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Mets Deal Look Good if Wagner Retires
Mets Deal Look Good if Wagner Retires
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 ...
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
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
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
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