Rays interested in Billy Wagner?

by Doug09 on Aug 20, 2009 4:59 PM EDT

A scout who watched Billy Wagner throw has "no doubt" that Wagner could help a team win. The Rays and Marlins are thought to have interest in Wagner, but neither team would be likely to give up much of a prospect unless the Mets picked up salary.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/08/stark-on-wagner-crawford.html

Not sure if MLBTR was looking for a filler story, but in that article is also this.

Clubs eyeing Carl Crawford believe the Rays are becoming less likely to deal him. Desmond Jennings could become the Rays' left fielder, but they'd probably have to be overwhelmed to part with Crawford.

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Whoever will replace a loogy works

but I would prefer a hitter or Sonny

1. James Shields 2. Scott Kazmir 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 20, 2009 5:13 PM EDT reply actions

old hurt relievers are not the best fit for us

1. James Shields 2. Scott Kazmir 3. Matt Garza 4. David Price 5. Jeff Niemann

by joeybw on Aug 20, 2009 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions

Troy Percival and Jason Isringhausen beg to differ

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"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."

by Brickhaus on Aug 20, 2009 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions

If he comes cheap whatever

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by Tommy Rancel on Aug 20, 2009 6:47 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

I was talking about this with my uncle last night who is also a big Rays fan

If the Mets would pick up the salary I’d be more than happy to send over some mid-level prospect maybe Jaso would interest them. Wager > Shouse or Choate.

by Dbullsfan on Aug 20, 2009 7:08 PM EDT reply actions

as long as Joe doesn't try to make him a closer.

by Dbullsfan on Aug 20, 2009 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions

I'd rather have him close, actually.

Then J.P. can go back to the bullpen ace role.

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by PriceMultiCyYoungs on Aug 21, 2009 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions

What would it take to get Wagner

He is under contract for next year, with a $1 million buy-out. The Mets would have to pick up a bunch of his salary. What prospects do we give? Talbot seems to have reached his limit in the Rays’ system and there is a logjam in front of him, but he might be the 4th starter on the Mets’ depleted staff.

by flippersfolks on Aug 21, 2009 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions

I could see that, he's hurt, but they'd be thinking long term. In the NL he could be a 4.

I can't help that I make some things look easier than they really are.

by Sandy Kazmir on Aug 21, 2009 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions

In the NL, Sonny could be a 3 and their pinch hitter

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"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."

by Brickhaus on Aug 21, 2009 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions

he would be a good

i heard he was throwing 95-96 tonight

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by raysfan81 on Aug 20, 2009 10:43 PM EDT reply actions

He does have a lot of closer experience.

by rglass44 on Aug 21, 2009 9:25 AM EDT reply actions

Hes a proven leader in the clubhause

The Clubhause is a badass clun in Berlin.

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by davelrogers on Aug 21, 2009 9:30 AM EDT reply actions

^club

"There is a great need for sarcasm font."

by davelrogers on Aug 21, 2009 9:30 AM EDT up reply actions

clubhause? Berlin?

am I missing something?

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by Gone Phishing on Aug 21, 2009 11:05 AM EDT up reply actions

oh its a badass German night club.

I’ll have to look it up

"Doesn't Manny Ramirez look like the monster from Predator??" - Will Farrell as Harry Carey

by Gone Phishing on Aug 21, 2009 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions

Can we please bring back JP the Rover please?

He can even come out to the Rover by Zep.

by Suttree on Aug 21, 2009 2:08 PM EDT reply actions

I have been reading

speculation that the Red Sox claimed him. Have not seen anyone say that the Rays did. But the stress is the word “speculation”.

This is from Christina Kahrl at BP:

“We’ll have an article on Monday here on BP.com about what teams stand to get from Billy Wagner—whether that’s the Mets or an employer TBNL—but it should generally involve good things. The variable as to who it’s for is almost the whole ball of wax on the subject, however, since he has a no-trade clause that he might employ to try and get his $10.5 million club 2010 option for 2010 picked up by his next employer, even while stating he’d waive his no-trade to get dealt to a contender.”

According to Cots, she is wrong about the amount. Cots lists it as $8 million with a $1 million buyout, but if the no-trade part is correct and he does invoke it barring a guarantee it gets picked up, I doubt the Rays show much interest as the Mets are unlikely to shoulder too much of that.

by bobr on Aug 22, 2009 8:12 AM EDT reply actions