Billy Wagner is Unsure About 2010

Red Sox reliever Billy Wagner has not made a decision about pitching next season.  He was asked the question on XM's MLB Home Plate yesterday:

Jody McDonald: “Is it a given that Billy Wagner is going to play in 2010?”

Billy Wagner: “No, sir.  That’ll be up to (laughs), obviously, my wife.  She’s been telling me to play and I told her, I said, ‘I don’t know about all this.’  I said, ‘Let’s just talk about it when we get home.’  I’ve enjoyed it.  It’s been a blessing to get back and have an opportunity like this but, you know, it’s a young man’s game.”

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Wagner Talks About His First Outing

Billy Wagner spoke with reporters about his first outing on the mound for the Red Sox after yesterday's game. Watch below:

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The Rhodes Scholar Speaks

Jonathan Papelbon explains his comments on Wagner and how the story blew up in his face. Watch below:

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Yes, Billy Wagner COMING to the Red Sox

I thought Wagner was just going to be teasing us with his reconsidering act in the final moments. Ah, but not the case. It's official folks....with about 3 minutes to spare, Billy Wagner changed his mind and decided to waive his no trade clause. He's currently Shipping Up To Boston! The Red Sox agreed to not pick up his 2010 option, but retained the right to offer him arbitration.

Here is the official press release.

Of course this leaves numerous questions....

1) Didn't we learn about signing NL pitchers after just undergoing surgery? If this doesn't work out, can the Sox make it a rule to no longer sign old NL pitchers?

2) Do people earn extra money by comparing him to Gagne?

3) Who is staying and who is going in the bullpen now that Wagner is heading into town?

4) What is Papelbon preparing for his welcome basket???

5) Who are the 2 mid level minor league players to be named later??

Ahh...all questions whose answers will come in good time.

Welcome to Boston Wagner....and if you could be chuck full of awesome that would be great. Also, I hope just the continued mention of your name gets Pap all fired and lights out again. Just sayin...

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Billy Wagner Coming to the Red Sox?

The Red Sox have acquired Billy Wagner for a player to be named later in a deal with the Mets but there are reports that he will not accept the deal under his no trade clause.

UPDATE: it looks like Wagner is headed to Boston because he wants to play with a contender.

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