Comments on: Note: The Silver Lining in Wagner’s Injury http://www.metsblog.com/2008/09/09/note-the-silver-lining-in-wagners-injury/ MetsBlog.com features the latest Mets rumors, player movement, and news circulating around the Internet, as well as Mets related insights and opinions by Matthew Cerrone and his team of guest bloggers. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:15:16 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Felonious Monk http://www.metsblog.com/2008/09/09/note-the-silver-lining-in-wagners-injury/#comment-322685 Felonious Monk Tue, 09 Sep 2008 19:40:10 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/09/09/note-the-silver-lining-in-wagners-injury/#comment-322685 Something tells me Burgos isn't going to be around much longer. Something tells me Burgos isn’t going to be around much longer.

]]> By: Felonious Monk http://www.metsblog.com/2008/09/09/note-the-silver-lining-in-wagners-injury/#comment-322683 Felonious Monk Tue, 09 Sep 2008 19:39:09 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/09/09/note-the-silver-lining-in-wagners-injury/#comment-322683 Benitez was unfairly criticized when he was a Met. He was one of the best closers in the game and statistically matched up well against not only Wagner, but Rivera and Hoffman. Benitez was unfairly criticized when he was a Met. He was one of the best closers in the game and statistically matched up well against not only Wagner, but Rivera and Hoffman.

]]> By: rogasm http://www.metsblog.com/2008/09/09/note-the-silver-lining-in-wagners-injury/#comment-322395 rogasm Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:42:37 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/09/09/note-the-silver-lining-in-wagners-injury/#comment-322395 I worded that wrong. I DO rely on Ayala being a set up man for next year. I do not rely on Burgos for anything. Should have had a comma in there. I worded that wrong. I DO rely on Ayala being a set up man for next year. I do not rely on Burgos for anything. Should have had a comma in there.

]]> By: fightoffyourdemons http://www.metsblog.com/2008/09/09/note-the-silver-lining-in-wagners-injury/#comment-322374 fightoffyourdemons Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:33:03 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/09/09/note-the-silver-lining-in-wagners-injury/#comment-322374 The 2003 Red Sox disagree. Closer by committee ALWAYS fails, and it's not what the Mets have now. Ayala is the closer. He's no Wagner -- hell, he's not even Chad Cordero -- but he is the sole closer. The 2003 Red Sox disagree. Closer by committee ALWAYS fails, and it’s not what the Mets have now. Ayala is the closer. He’s no Wagner — hell, he’s not even Chad Cordero — but he is the sole closer.

]]> By: mikey_FF http://www.metsblog.com/2008/09/09/note-the-silver-lining-in-wagners-injury/#comment-322245 mikey_FF Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:38:42 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/09/09/note-the-silver-lining-in-wagners-injury/#comment-322245 That's a good argument. I showed you stats, which you love ... and you can only make a prediction about another pitcher who had nothing to do with those stats. That’s a good argument. I showed you stats, which you love … and you can only make a prediction about another pitcher who had nothing to do with those stats.

]]> By: metsftw http://www.metsblog.com/2008/09/09/note-the-silver-lining-in-wagners-injury/#comment-322220 metsftw Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:10:30 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/09/09/note-the-silver-lining-in-wagners-injury/#comment-322220 armando benitez was very good in '99. then the walks started to catch up to him. wagner doesn't walk nearly as many people as benitez. i can't wait until k-rod comes here and blows a bunch of saves because he can't throw strikes to save his life and you guys whine about what an overpaid bum he is. armando benitez was very good in ‘99. then the walks started to catch up to him. wagner doesn’t walk nearly as many people as benitez.

i can’t wait until k-rod comes here and blows a bunch of saves because he can’t throw strikes to save his life and you guys whine about what an overpaid bum he is.

]]> By: Dirtysanchez http://www.metsblog.com/2008/09/09/note-the-silver-lining-in-wagners-injury/#comment-322206 Dirtysanchez Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:03:28 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/09/09/note-the-silver-lining-in-wagners-injury/#comment-322206 Why would you not rely on Ayala being the setupman? Closing out games for us this year is not enough? Why would you not rely on Ayala being the setupman? Closing out games for us this year is not enough?

]]> By: Backpageman http://www.metsblog.com/2008/09/09/note-the-silver-lining-in-wagners-injury/#comment-322192 Backpageman Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:55:20 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/09/09/note-the-silver-lining-in-wagners-injury/#comment-322192 A look back at Billy in Backpages on my site: tomorrowsbackpage.com A look back at Billy in Backpages on my site: tomorrowsbackpage.com

]]> By: rogasm http://www.metsblog.com/2008/09/09/note-the-silver-lining-in-wagners-injury/#comment-322191 rogasm Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:55:02 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/09/09/note-the-silver-lining-in-wagners-injury/#comment-322191 Key to offseason success. 1) Sign Krod For the 15MM per year he is going to command, I would prefer Sheets for four years at that price. Trade pieces for Street or Ryan. 2) Resign Ollie Agree 3) Pick up Delgado’s option Yup 4) Sign Lowe or Garland See above, not sure I agree with either of them. 5) Trade Heilman and Show for new bullpen pieces Show has been solid this year and I would be wiling to give Heilaman another year, unless he can be had for an OF with a little pop. 6) Trade Castillo and cash or a bullpen guy to the Indians for Rafel Betancourt and Josh Barfield. I think anything you can get for Castillo is a blessing right now. Key to offseason success.
1) Sign Krod
For the 15MM per year he is going to command, I would prefer Sheets for four years at that price. Trade pieces for Street or Ryan.
2) Resign Ollie
Agree
3) Pick up Delgado’s option
Yup
4) Sign Lowe or Garland
See above, not sure I agree with either of them.
5) Trade Heilman and Show for new bullpen pieces
Show has been solid this year and I would be wiling to give Heilaman another year, unless he can be had for an OF with a little pop.
6) Trade Castillo and cash or a bullpen guy to the Indians for Rafel Betancourt and Josh Barfield.
I think anything you can get for Castillo is a blessing right now.

]]> By: rogasm http://www.metsblog.com/2008/09/09/note-the-silver-lining-in-wagners-injury/#comment-322185 rogasm Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:51:37 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/09/09/note-the-silver-lining-in-wagners-injury/#comment-322185 I agree with not depending on Burgos and Ayala being a setup man...I just think that $15MM per year can be better spent than on Francisco Rodriguez. I agree with not depending on Burgos and Ayala being a setup man…I just think that $15MM per year can be better spent than on Francisco Rodriguez.

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