Billy Wagner
 

Billy Wagner

Billy Wagner
New York Mets — No. 13
Closer
Born: July 25, 1971 (1971-07-25) (age 36)
Bats: Left Throws: Left 
Major League Baseball debut
September 131995 for the Houston Astros
Selected MLB statistics
(through May 3, 2008)
Win-Loss     39-36
Saves     364
Earned run average     2.37
Strikeouts     1026
Teams

William (Billy) Edward Wagner (born July 25, 1971 in Tannersville, Virginia) is a Major League Baseball closer for the New York Mets. Previously, Wagner pitched for the Houston Astros (1995-2003) and the Philadelphia Phillies (2004-2005). He bats and throws left-handed.

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Anybody Wanna See Billy Wagner Cry?
Because I have footage of it. Hey, Billy, do you think your son is ready for you to retire? Just curious.

The Billy Wagner news
Worst-case scenario for Billy Wagner and the Mets, so now what? This year: Status quo, obviously. Look, it's easy to sound the doomsday alarm, but the Mets are 22-10 since they put Wagner on the disabled list August 4. ...

The Sting of Queens
Tommy John Surgery, “Hey, has anyone seen Billy Wagner's arm?” All Pitcher Arms ignore Tommy John Surgery as they continue to read Men's Fitness Magazine. Tommy John Surgery, “Well, it's important he gets this message. ...

Mets Looking For Some Major League Heat For The Bullpen
Billy Wagner was their only real strikeout reliever, and once he was gone it was a bunch of guys (Feliciano, Schoeneweis, Heilman, Smith, Ayala) who pitched to contact -- often with disastrous results. That's why they were so excited, ...

Chris Smith: Will Billy Wagner Ever Pitch Again?
Almost exactly a year ago — the issue appeared October 1, 2007 — I wrote a column about Mets closer Billy Wagner fighting through injuries and how his absence was hurting the Mets. What got the headlines were Wagner's jabs at manager ...

Poll: If Wagner is Out for Year, Who is Closer
Billy Wagner tried to pitch a simulated game yesterday afternoon, but could only make it through one batter before being shut down after feeling pain in his elbow when throwing his slider. According to ESPN's Jon Miller, ...

Fantasy Baseball Express: Should I start Billy Wagner?
Then, I happended to catch bits and pieces of the Mets game last night and thought I could contribute something useful here on Billy Wagner and the saves situation for your fantasy team.... Question: Should I activate Billy Wagner this ...

Billy Wagner (37)
closer for the Mets; basketball hall-of-famer Nate Thurmond (67) shares this birthday.

Billy Wagner Autographed Shea Stadium Commemorative Baseball
Billy Wagner is one of the best closers in baseball and now, to the joy and relief of Mets fans everywhere, he is saving games at Shea Stadium for the likes of Pedro Martinez and Tom Glavine. Before the four-time All-Star joined the ...

Gothamist: Mets Reliever Billy Wagner Out for Rest of Season ...
The bad news: The Mets' closer Billy Wagner needs surgery to repair his torn MCL in his left elbow, which MLB.com writes will possibly end "his season and possibly his career," since recovery time is "approximately one year. ...









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