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HickRocket1258 · 11-29-2005, 09:15 AM

Well I am a big sports fan supporting all of my Philly teams and I can't believe that the Phillies let Billy Wagner go. Wagner was one of the best closers in the business and the Phillies had him. I hope this doesn't hurt their season this year. And it's interesting that we pick up a centerfielder coming from a World Series team to the Phillies. I hope he helps us out.

WhiteXFire · 11-29-2005, 09:25 AM

Seriously, I'll never understand the way team owners think. Wagner is obviously one of the few overpowering closers in the league. He had 38 saves on a team that won 88 games, keeping a low 1.51 ERA and an impressive 10.1 K/9 ratio. How do you not try your hardest to keep a player with that level of talent, regardless of whether or not you just picked up an awesome center fielder.

wrx_snobordr · 11-29-2005, 12:31 PM

great.... he was the bright spot in the bullpen, or the whole pitching staff and now they have nothing. What are they thinking!

Little G · 11-29-2005, 07:03 PM

yeah that sucks.....

doug · 11-29-2005, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWingsOfCrossfire

Seriously, I'll never understand the way team owners think. Wagner is obviously one of the few overpowering closers in the league. He had 38 saves on a team that won 88 games, keeping a low 1.51 ERA and an impressive 10.1 K/9 ratio. How do you not try your hardest to keep a player with that level of talent, regardless of whether or not you just picked up an awesome center fielder.

You gotta realize.. he's in his mid 30's.. who knows how his arm will be in 4 years on that contract.. let alone 2 years. He is a GREAT pitcher.. and I always loved seeing him come in.. I wish the Phillies could have kept him.. but he was way too expensive... the Phillies need to invest in some better starting pitchers. Madsen will definitely pitch relief.. he is a strong pitcher, just needs more experience. Let's hope Gillick can make good out of this situation.

btw, thank heaven for Ryan Howard being signed for good =)

HickRocket1258 · 11-29-2005, 08:12 PM

Yes very true Doug about Ryan Howard being signed because I didn't want Thome anymore. All he was doing was taking up space on the bench. Lets go PHILLIES once next year comes around.

ScoobyNubieToo! · 11-29-2005, 08:52 PM

I'm a Mets fan (I know, boo!) so I'm really excited about the aquisition of Wagner and Delgado, who personally, I think the Mets shoulda picked uo last year instead of Beltran. But it should make for a decent Mets team next year.

capaGC8 · 11-29-2005, 11:27 PM

you should be excited that, for some reason, your club forgot about their budget this year... or making any profits for that matter. unfortunately, that's something that the phillies organization will never do...

anyone hear that they could have signed him before last year for 24-30mil/3 years? that's a lil expensive for a closer that only knows heat, but he was a great competitor for the team. thanks wade...

gillick is doing a good job so far, but he's got most of his work ahead of him.

doug · 11-30-2005, 02:20 AM

Yeah.. I heard that. Wade is a yahtzee.. I'm glad he's outta here.

11-29-2005, 09:15 AM	#1
HickRocket1258 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2005 Location: West Chester, PA Member #415 iTrader: (0)	Mets Pick Up Wagner Well I am a big sports fan supporting all of my Philly teams and I can't believe that the Phillies let Billy Wagner go. Wagner was one of the best closers in the business and the Phillies had him. I hope this doesn't hurt their season this year. And it's interesting that we pick up a centerfielder coming from a World Series team to the Phillies. I hope he helps us out. __________________ -Rob Just a mustang that's lowered.....that's about it. Work harder....Millions on welfare depend on you!

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WhiteXFire Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Langhorne, PA Member #305 My Ride: 2007 Infiniti G35x, 2008 MB SLK55 AMG iTrader: (0)	Seriously, I'll never understand the way team owners think. Wagner is obviously one of the few overpowering closers in the league. He had 38 saves on a team that won 88 games, keeping a low 1.51 ERA and an impressive 10.1 K/9 ratio. How do you not try your hardest to keep a player with that level of talent, regardless of whether or not you just picked up an awesome center fielder. __________________ Just enjoying the ride. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 2004 Chrysler Crossfire - Gone 2007 Infiniti G35x Sedan - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

11-29-2005, 12:31 PM	#3
wrx_snobordr Tri-State Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Member #21 iTrader: (1)	great.... he was the bright spot in the bullpen, or the whole pitching staff and now they have nothing. What are they thinking! __________________ Stock

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Little G Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2005 Location: Mainline What !! Member #488 My Ride: 08 Mitsubishi Evo X iTrader: (0)	yeah that sucks..... __________________ And Then What !!!!!!

11-29-2005, 08:12 PM	#6
HickRocket1258 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2005 Location: West Chester, PA Member #415 iTrader: (0)	Yes very true Doug about Ryan Howard being signed because I didn't want Thome anymore. All he was doing was taking up space on the bench. Lets go PHILLIES once next year comes around. __________________ -Rob Just a mustang that's lowered.....that's about it. Work harder....Millions on welfare depend on you!

11-29-2005, 08:52 PM	#7
ScoobyNubieToo! Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Williamstown Member #862 My Ride: WRB 2004 WRX Wagon with 07 STI Trans and Longblock inside! iTrader: (7)	I'm a Mets fan (I know, boo!) so I'm really excited about the aquisition of Wagner and Delgado, who personally, I think the Mets shoulda picked uo last year instead of Beltran. But it should make for a decent Mets team next year. __________________ 2004 WRX WRB Wagon with 07 STI Trans and Longblock inside! See my member's journal here: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

11-29-2005, 11:27 PM	#8
capaGC8 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: south florida Member #329 iTrader: (0)	you should be excited that, for some reason, your club forgot about their budget this year... or making any profits for that matter. unfortunately, that's something that the phillies organization will never do... anyone hear that they could have signed him before last year for 24-30mil/3 years? that's a lil expensive for a closer that only knows heat, but he was a great competitor for the team. thanks wade... gillick is doing a good job so far, but he's got most of his work ahead of him.

11-30-2005, 02:20 AM	#9
doug Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2005 Location: Springfield, PA Member #450 My Ride: 2007 WRX STi Limited, 1969 Z/28 Camaro iTrader: (1)	Yeah.. I heard that. Wade is a yahtzee.. I'm glad he's outta here.

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