Comments on: Note: Billy Wagner will do what’s Necessary

By: rM teM

rM teM — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:36:14 +0000

In the beginning, I thought Wagner was going to be a real warrior. My opinion of him has plummeted.

By: nymetsjeff

nymetsjeff — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:53:10 +0000

Wagner’s comments get me fired up. I am ready to dropkick the Philly Phanatic and can’t wait for tonight.

We need everyone to have this mindset. Then we will really start winning and catapult into the playoffs.

One thing I ask, please don’t rush him back. Last thing we need is for him to blow his arm out and not be able to pitch in the playoffs. I know we have to make the playoffs first, but like he said, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. The short-term looks ok with the bullpen.

If he can’t come back (seems unlikely), definitely worried. Don’t think the current crew can sustain for another month and a half without him.

By: Dirtysanchez

Dirtysanchez — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:10:11 +0000

good point.

By: Gina

Gina — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:03:28 +0000

I’d only be okay with that if we move wagner since it would be a lateral move salary wise, otherwise it’s taking up to much money. But regardless switching out Wagner with K-rod is only going to provide a slight upgrade in the bullpen, our problem this year hasn’t been Wagner as much as it was getting to Wagner.

By: ridethesnake

ridethesnake — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:03:23 +0000

Over usage? He is on pace for exactly 67 innings, which would be his lowest in his six years. He is also on pace to throw a lot less pitches than he ever has. Just because they are save situations doesn’t mean he is used more.

By: zen

zen — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:58:41 +0000

he may have lost a few miles per hour on his fastball, but that made him a better “pitcher.”

he has a career high in saves this year and will break the record for most saves. his #’s are consistent except k’s are down a bit. i’ve seen him pitch…he is still much better than 99% of closers and he’s young.

the mets definately need bullpen help…he’s the best outside of mariano.

I’d give him 4 years, $60 million

By: ridethesnake

ridethesnake — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:57:31 +0000

Maybe Wagner closes every game and Ayala comes in right when a baserunner gets on, since Wagner can only go 1-2-3.

By: therealsince86

therealsince86 — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:55:44 +0000

I got one, Wagner and Castillo to Cleveland for a guy like Rafael Betancourt and a bench guy.

By: Gina

Gina — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:54:44 +0000

I don’t know about K-rod, although I would worry about the over usage, but Street’s numbers are way down and his velocity is starting to slip, and considering what Beane would probably ask for there’s many red flags, in my opinion to go after him.

By: JefJarrett

JefJarrett — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:53:39 +0000

I’m torn by this comment. On one hand, you love the selfless – team first – comment. On the other hand, I want my closer to say, I’m back….time for worrying about the back end of the pen to end, and I’m slam the door shut in the 9th all the way to the playoffs for this team.

Ayala has done a nice job so far, but he isn’t exactly lights out………then again, who really is.