Wags Could Be Done for Season in NY
Via ESPN:
Billy Wagner has more pain and swelling in his pitching elbow, and the New York Mets' All-Star closer is out indefinitely.
Wagner had an MRI exam Tuesday that revealed additional inflammation in his left elbow -- an alarming sign. The NL East leaders don't know when Wagner might be able to return to the mound, if at all, this season.
Wagner says he won't be done for the season, but there's no timetable for his return. David Lennon of Newsday points out that he can't get a cortisone shot, or he'll risk further injury.
Disclaimer: We never root for injuries. [h/t: thekrish]
ever?
Posted by: burkhardt | Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at 07:26 PM
Injuries, no... but death? You better believe it.
Posted by: Kulp | Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at 07:29 PM
Is this good news or bad news?
Posted by: Wolf | Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at 08:02 PM
Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy. Or a better team. Or a classier bunch of fans. Or a better city. I'll stop now.
Posted by: Mike | Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at 09:33 PM
I think this actually strengthens the Mets' relief corps.
Posted by: Phils Phan | Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at 10:04 PM
Tom Gordon can sit in the training room for less weekly pay.
Posted by: Ian | Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at 10:42 PM
This is good and bad. Good because Wags can still convert a save and our lineup won't have to face him, but bad because I was hoping he could save some of those nice blown saves for the remaining 5 games between NY/Philly.
Posted by: Stevek | Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at 01:27 AM
damn, must suck to be injured in an era where an injection can't help any longer.
Posted by: will | Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at 11:24 AM