It's time, enough with the Moose, no more Sean Henn or Ron Villone.  It's time for Boomer III in the Bronx.  David Wells is out there on the market and the New York Yankees would be wise to take a shot at him.  He's cheap, has a rubber arm and a post-season/New York track record to die for.

Honestly for what he'd be getting paid is David Wells any worse of an option than Mike Mussina in the rotation or Sean Henn and Ron Villone as a lefty out of the bullpen?  And don't scoff about age either, especially considering the Yanks have trotted out the like of Mussina (38), Roger Clemens (45) and in recent years Randy Johnson and Kevin Brown.  Heck in 2003 they were so desperate to find a lefty out of the bullpen that they eventually took a chance on the ancient Jessie Orosco.  So why not take a chance on Wells?  He's a guy who loves New York and thrives there and should have a chip on his shoulder to go out on top. 

They wouldn't be asking Wells to be a savior, just better than what they've got.  Now if one wants to argue prospects Joba Chamberlain or Ian Kennedy should take Mussina's rotation spot then fair enough.  But are Henn and his 5.34 ERA and Villone and his 4.42 ERA any better than Wells?  For the Yanks who were desperate for some innings, for a long man could've used Wells' arm big time last night.

In 22 starts, Wells is 5-8 with an ERA of 5.54 in 118.7 innings this season, while Mussina in 22 starts is 8-9 with an ERA of 5.22 in 120.7 innings.  What's the worst that could happen if Wells was brought back for another go-around in the Bronx?  Wells is career 68-28 in Pinstripes including seven post-season victories in his Yankee career and a World Series Championship as the ace in 1998.

If nothing else the Yankees try to find a little bit of lightning in a bottle.  Heck it worked with Al Leiter when they made their valiant comeback in 2005.  Boomer III in the Bronx, make it happen Mr. Cashman, you're on the clock.