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The economy must really be in the toilet. The New York Mets put pitcher Billy Wagner on the waiver wire and according to a few sources, he made it all the way to the Red Sox. The Sox put a claim on him and are currently trying to work out a trade with [...]
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Via Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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August 20, 2009
The New York Mets would apparently love to unload closer Billy Wagner(notes), according to ESPN. The team has reportedly put him on waivers just before he is set to return from a long stay on the disabled list. And he is apparently ready to waive his no-trade clause.
Anybody who takes Wagner will have to shell our about $2.7 million for the rest of this season in addition to a...
Via Mets Fever
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August 19, 2009
There have been many questionable roster moves by the Mets during Omar Minaya's tenure but tonight they have made a very savvy one. The Mets are reported to have placed Billy Wagner on waivers, the waivers will expire before Wagner returns. So a claiming team would have to be willing to accept the remainder of this year's contract ( 2.7MM) without seeing him pitch.Because...
Via Mets Fever
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August 21, 2009
I said yesterday, in one day, the Mets made three roster blunders. One of them turned out to be inconsequential ( Livan) while the others are continuing the nightmare mess of a season that has plagued the Mets and the front office.1) Livan Hernandez was cut just an hour prior to an Oliver Perez side session, if Perez's knee didn't hold up, it could have cost him at least...
Via Mets Merized Online
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August 19, 2009
Jayson Stark of ESPN is reporting the following,
According to a major league source, the Mets placed Wagner on trade waivers Wednesday. That means those waivers would expire at 1 p.m. EDT Friday, hours before Wagner is scheduled to be activated and make his long-awaited return from Tommy John Surgery.
It’s unlikely Wagner would be claimed, since [...]
Via Sports Illustrated
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August 21, 2009
Mets reliever Billy Wagner has been claimed, SI.com has learned.
Via Cubbies Crib
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August 21, 2009
Former dominating closer Billy Wagner was placed on waivers two days ago by the Mets. On Friday, an unnamed team claimed Wagner, giving the Mets three days to work out a trade with that team. If no deal is reached, the Mets can either pull Wagner back or let the claiming team have him.
There has [...]
Via NY Daily News
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August 19, 2009
After 11 months away from the Mets and Billy Wagner said returning felt a lot like getting traded in the middle of the season. It was a prescient comment considering that during Wednesday's game, the Mets put him on waivers.
Via NY Daily News
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August 22, 2009
A source confirmed to the Daily News Friday that the Red Sox had put in a waiver claim for Mets reliever Billy Wagner. Notably, the Red Sox had two scouts in attendance at Citi Field on Thursday, when Wagner pitched a perfect inning.
Via Sports Blog Net
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August 21, 2009
According to a report the Boston Red Sox have placed a waiver claim on Mets reliever Billy Wagner. They now have 3 days to try to work a trade with the Mets or could claim him if he is released.Fenway West- The Western Home to Red Sox Nation http://www.fenwaywest.com
Via *D MLB Trade Rumors
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August 22, 2009
I'm proud of you fellas. You all kept your head on a swivel, and that's what you gotta do when you find yourself in a vicious link fight...
The Boston Herald reports that Bean Stringfellow, agent for reliever Billy Wagner, said his client is willing to waive his no-trade clause to go anywhere that would give him a shot to win a championship. "Certainly...
Via *D MLB Trade Rumors
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August 21, 2009
Links for the afternoon...
Richard Justice of the Houston Chronicle presents a dream Astros lineup for 2010 that includes John Lackey and Justin Duchscherer.
Tyler Hissey ranks Lackey, Duchscherer and other impending free agents to start determining their value.
Jay Schreiber of the New York Times says the Mets' failure to agree to terms with either...
Via Miami Herald
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August 20, 2009
Billy Wagner's perfect return to the mound came at the expense of Livan Hernandez.
Via Star Tribune
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August 21, 2009
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