David Wells


	David Wells is a San Diego native.

2006 opening day age: 42
Contract status: Wells is a free agent at the end of the 2006 season.
Career biography: baseballlibrary.com
In the show: Blue Jays (1987-92), Tigers (1993-95), Reds (1995), Orioles (1996), Yankees (1997-98), Blue Jays (1999-2000), White Sox (2001), Yankees (2002-03), Padres (2004), Red Sox (2005-06), Padres (2006).
How he was acquired: Wells signed a one-year contract with the Padres on Dec. 31, 2003.
How he was lost: Wells signed with the Red Sox on Dec. 17, 2004.
How he was acquired again: The Padres traded for Wells on Aug. 31, 2006.

Player most similar to: Mickey Lolich.
Resume: Three-time All-Star (1995, 1998, 2000). ... ALCS MVP (1998). ... Top 10 in AL Cy Young Award voting twice (1998, 2000). ... Pitched perfect game (May 17, 1998, Yankees d. Twins, 4-0). .. Led AL in wins (2000). ... Led AL in innings (1999). ... Led AL in complete games (1999-2000). ... Led AL in shutouts (1998).
Career year, 1998: 18-4, 3.49 ERA, 163 strikeouts and 29 walks in 214.1 innings, eight complete games, five shutouts. Wells also pitched a perfect game, was named ALCS MVP and won Game 1 of the World Series.

The David Wells Library

Wells eases his way back into shape — The Associated Press (Feb. 21, 2004)

Surf’s up as Wells comes home — The Associated Press (Jan. 14, 2004)

Wells spurns Yanks, signs with Padres — The Associated Press (Dec. 31, 2003)

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