Claim Him
Jayson Stark at ESPN is reporting that the Mets have put Billy Wagner on waivers. Wagner is earning $10.5 million this year and would receive a buyout from a claiming team of $1 million. So, claiming him means a financial commitment of around 1/4 of his current salary ($2.75 million) and the buyout ($1 million) or around $3.75 million.
That's a big number, but you get a lefty who earned over 100 saves from 2006-2008 and has 12 K's in 8 minor league innings this year. The Yankees have the highest revenues in the game and this is a guy they should use those on. Wagner is hitting 93 on the gun again and he knows how to close. Sure, you could risk letting him pass through waivers, but why not claim him? It's only money and it would improve the Yankees chances at a pennant this season.
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The Mutts will be asked to throw some money in a bag to move him - plus the guy is only 11 months removed from TJ surgery. But ... if he can give us a strong inning every other day and the price is right? I'd hope they do it also ...
Might even allow Girardi to get Hughes a few starts between now and October, instead of Gaudin.
Posted by: Mitchell![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://yankeesredsox.com/nav-commenters.gif)
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August 20, 2009 08:22 PM
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Just watched him set the Braves down 1-2-3 and hit 95 on the gun. He looked very, very good.
Posted by: Peter![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://yankeesredsox.com/nav-commenters.gif)
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August 20, 2009 09:17 PM
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Wonder if Hal is able to see his way clear yet to laying out some additional money for a few months.
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August 20, 2009 11:26 PM
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