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News: Wagner unable to finish Simulated Game

by Matthew Cerrone on September 7th, 2008 at 7:10 pm

As was first reported by the New York Post, Billy Wagner tried to pitch a simulated game this afternoon at Shea Stadium, following the team’s loss to the Phillies, but could only make it through one batter before being shut down.

Though Mets GM Omar Minaya would not categorize it as a ‘setback,’ he told reporters that Wagner will visit a doctor tomorrow to determine how best to proceed.

For more, check out the Bergen Record and the Journal News, as well as Newsday, where David Lennon provides a quote or two from Wagner.

By the way, speaking of Wagner, check out his recent interview with the Daily News, during which he talks about Mike Schmidt’s e-mail to the Phillies, Tropical Storm Hanna, the Collapse and 2008, and the difference between Jerry Manuel and Willie Randolph, among other things.

Update10:08 pm

According to ESPN’s Jon Miller, during tonight’s broadcast, Wagner was in tears after being unable to finish his simulated game.