Late last week, the Boston Red Sox claimed Billy Wagner off waivers. Today, the Red Sox and the New York Mets agreed on a trade that will send Wagner to Boston. In return, the Mets will receive two players to be named.
With the Red Sox, Wagner will likely become the team’s setup man in front of closer Jonathan Papelbon. Although Wagner has been one of the best closers in the history of baseball, he said that he’s willing to alter his role in hopes of winning a World Series championship.
Last season, Wagner was forced to undergo Tommy John surgery after …read more

Early in the season, Livan Hernandez was a bright spot for the New York Mets. However, the native of Cuba has struggled so mightily lately that the Mets decided to cut their ties and release the pitcher.
In May, Hernandez was 3-0 with a 2.70 ERA. In June, his ERA was 3.69. But the last two months have been a nightmare. In July, his ERA was 7.33. This month, he was 0-3 with an 11.30 ERA. Against the San Francisco Giants in his last start, Hernandez gave up six earned runs and 11 hits in 5.1 innings.
All told, Hernandez has a …read more

It was a collapse. A collapse that was only supposed to happen once. Only, it didn’t. It happened twice – and in back-to-back seasons. The New York Mets closed out the final season at Shea Stadium by blowing the lead in the National League East and falling in the final game ever at the stadium. But it wasn’t just a loss. It was a loss that meant the team would again miss the playoffs after once being in command of their division.
The entire season for the Mets seemed a little off. General Manager …read more

Today on the Thursday 10, I am going to post the top 10 current players I’d like to see become managers one day. And no, there will be no catchers on this list, because that would just be too realistic. On with the list!
10. Randy Johnson – The Big Unit – What a site it would be for Randy Johnson to walk out to trade lineup cards and go over ground rules. The 6-10 lefty would make for great television to see him running out to argue a call with an umpire.
9. Scott Rolen – One can …read more