Wagner downplays Mets-Phils rivalry
Published 4/19/2008 by Ken Mandel at Major League Baseball News
There's no rivalry and no aura, at least according to Billy Wagner. The outspoken Mets closer should know. As a representative of both factions, Wagner has friends in each clubhouse, despite once being labeled a "rat" by Phillies outfielder Pat Burrell. The Phillies and Mets don't hate each other.
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