Worried about Wagner?

by Schifftis on May 4, 2006 10:05 AM EDT

There was an article in today's Post, in which the reporter uses the term Braden Wagner to describe the Mets closer. And although he goes on to say that he is not Looper as of yet, he does think there is something to be concerned about. Here is the link:

http://www.nypost.com/sports/mets/68029.htm

This is how I see the 3 blown saves.

Nationals: Made a good pitch to Zimmerman, he just made a better swing

Giants: If Wright makes the play at 3rd, Bonds never gets up. However I believe he should have pitch Bonds inside, as all of his HRs to that point had been to the opposite field

Pirates: Just Horrible. You can't walk the two batters, when you are up two. And then give up a single to a guy batting .185.

Overall, I am not worried yet. As I still think Wagner is just getting the innings in that he should have during the spring. His velocity is starting to appraoch what he normally throws, and I think Wagner is known as a slow stater. Plus I really only have a problem with last night's blown save.

What do you think?

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Are you worried about Wagner?

Yes

6 votes

No

20 votes

26 votes | Poll has closed

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I voted no

But I may be in denial.

Who knows how bad his finger really is?

by hotspur on May 4, 2006 1:10 PM EDT reply actions

The last save, think about the weather

It was a miserable mound, wet ball...

by peeder on May 4, 2006 4:24 PM EDT reply actions

Well according to Will Carroll

" Many are wondering if Wagner's previous problems with his finger are affecting him; the answer is yes. Wagner has been seen several times on video needing extra time between pitches and, at one point during a SNY telecast, he was apparently telling Paul Lo Duca that it hurt if he kept his finger on the ball. The next few pitches were wild and it did appear as if Wagner had changed his grip...in one source's words. Wagner looks like a time bomb right now."

Great. :(

by future on May 5, 2006 4:10 PM EDT reply actions