Wandy Rodriguez RUMORS & NEWS

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "Away from the cramped quarters of Miller Park, Wandy Rodriguez got his revenge. Rodriguez, three starts removed from a poor outing on the road against the Milwaukee Brewers, shut them down with seven strong innings in the Pirates' 3-1 win Wednesday night at PNC Park. Rodriguez (4-2)..." May 16

Pittsburgh Tribune Review "There are two versions of Wandy Rodriguez. There is the Rodriguez who excels at home, and the Rodriguez who struggles on the road. The Pirates' starting pitcher is one of the best left-handers in the game when he's at home, where he has 3.40 career ERA. On the road, Rodriguez has a career..." May 01

Pittsburgh Tribune Review "The Pirates entered Wednesday with just three quality starts from their staff in 13 games, the woes continuing early this week as starters James McDonald and Jonathan Sanchez struggled on back-to-back nights against St. Louis. Manager Clint Hurdle needed good news, and he received it..." April 18

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "During the next few days, the Pirates must navigate the uncertainty caused by a tight hamstring, a stretch of 20 games in a row without a day off and a possible impending roster move. The Pirates had not received the results from the MRI exam on left-handed pitcher Wandy Rodriguez's left..." April 10

MLB.com "Pirates left-hander Wandy Rodriguez had to abruptly leave his start Monday night with hamstring tightness in his left leg. Rodriguez, nursing a 3-1 lead, delivered a first-pitch strike to Arizona's Martin Prado with one out and a man on first in the third inning. He strolled off the mound,..." April 09

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "For six innings Wednesday night, Wandy Rodriguez slid his way through the Chicago Cubs lineup with ease. Even when the Cubs gummed up the works in the seventh, Rodriguez wriggled free -- with some help from his bullpen. He helped the Pirates to their first win of the season, a 3-0 victory..." April 04

Pittsburgh Tribune Review "The numbers were in the Pirates' favor in the seventh inning Monday, but the outcome worked better for the Cincinnati Reds. With the Pirates leading, 3-1, the Reds had runners on first and second with two outs. With switch-hitter Dioner Navarro at the plate, manager Clint Hurdle replaced..." September 12

Pittsburgh Tribune Review "Left-hander Wandy Rodriguez was unimpressive in his first four starts after the Pirates acquired him July 24 via a trade with the Houston Astros. Some of that probably was due to him trying to do too much to impress his new club. "I think he tried to validate the trade," Pirates manager Clint..." September 05

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "Wandy Rodriguez has identified the issue that plagued him in his past two starts -- a small problem with big consequences. One pitch that missed its location turned his start Thursday, just like it did in his previous outing. That pitch Thursday against Wil Nieves resulted in a home run that..." August 10

Pittsburgh Tribune Review "The Pirates bolstered their rotation Tuesday by acquiring Wandy Rodriguez from the Houston Astros for prospects Robbie Grossman, Rudy Owens and Colton Cain. Rodriguez gives the Pirates a durable, veteran starter to hedge against second-half fatigue from James McDonald (on pace to surpass last..." July 29

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "Wandy Rodriguez took a familiar drive Thursday afternoon. Walked through familiar doors. Saw familiar faces. But, at one point, he took a different turn in the tunnels of Minute Maid Park. Walked into a different clubhouse. Pitched off a different bullpen mound. Same stadium. New team. Worlds..." July 27

Houston Chronicle "Wandy Rodriguez, traded to Pittsburgh on Tuesday, will make his first start for the Pirates on Saturday … in Houston, against the Astros. Rodriguez told reporters of the Pirates rotation before Thursday's game between Pittsburgh and Houston. Rodriguez, the last player left on the Astros..." July 27

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "Both Wandy Rodriguez's new manager and his once-former teammate felt the same way about him joining the Pirates: They are excited to see what he can do in a competitive environment. Clint Barmes played with Rodriguez for the Houston Astros for one season before he joined the Pirates. He said..." July 26

Rum Bunter "When we said yesterday that Paul Maholm didn't add up, we should have taken that extra step and looked at who did. So, a day late, and quite a few million dollars more than Maholm, we look at newly acquired Wandy Rodriguez matchups versus the NL Central. Wandy owns the Cubs. Maholm got..." July 25

Houston Chronicle "What Wandy Rodriguez represented as the last remaining link to the Astros' 2005 World Series team is undeniable. But it's another last linkage that really hits hard given the events of this month, which have culminated in Rodriguez being the latest Astros veteran to be traded, going to the..." July 25

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "The Pirates made a move to improve their starting rotation Tuesday night, acquiring left-handed starter Wandy Rodriguez and cash from the Houston Astros in exchange for three minor leaguers. In doing so, they got a veteran left-hander under contractual control past this season while having the..." July 25

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "The Pirates made a move to improve their starting rotation Tuesday, acquiring left-handed starter Wandy Rodriguez and cash from the Houston Astros in exchange for three minor leaguers. In doing so, they got a veteran left-hander under contractual control past this season while having the Astros..." July 25

CBSSports.com "The Pirates have acquired Wandy Rodriguez from the Astros. The Astros will pay some of the $30 million remaining on Rodriguez's contract, and the surprising Pirates will get help in their bid to make the playoffs for the first time since 1992. Minor leaguer outfielder Robbie Grossman and..." July 24

Houston Chronicle "In a 34-58 season, one loss can just blend into the previous loss and become indistinguishable from the next loszzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz. But wake up. This one was bad. The much more concerning thing than just an 8-4 loss to the San Diego Padres on Wednesday is what has become of the Wandy Rodriguez,..." July 19

Houston Chronicle "Wandy Rodriguez walked into the visitors' clubhouse at Pittsburgh's PNC Park last week when a couple of teammates decided to have some fun. "You're next, Wandy!" one yelled from across the room, the day after the Astros traded another of their high-priced veterans, first baseman Carlos Lee, to..." July 12

Foxsports.com "With the non-waiver trade deadline less than six weeks away, the cavalcade of scouting stars is underway. Tuesday night in Houston, sources say representatives for the Yankees, Giants and Blue Jays were in attendance as left-hander Wandy Rodriguez allowed two earned runs over seven innings in a..." June 20

Houston Chronicle "As much as symmetry and the mighty dollar, the reason baseball seasons are 162 games long is players like J.D. Martinez. There will be highs like his first three weeks, which were probably a lie, and lows like his last three weeks, which also were probably a lie. Life as a ballplayer is a..." May 24

Houston Chronicle "Turning point: The game changed after two different pitching moves, not just removing Wandy Rodriguez after eight, but also when Fernando Rodriguez replaced Wesley Wright after Wright and Wilton Lopez had struck out five straight. The game was over two batters later. On the mound: Wandy..." May 14

Houston Chronicle "The streak of bad defense behind Wandy Rodriguez has reached the point of laughter, but only if crying isn't your go-to emotion. Tuesday night at Nationals Park, where Rodriguez's defensive plague came along for the roadie, it was joined by a different and much worse problem: a total lack of..." April 18

Houston Chronicle "The soundtrack to Astros pitcher Wandy Rodriguez's season is taking shape thematically, if not so pleasingly. Cue up U2's "Get On Your Boots" for the opening credits. Drop in Nancy Sinatra's rendition of "These Boots Are Made For Walking." Add, for the country music constituency, Shania Twain's..." April 12

Houston Chronicle "Wandy Rodriguez had a figurative sigh of relief Tuesday, not only finishing the fourth inning for the first time this spring but also the fifth and the sixth in a 14-7 win over the Tigers. It wasn't without a few ugly moments, as the Tigers jumped on him for five runs in the first two innings...." March 28

Houston Chronicle "It was a familiar outing and postgame conversation for Wandy Rodriguez, who finds March getting awfully late with few innings built up. Never a spring success story, Rodriguez had problems of every variety — hits, walks, defense behind him, footing on the mound — during an 8-2 loss to the New..." March 23

Houston Chronicle "Astros lefty Wandy Rodriguez cut off his second bullpen session of the spring with tightness in his back, but he expects to be a go for the third on Saturday. "I just stopped because I felt a little bit sore and I didn't want to throw more," Rodriguez said. "Tomorrow I'll start to throw..." February 24

Houston Chronicle "By midday Wednesday — the Astros' final full day at baseball's winter meetings — the logjam had begun to break apart in the team's quest to trade off some of its remaining high salaries. With Mark Buehrle's agreement to terms on a four-year $58.5 million deal with the suddenly splashy Miami..." December 08

Denver Post "This past season, the Rockies had delusions of adequacy. Instead of making history with a first-ever division title, they posted the most disappointing year in franchise history. Sustained success remains elusive. The 2007 World Series? was followed by the 2008 foot in the bear trap. The..." October 28

Houston Chronicle "Wandy Rodriguez nearly did something extremely difficult. For a brief interlude Monday, he had visions of fashioning a winning record pitching for the worst team in Astros history. Rodriguez left his final start of the season with a 4-2 lead and had to settle for a no-decision, leaving his..." September 28

Houston Chronicle "Wandy Rodriguez, except for an almost inexplicable five-batter stretch, was as good as he's ever been. His teammates made sure this night would be remembered for the good. Rodriguez struck out a career-high 13 batters in seven innings, and the Astros chipped away at a three-run deficit before..." August 30

Denver Post "When he walked into the visiting clubhouse at Coors Field on Wednesday morning, Wandy Rodriguez didn't know if he was coming or going. "I thought about it a lot (Tuesday) night," Rodriguez said through an interpreter. "I didn't know if I'd be over here or over there." He got his answer after..." August 25

Denver Post "The Rockies' search for starting pitching is so desperate it has turned into a $36 million game of blind man's bluff for general manager Dan O'Dowd. Oh, Wandy. Can a 32-year-old southpaw named Wandy Rodriguez become the staff ace for Colorado that Ubaldo Jimenez? ultimately failed to..." August 24

Rotoworld.com "More on the possible destination change for Wandy Rodriguez in a minute, but first, an actual trade. Going to the Jays: Kelly Johnson. Going to the D'Backs: Aaron Hill and John McDonald (yes, as confirmed by the presence of McDonald, it's a blockbuster). I'd be surprised if this sparks a dramatic..." August 24

MLB.com "Astros left-hander Wandy Rodriguez was claimed off waivers Tuesday, a person familiar with the situation confirmed to MLB.com. The Astros and the claiming team -- the Colorado Rockies, according to FOXsports.com's Ken Rosenthal -- have 48 hours to work out a deal, or they could let him go to..." August 23

New York Post "Houston lefty Wandy Rodriguez was put on waivers Friday, and if not claimed he will clear today. While the Yankees backed off Rodriguez as the Aug. 1 trade deadline approached, they have been following the cash-dumping Astros, who are looking to move him. The Blue Jays have an interest,..." August 22

Houston Chronicle "The Astros placed starting pitchers Wandy Rodriguez and Brett Myers and shortstop Clint Barmes on waivers, according to a person with knowledge of the moves. While all are on the active roster and might be for years to come in the cases of the pitchers, who have multiyear deals, the asking..." August 20

SportingNews.com "The Astros are believed to be placing lefthander starting pitcher Wandy Rodriguez on trade waivers this week and there is a growing belief that Rodriguez will be claimed by a team, according to CBSSports.com. Rodriguez was talked in trade rumors leading up to the July 31 nonwaiver trading..." August 11

Houston Chronicle "The Astros have morphed into the team with the incredible shrinking payroll. Astros pitcher Wandy Rodriguez could have sworn he saw the same thing happen to the strike zone. Rodriguez collaborated with three relievers to put up zeros in eight of the nine innings and still absorbed a 5-1 loss to..." August 03

Houston Chronicle "As pleased as Wandy Rodriguez was to survive the trade deadline still an Astro amid calls that went up nearly to the 3 p.m. cutoff, the saga might not be over. He can still be traded, presuming he and the $38 million remaining on his contract clear waivers. Sunday was just the non-waiver trade..." August 01

Hardball Talk "About four hours remain until MLB's non-waiver trade deadline. And things are really starting to heat up. According to FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal, the Yankees are "trying for" Astros left-hander Wandy Rodriguez. The 'Stros have already parted with outfielders Hunter Pence and Michael..." July 31

New York Daily News "Is it time for the Yankees to panic or to preach patience? That depends on how much Brian Cashman , Joe Girardi and the rest of the front office believe in their current crop of starting pitchers. With two days until the non-waiver trade deadline, names such as Ubaldo Jimenez , Wandy..." July 29

Houston Chronicle "Wandy Rodriguez saved his best for last Thursday in the Astros' 5-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals, and Houston and the baseball world await what is meant by last. Rodriguez retired his final 13 batters, perhaps just of his seven-inning start, but with the trade deadline four days away,..." July 29

Hardball Talk "The Diamondbacks entered Sunday's action with a healthy 54-47 record, but they're four games behind the Giants in the National League West and five games back of the Braves in the Wild Card race. To remain competitive, the D'Backs need to make a high-impact move at this year's trade deadline...." July 25

Houston Chronicle "If Saturday served as an audition, possibly Wandy Rodriguez's second-to-last before the trade deadline, he likely got some pretty good marks from scouts in attendance. Rodriguez dropped his ERA to 3.60 in a seven-inning performance in which he gave up two runs on three hits and a walk and..." July 24

CBSSports.com "The Reds, four games behind in the crowded National League Central, continue to push to upgrade their starting pitching. But that's not all. Even as they've strongly pursued Colorado's Ubaldo Jimenez and have looked into Houston's Wandy Rodriguez, the Reds have expanded their search for a..." July 20

SI.com "The Astros' Wandy Rodriguez may be as good as it gets among starting pitchers on this trade market, and that's assuming Houston consents to trading him, which is no certainty. The Astros are talking to other teams, but they remain something of a wild card because they have been reluctant to sell..." July 06

Houston Chronicle "Good Wandy, bad Wandy. By reputation, Wandy Rodriguez is an Astros pitcher of two distinct, erratic identities. The reputation is becoming as outdated as a phone that doesn't take pictures. For more than a year, what the Astros mostly get is good Wandy and better Wandy, with an occasional..." July 01