Anyone else worried about Billy Wagner?

[9er Fan]

Anyone else worried about Billy Wagner? If the Phillies end up crying 'uncle' at some point and Wagner gets traded to a contender, how worried are folks that he might end up in middle relief/setup role (especially as a lefty)? I don't see the Yanks (for instance) demoting Rivera...

[RugbyD]

no.

[slomo007]

Wagner is among the most dominant closers in the league. It's not too far of a comparison to say that you are worried about Gagne being traded, and being a setup man.

I just don't see it happening, the guy is a stud when healthy.

[nikku88]

Wagner is very expensive. I don't see a team taking him on to set up anyone. The only worries I have about him are health wise.

[Oat Soda]

My only worry with Wagner is the Phils either getting too many runs or not enough runs to give him any save situations.

[ocmusicjunkie]

Oh, how quickly people forget.

Short of Rivera, Wagner is probably one of the most impressive closers of the past decade. This guy set the single-season record for K/9. Before he was hurt last season, he was considered the #2/3 option just behind Gagne and right there with Smoltz.

I'm most worried about injuries and save opps... nothing else.

[Cooner]

Oh, how quickly people forget.

This guy set the single-season record for K/9.

And if you think his K/9 are impressive, take a look at his K/BB from last year. Around 10 I believe?

[acsguitar]

Wagner is sick he's like 5 '8 and throws 100 mph...pretty good...I wouldn't mind him going somewhere else opening up a closer spot would be nice

[jayman]

no.