He always has been among NL leaders in walks per nine innings. He has had two strong career playoff starts, winning and losing one. If he stays healthy, he would be a steal. 2 starter worth a Wells and more. The Astros will wonder if Wells has mad cow or has ever participated in a chainsaw massacre.
Sources say no.
But this is the kind of move Williams must make well before the July 31 trade deadline. In early June of last year, the Yankees beat rivals to Denny Neagle and the Braves picked off Andy Ashby. You've gone to this Wells once too often, Ken.