I don’t blame Theo for doing this. His starting rotation is in trouble and there are no viable options available. So, do the next best thing… beef up the bullpen. I don’t think this does much of anything. Wagner is 11 months out of a Surgery that usually takes 14 – 15 months from which [...]
0 comments August 25 2009 | Joe | Discussion
In terms of Wagner’s effectiveness for this year, I say marginal to somewhat-below-marginal. I don’t think he’ll be awful, but I don’t think they will be able to rely on him either. The interesting thing is arbitration. Do the red sox want to chance getting stuck with him at a high price tag (especially if [...]
0 comments August 25 2009 | Mike G | Discussion
Theo has apparently completed the Wagner trade, landing Wagner for a couple of prospects. Wagner agreed to waive his no-trade on the condition that the Sox don’t pick up his option (but they are allowed to offer arbitration), which if he declines they have a good chance at landing two compensation picks. Wagner can only [...]
0 comments August 25 2009 | Mike T | Discussion
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