Wolf keeping all options open for '09

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Randy Wolf's contributions to the Astros are noteworthy, as his signing was criticized. And while Wolf will be a free agent after this season, he just wants to make it to October. [link]

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Wolf Will Consider All Destinations In '09
Published 9/5/2008 by Joe Pawlikowski at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
When Astros lefty Randy Wolf reached free agency after the 2006 season, he made his desire to play closer to home, on the West Coast, well known. He signed with the Dodgers, and managed a little over 100 innings amid shoulder issues. His ERA, 4.73, wasn't too impressive. Yet the Padres, considered before the season to be contenders, decided to take a flier. They signed him to a one-year, $4.75MM deal with a number of incentives. Back in July, the Astros acquired Wolf in a trade. GM Ed Wade had been fond of the lefty since his days as general manager in Philly. He had even courted Wolf last winter, but the pitcher chose to stay out west. As Wolf once again reaches free agency ...

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