CardsJimEdmonds15 Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 This has been talked about the last week but hasnt really gotten out that much until now.. The Cardinals quietly are trolling for a lefthanded reliever and would love to get Billy Wagner from Philadelphia (obviously). Wagner will be a free agent after the season and has said many times that he'd like to pitch for the Cardinals. Many teams will be grappling to land Wagner before the trading deadline. Notes: Wagner rumors surface Welcoming Wags? Another left-hander, however, could conceivably be making his way to St. Louis. Former Astro Billy Wagner, now closing games for Philadelphia, is a free agent after this season and has been mentioned in possible trade scenarios. Cardinals closer Jason Isringhausen said that he and Wagner, who are both All-Stars, discussed the possibility of pitching in the same bullpen. Wagner said he would relish the chance. "That would be pretty amazing," said Wagner. "Just being around him would probably make me better because of how calm and relaxed he seems when he's out there. It's always fun to talk to those guys, because I always feel like a wreck. Maybe he could help me to be better. It would be pretty interesting." [More in URL] Sweet holy mother of Jesus.. I've been hearing about this for quite some time now.. Who knows though.. This seems like a move Jocketty would make though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossInfoMan Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 I wonder how Wagner would handle not being a closer, or if being on a winning team is more important to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passion Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 Boston is very interested as well according to the Boston Globe but I dont know anyother teams involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Das Texan Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 astros should bring him back home. now that drayton isnt so damn cheap as in the old days. too bad the astros need a bat more than an arm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passion Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 astros should bring him back home. now that drayton isnt so damn cheap as in the old days. too bad the astros need a bat more than an arm. 853538[/snapback] You have Lidge...you dont need a stopper. The Sox pen is so bad they are considering John Rocker for the 9th... :plain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Das Texan Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 astros should bring him back home. now that drayton isnt so damn cheap as in the old days. too bad the astros need a bat more than an arm. 853538[/snapback] You have Lidge...you dont need a stopper. The Sox pen is so bad they are considering John Rocker for the 9th... :plain 853541[/snapback] and? having wags back would make the games in teh playoffs 6 inning games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardsJimEdmonds15 Posted July 13, 2005 Author Share Posted July 13, 2005 This could be nothing but still.. Here's what he said in October of 2003.. Yeah right here Why aren't the Houston Astros in the playoffs? In early September they led the Chicago Cubs by 1 1/2 games with nine to play. Then they lost six of eight, including two of three to last-place Milwaukee. And they lost four of their last six to the Reds. And it looks as if the Astros will part with closer Billy Wagner because they would have to pay him $8 million next season. Said Wagner, "They can trade me wherever, but I'll be a free agent after next season, and then I'll sign with the St. Louis Cardinals and come back here (to Houston) and stick it to them." Now, Billy, about those sticks and stones . . . Wagner with more "It's hard to compare (Houston) to St. Louis, Chicago and other baseball towns where the fans are knowledgeable about the game. Sometimes here they're not sure when to cheer and when to boo." The first article isnt up anymore though.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Accord Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 As long as he gets out of the NL East, I don't care where he goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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