid, but inconsistent, and with fans, I understand their frustration with that.

[XZero771679666304]

I never really understood the disappointment in him that a lot of Cubs fans had. Sure, wish he was better ... but he was plenty solid, and considering the type of pitcher he is and the type of arsenal he has ... really, I didn't expect him to all of a sudden be competing for Cy's.

 

Because right or wrong, most fans still judge players based on actual on-field results. And Wells didn't produce very good results last year.

 

He was also very uneven with his performances, having decent starts followed up by getting tagged in the first inning which added up to meh results with good peripherals. Not going to endear yourself to the fans very much when you take that path to your results.

 

Agreed. I'm not trying to say Wells was good. He was solid, but inconsistent, and with fans, I understand their frustration with that.

 

I'm thrilled with anything positive we get out of him. I am always waiting for him to turn into a pumpkin.

[BCVM22]

Mike Quade really needs to grow a thick mustache. Then again, he would look more like Scruffy from Futurama.

 

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r71/bcvm22/sigzeon/quade_scruffy.png

 

There's definitely a resemblance.