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More Surgeries On Tap For This Week
More Surgeries On Tap For This Week
theghostofmoonlightgraham.wordpress.com — As we found out last week, tis the season for surgeries. This week there are three more surgeries set for some notable players. Let's take a look at who is going under the knife this week. (more) More Surgeries On Tap For This Week
Red Sox 2009 Bullpen Review
sportsofboston.com — The clean-up crew was good enough this year to merit an A- in my report card . The depth was lacking last season, but this season’s options made all the difference on what was one of the finest pens in the game. Jonathan Papelbon was lights out in the regular season (ignore the playoffs ... (more) Red Sox 2009 Bullpen Review

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Fanhouse: MLB Free-Agent Compensation ‘Elias Rankings’ Released
Bay, Wagner are Type A free agents
17 hours ago at Extra Bases
Red Sox 2009 Bullpen Review
20 hours ago at Sports of Boston
Jason Bay among three to hit free agency
bostonherald.com — Three former Red Sox players - outfielders Jason Bay and Rocco Baldelli and reliever Billy Wagner - officially filed for free agency yesterday, the first possible day they... (more) Jason Bay among three to hit free agency
Tim Lincecum Gets Charged with Marijuana Possession
Tim Lincecum Gets Charged with Marijuana Possession
rightoffrussell.com — During times like these, aren’t we happy to have someone like Billy Rowell in the O’s organization instead of Towelie! (more) Tim Lincecum Gets Charged with Marijuana Possession
Wagner And Baldelli File For Free Agency
Wagner And Baldelli File For Free Agency
soxanddawgs.com — Earlier on Thursday, Boston Red Sox outfielder Jason Bay filed for free agency . Later in the day, two of his teammates joined him. Reliever Billy Wagner and reserve outfielder Rocco Baldelli both filed for free agency on Thursday afternoon. It was expected that Wagner would file for free ... (more) Wagner And Baldelli File For Free Agency
RotoGraphs: FAFI – Billy Wagner
RotoGraphs: FAFI – Billy Wagner
mlbnotebook.com — In the second installment in the Free Agent Fantasy Impact series, I look at Billy's Wagner value at how it ties in with where he goes in free agency. Next installment will be up on Thursday, so be sure to tune in then for even more fantasy fun! Check it out: If ... (more) RotoGraphs: FAFI – Billy Wagner
Free Agent Fantasy Impact: Billy Wagner
fangraphs.com — In a scenario that seemed ridiculous at the start of the year, Billy Wagner may be one of the most highly sought after relievers this offseason. Wagner missed the majority of the season after undergoing Tommy John surgery last August. Wagner rejoined ... (more) Free Agent Fantasy Impact: Billy Wagner
Look, It’s Billy Bob Thornton…WS Edition
Look, It’s Billy Bob Thornton…WS Edition
fatpickled.com — Chase Utley Jesse James A.J. Burnett (with personal catcher/pool advisor) Dale Jr. Joba Turtle Cliff Lee Michael Phelps Joe Girardi Actor Tony Plana Charlie Manuel Bob Knight Raul Ibanez Lou Diamond Phillips  ... (more) Look, It’s Billy Bob Thornton…WS Edition
OTL: The Redemption of Billy Cannon
OTL: The Redemption of Billy Cannon
sports.espn.go.com — NGOLA, La. -- The prison dentist walks slowly down the gravel road past the warden's house. He is stooped, with a big belly, two white tufts of hair and a bald spot. He's got a bulbous nose and a creak in his step. But look closer. There are still ... (more) OTL: The Redemption of Billy Cannon
Billy Joel Song Immortalizes Bears Offensive Futility
Billy Joel Song Immortalizes Bears Offensive Futility
notqualifiedtocomment.com — Blog Down, Chicago Bears found this great remake of a Billy Joel song ripping the Bears offense and Ron Turner. The offense has frustrated us all season, except Jay Cutler of course, and this song does nothing to remedy that, but it is clever and funny. ronturnersong sound bite  ... (more) Billy Joel Song Immortalizes Bears Offensive Futility
Offense Billy Cannon (video)
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Offense Billy Cannon (video)
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What should we do with 40 Million Dollars?
halosheaven.com — What should the Angels do with 40 million dollars leaving the payroll? Guerrero:  15,000,000 Lackey: 10,000,000 Escobar: 10,000,000 Figgins:  5,776,000 Abreu: 5,000,000 Oliver:  3,665,000 Quinlan:  1,100,000 Here is a list of ... (more) What should we do with 40 Million Dollars?
11 Hours To Go
11 Hours To Go
fackyouk.blogspot.com — Good morning, Fackers. Today is the big day. Well, one of at least four big days, anyway. When was the last time you were this excited in anticipation of a sporting event? If we're talking strictly about baseball, it's obviously the '03 and '04 ALCSes. Being out Boston at the time, it was ... (more) 11 Hours To Go
Trading Joakim Soria is Fool’s Gold
Trading Joakim Soria is Fool’s Gold
kingsofkauffman.com — The concept of trading Joakim Soria was tossed out earlier in the year, and is certainly not a new or groundbreaking idea. However recently the idea of the Royals trading their elite closer has started to gain some new momentum. For me the idea is terribly flawed. Trading Joakim Soria is ... (more) Trading Joakim Soria is Fool’s Gold
A pair of experienced GMs are wading into the free agent pool
boston.com — 1. Will Dr. Charles Steinberg (left) surface in San Diego?; 2. Had just finished discussing Roger Clemens with Toronto Sun baseball columnist Bob Elliott when we walked into our Anaheim hotel and there in a conference room singing to a private ... (more) A pair of experienced GMs are wading into the free agent ...
The Daniel Bard train gains momentum
The Daniel Bard train gains momentum
bases.nbcsports.com — Every few days you see another article like this about Daniel Bard in the Boston media: There's little doubt that with his potential, Bard could conceivably be a big-league closer right away. He has an overpowering fastball that regularly hits... (more) The Daniel Bard train gains momentum
The ‘Ropolitans Radio recap [Ep. 2]
The ‘Ropolitans Radio recap [Ep. 2]
theropolitans.com — Here are some clips from The ‘Ropolitans radio.  Joining me on the segments were Andrew Fletcher , Jeremy Schilling and Corey Hersch. Part 1: Playoff baseball & Ron Darling Part 2: Billy Wagner Part 3: Roy Halladay and such More tomorrow… [[ Home || Twitter || ... (more) The ‘Ropolitans Radio recap [Ep. 2]
Agent: Former All-Star Wagner is not retiring
msn.foxsports.com — This just in: Billy Wagner is not retiring. (more) Agent: Former All-Star Wagner is not retiring
Could Angels' John Lackey return to Texas as free agent? - Jon Heyman  - SI.com
Could Angels' John Lackey return to Texas as free agent? - Jon Heyman - SI.com
sportsillustrated.cnn.com — Notes• Pitching guru Rick Peterson may have a couple options. He has interviewed with the Brewers to become their pitching coach, and his close relationship with Willie Randolph from their days together with the Mets before they got fired together ... (more) Could Angels' John Lackey return to Texas as free agent? ...
Agent: Wagner Not Retiring
Agent: Wagner Not Retiring
metsblog.com — Bean Stringfellow, the agent for former Met Billy Wagner , told reporters that Wagner has no intention of retiring. Stringfellow told reporters: “He wants a ring and he did not do all that rehab just to quit now…”  ... (more) Agent: Wagner Not Retiring
Give Minaya His Man
blog.nj.com — Ron Jenkins / McClatchy-Tribune Lost in the Billy Wagner may-or-may-not retire storyline that's floated around lately, you probably missed the news that Texas Rangers hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo will not return to his post in 2010 after what Evan ... (more) Give Minaya His Man
"The Ballad of Billy the Kid"
"The Ballad of Billy the Kid"
hallofverygood.com — “I don’t plan on talking to nobody,” Billy Wagner told reporters when asked where he might end up next season. “I’ve got nothing else to (accomplish).” Wagner has mouthed off before, so whether or not this is just another in a long line of quotable ... (more) "The Ballad of Billy the Kid"
Agent says Billy Wagner is not intending to retire
Agent says Billy Wagner is not intending to retire
sports.espn.go.com — Billy Wagner's agent says the closer has no intention of retiring, despite a previous media report (more) Agent says Billy Wagner is not intending to retire
Link: Wagner not retiring?
Link: Wagner not retiring?
theropolitans.com — Bean Stringfellow, Billy Wagner’s agent, tells the Boston Herald , “Those comments probably came right after the Red Sox lost, so I’d bet they were said in the heat of the moment, when he was very frustrated. That’s probably not the best time to take comments like that as gospel.” The Wagner ... (more) Link: Wagner not retiring?
Billy Wagner possible hang
bostonherald.com — T he Red Sox [ team stats ] hope Billy Wagner was only venting. Wagner s comments in yesterday s edition of the New York Post hinted at the 38-year-old strongly considering retirement after the Red Sox early dismissal from the playoffs. His agent, ... (more) Billy Wagner possible hang
That Was Quick: Wagner Coming Back
duelingcouches.blogspot.com — "Is Billy Wagner planning to call it quits? The veteran reliever told the New York Post he is planning to retire rather than pursue a closer's job for next season. "I don't plan on talking to nobody," Wagner said when asked where he might pitch in 2010. But ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney ... (more) That Was Quick: Wagner Coming Back
Billy Wagner possible hang-up
bostonherald.com — The Red Sox hope Billy Wagner was only venting. Wagner's comments in yesterday's edition of the New York Post hinted at the 38-year-old strongly considering... (more) Billy Wagner possible hang-up
Report: Billy Wagner might retire, stop at 385 saves - ESPN Boston
Report: Billy Wagner might retire, stop at 385 saves - ESPN Boston
sports.espn.go.com — When the Mets were shopping Billy Wagner at the trade deadline last year, he was hoping for a match that would allow him to close full time in 2010. Now, he might not even pitch. "I don't plan on talking to nobody," the impending free agent said of ... (more) Report: Billy Wagner might retire, stop at 385 saves - ...
Billy Wagner plans to retire
Billy Wagner plans to retire
scoresreport.com — Billy Wagner told the New York Post that he plans to retire in the offseason. “I don’t plan on talking to nobody,” Wagner said, when asked where he might pitch next season. Does that mean retirement? “Why wouldn’t I?” he said. “I’ve got ... (more) Billy Wagner plans to retire
Still Wish Mets Had Billy Wagner?
Still Wish Mets Had Billy Wagner?
nybaseballdigest.com — Well, we’re beginning to see how the Billy Wagner Saga is playing out. Less than two months after the Mets traded Wagner to the Boston Red Sox, Wagner is now talking about retiring. “Why wouldn’t I? I’ve got nothing else to (accomplish),” Wagner told the New York ... (more) Still Wish Mets Had Billy Wagner?
Billy Wagner Mulling Retirement
Billy Wagner Mulling Retirement
firebrandal.com — In what is the first curveball in an early off-season, relief ace and potential closer replacement, Billy Wagner, has been considering possible retirment. While sources close to the pitcher state that Wagner may just need a ‘cooling period’ to settle down after the ... (more) Billy Wagner Mulling Retirement
Billy Wagner Leaning Toward Retirement
mlbtraderumors.com — Billy Wagner is planning to retire, based on comments the pitcher made to Mike Puma of the New York Post yesterday. It was previously thought that Wagner would attempt to find a closing job this winter and attempt to get the 15 additional saves he ... (more) Billy Wagner Leaning Toward Retirement
Don't Count Wagner Out
Don't Count Wagner Out
fenwaywest.com — There is a lot of chatter this morning that Billy Wagner is going to retire based on an article in the N.Y. Post . His answers were not an all-out commitment to retirement so there is a chance he will be playing baseball next year. His agent thinks he will be back: “That’s not what Billy ... (more) Don't Count Wagner Out
Ex-Met Wagner eyes retirement, not 400th career save
nypost.com — Billy Wagner may have thrown his last pitch in the major leagues. The former Mets pitcher told The Post yesterday he's planning to retire rather than pursue a closer's job -- and 400 career saves -- next season. Wagner allowed two runs in two-t... (more) Ex-Met Wagner eyes retirement, not 400th career save
Billy Wagner Talking Retirement
Billy Wagner Talking Retirement
mlb.fanhouse.com — by Tom Fornelli After coming to the Boston Red Sox this season Billy Wagner made 17 appearances out of the bullpen and posted a 1.72 ERA. It was exactly the type of performance Wagner needed to help his chances of finding a closer's job somewhere in ... (more) Billy Wagner Talking Retirement
Wagner To Retire?
Wagner To Retire?
duelingcouches.blogspot.com — "Billy Wagner has 385 saves in his major league career, and he's said before that 400 is a milestone he hopes to achieve. Perhaps it's not a major priority for him after all. According to a report in the New York Post this morning, the 38-year-old lefthander, who was acquired by the Red Sox ... (more) Wagner To Retire?
Report: Wagner may retire
boston.com — Billy Wagner tells The New York Post he may retire rather than pursuing a closer's job elsewhere. (more) Report: Wagner may retire
Did the Mets trade six weeks of Billy Wagner for two minor leaguers?
Did the Mets trade six weeks of Billy Wagner for two minor leaguers?
theropolitans.com — So it seems. According to a report in the NY Post , Billy Wagner is “planning to retire.” Wagner, who was traded from the Mets to the Boston Red Sox on Aug. 25 for Chris Carter and Eddie Lora, appeared in only 15 games for the Sox.  He posted a 1.98 ERA and 1.098 WHIP in 13 2-3 innings.  ... (more) Did the Mets trade six weeks of Billy Wagner for two ...
Wagner Listens To Too Much Kansas
Wagner Listens To Too Much Kansas
pabaseball.blogspot.com — I love Billy Wagner. I thought we could take a break from playoff fever and Rockies talk (especially because I got to see two innings from the last three games...) and talk about our old friend because he had some interesting comments yesterday. When asked if he might retire, The Rat had this ... (more) Wagner Listens To Too Much Kansas
Billy Wagner To Retire?
Billy Wagner To Retire?
soxanddawgs.com — When the Boston Red Sox acquired Billy Wagner in a trade with the New York Mets, they knew they weren’t going to re-sign him. Sox GM Theo Epstein planned on offering Wagner arbitration so that if Wags declined and signed somewhere else, the Red Sox could get two draft picks. Now it ... (more) Billy Wagner To Retire?
Mets Deal Look Good if Wagner Retires
Mets Deal Look Good if Wagner Retires
nybaseballdigest.com — Mike Puma of the NY Post reports that former Mets pitcher Billy Wagner told the paper yesterday he’s planning to retire rather than pursue a closer’s job. Many wanted the Mets to keep Wagner so they could acquire the two draft picks that his Type A status would bring. Perhaps ... (more) Mets Deal Look Good if Wagner Retires
Wagner eyes retirement, not 400th career save
nypost.com — Billy Wagner may have thrown his last pitch in the major leagues. The former Mets pitcher told The Post yesterday he's planning to retire rather than pursue a closer's job -- and 400 career saves -- next season. Wagner allowed two runs in two-thi... (more) Wagner eyes retirement, not 400th career save
Getting Swept Up With the ALDS
sportsofboston.com — Something isn’t right. This was supposed to be easy, wasn’t it? I mean, this was the Red Sox; they always beat the Angles in the postseason. Waking up Monday, there was the bad taste of defeat in Red Sox Nation, but worse, the hometown team fell via the sweep. You really have to ... (more) Getting Swept Up With the ALDS
What are the Mets plans for Chris Carter..
What are the Mets plans for Chris Carter..
metsfever.blogspot.com — When the Mets traded Billy Wagner to the Red Sox, reports leaked that we were receiving Chris Carter in return. Carter a 26 y/o career minor leaguer was reported to have hit at every level of the minors but because of his defensive deficiencies had been blocked from making the majors in two ... (more) What are the Mets plans for Chris Carter..
Ha ha, Look at you!
Ha ha, Look at you!
thundermatt.com — I bet Billy Wagner could've saved that game. (more) Ha ha, Look at you!
Abreu gets better of ex
weei.com — Billy Wagner knows one of baseball s golden rules is never letting hitters peek behind the pitcher's curtain, but he could never help himself when it came to Bobby Abreu. The two were teammates coming up in the Astros minor league system and later as ... (more) Abreu gets better of ex
Boston’s Bullpen Implodes, Angels Sweep Red Sox
Boston’s Bullpen Implodes, Angels Sweep Red Sox
theghostofmoonlightgraham.wordpress.com — The Boston Red Sox had not one, not two, but three opportunities with two strikes and two outs in the bottom of the ninth with a two run lead to close out the game and couldn’t get the job done. The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim stunned Red Sox Nation by scoring three runs with two outs (more) Boston’s Bullpen Implodes, Angels Sweep Red Sox
Wagner’s Poor Postseason Results Continue
Wagner’s Poor Postseason Results Continue
nybaseballdigest.com — Small sample size? Mets fans saw a shaky Billy Wagner during the 2006 playoffs. Going into this afternoon’s contest Wagner had a 9.28 career playoff ERA and a WHIP of 1.8. I realize Jonathan Papelbon was responsible for the inherited runners, and the loss, but Wagner was asked to get ... (more) Wagner’s Poor Postseason Results Continue