Billy Wagner
William Edward Wagner (born July 25, 1971, in Tannersville, Virginia), nicknamed "Billy the Kid", is a retired Major League Baseball relief pitcher. ... More »
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Peas in a pod: Craig Kimbrel, Billy Wagner share bond
"Even before I met Billy," Kimbrel said, "people told me I was the right-handed Billy Wagner. I wasn't sure what to make of that. But after I'd been around him for a while, it was pretty easy to tell why they said it. It's kind of strange that I followed him in the closer role, I ... Read more »
Brandon McCarthy is latest pitcher to be felled by dangerous comebackers
) That such a situation can sometimes result in catastrophe is well-known to Billy Wagner, who retired after the 2010 season in fifth place on the all-time saves list. In July of 1998, when he was a member of the Astros, Wagner threw one of his high-90s fastballs to Diamondbacks ... Read more »
Having a plan, finding competitive outlets important to recently retired ballplayers
" Retirement, clearly, has been fun and fulfilling for Billy Wagner. He only hopes that the group of players who recently have hung it up will be just as happy with their decisions. Paul Hagen is a national reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League ... Read more »
Atlanta Braves: 10 Reasons Craig Kimbrel Can Be a Big-Game Closer
Billy Wagner helped teach Craig Kimbrel how to pitch. In 2009 Craig Kimbrel had a walks per nine inning rate of 6.8 across four levels in the minor leagues. After spending some time with Billy Wagner, a similarly built flame-thrower, in 2010 spring training Kimbrel cut his walks ... Read more »
Adam Rubin Of ESPN Alleges New York Mets Medical Staff Mistreated Injuries
" Billy Wagner: "Mets exec calling Billy Wagner a wimp for complaining of elbow discomfort during sim game in Pittsburgh. Wagner needed Tommy John surgery. " Ryan Church: "Thanks for reminding me about Ryan Church flying from Atlanta to Colorado with concussion. He said he ... Read more »
Kimbrel coming of age for Braves
It was his first time in Major League Spring Training, which put him in close proximity to then-Braves closer Billy Wagner. From Wagner, Kimbrel said he learned a lot about the mental side of being a reliever, like how to calm himself down and simplify the game. Wagner, who is ... Read more »
Kimbrel ready to put '11 conclusion behind him
" Strengthened by support received from his teammates and his former mentor, Billy Wagner, Kimbrel dealt with the initial pain and frustration. Then he seemingly stayed busy enough over the past four months to distance himself from the event. Along with planning his own wedding, Kimbrel ... Read more »
What do the 2013 Yankees and 2009 Mets have in common?
The 2009 Mets started their season pretty healthy, unlike these Yankees; their only big-money guy missing was Billy Wagner, who had undergone Tommy John surgery in September 2008. They reached as high as six games over .500 at 21-15; the Yankees’ peak so far has been 15-9. By the time ... Read more »
Mariano Rivera latest Major Leaguer to seek perfect ending to his career
Six have accomplished the feat at 35 or older, the last being Billy Wagner in 2010. Like Rivera, Wagner returned from a serious surgery -- Tommy John in his case -- to make one more run at a championship. The left-hander, fifth on the all-time saves list, didn't capture a ring but ... Read more »
Kallet: Amid Another Lost Mets Season, A Look Back To Happier Times
Couple that with the promise of youngsters Jose Reyes and David Wright – not to mention the offseason acquisitions of Billy Wagner, Carlos Delgado and Paul Lo Duca — and my buddies and I purchased Opening Day tickets as soon as the team made them available. My friends and I waited ... Read more »
Weather History: August 22: Record temps, storms, tornadoes, tropics & flooding
Billy Wagner, the Emergency Manager for Monroe County, FL, which includes the Florida Keys, had a dilemma on his hands. He had a strengthening Tropical Storm Debbie north of Puerto Rico. Wagner knew that it would take 36 hours to evacuate the Keys. Wagner consulted with the ... Read more »
Brightway Insurance Agency Owner's New Book Educates Consumers on Insurance Sector
Brightway Insurance agency and territory owner, Billy Wagner, has released his book “Insuring Your Peace of Mind.” The book gives consumers an insider's viewpoint into the sometimes confusing and complicated world that is the insurance industry. Wagner details what a consumer ... Read more »
Ultimate Astros » Astros putting a lot of work into getting it right with No. 1 pick
13 — Billy Wagner: Wagner is the Astros' career leader in saves with 225. He was a three-time All-Star with the Astros and finished fourth in the Cy Young voting in 1999, when he had 39 saves and a 1.57 ERA. He was on six Astros playoff teams. 14 — Morgan Ensberg: Ensberg played ... Read more »
Ultimate Astros » Astros by the jersey number
13 — Billy Wagner: Wagner is the Astros' career leader in saves with 225. He was a three-time All-Star with the Astros and finished fourth in the Cy Young voting in 1999, when he had 39 saves and a 1.57 ERA. He was on six Astros playoff teams. 14 — Morgan Ensberg: Ensberg played ... Read more »
The Mariners Probably Just Pulled Off The Best Signing Of The Offseason
(One of those pitchers is Billy Wagner, though, and he's retired. ) Among the seven in that group who are not Wagner, Kuo has the lowest walk rate. Kuo is the Taiwanese Billy Wagner. So he has that anxiety problem, the yips. So what? He looked better when he came off the ... Read more »
The Mets' Colossally Inept Medical Staff, Exposed In A Beat Writer's Twitter Rant
' • Mets exec calling Billy Wagner a wimp for complaining of elbow discomfort during sim game in Pittsburgh. Wagner needed Tommy John surgery. • Still haven't figured out rocket scientist behind having Jose Reyes bat righty vs. RHP after oblique injury. Injury lingered whole 2nd ... Read more »
Support of Barry Larkin grew over the years
The year after that we find Ken Griffey Jr., Trevor Hoffman, Andy Pettitte, and Billy Wagner. You’re allowed to vote for 10 people maximum. Few voters ever do. Many voters have self-imposed limits on how many people he or she will vote for. With so many primo candidates on the horizon... Read more »
Q&A with Padres great Trevor Hoffman
MLB.com: Do you think that think the era of the long-term career closer -- you and Rivera, Lee Smith, Goose Gossage and Billy Wagner -- is at an end because of so many injuries to this current group? Guys like Brian Wilson, Joakim Soria and Ryan Madson are all out after Tommy John ... Read more »
Kimbrel's 10-pitch frame an impressive feat
Instead of matching that unbreakable record, Kimbrel joined Billy Wagner as the only Braves' pitchers to throw just 10 pitches while striking out the only three batters faced in a game. Wagner, who served as Kimbrel's mentor two years ago, accomplished this when he notched his ... Read more »
Rookie reliever Allen proves he belongs in Cleveland
Billy Wagner did the honors during Smith's first season with the Mets in 2007. "Billy walked up to me," Smith recalled, "and said, 'Finally. Welcome to the big leagues. '" Five years later, Smith is giving Allen the same treatment. The rookie's time will come. "Joe told me the ... Read more »
