Billy Wagner Injury

New York Mets closer Billy Wagner will miss the remainder of the 2008, and possibly all of the 2009 Major League Baseball season after undergoing surgery to repair an injury to his left elbow. Wagner's medial collateral ligament and flexor pronator were torn. He has not pitched for the Mets since August 3, 2008. The Mets were in first place at the time of the announcement and will probably be looking for a top free agent closer before the 2009 off-season.SI.com: Wagner needs elbow surgery, will miss all of 2009 season[ The Mets are expected to use a closer by committee with Scott Schoeneweis, Pedro Feliciano, and Aaron Heilman getting the most opportunities.MLB.com: Wagner to have surgery on left elbow

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"The tear is now big enough that the doctors are recommending so-called Tommy John surgery."—Omar MinayaSI.com: Wagner needs elbow surgery, will miss all of 2009 season[Mets General Manager

"There's a lot of guys that pitch with tears, especially when you're 37 years old. Surgery was always a possibility in case things did not get better."— Omar MinayaSI.com: Wagner needs elbow surgery, will miss all of 2009 season]Mets General Manager

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What would be your intro music if you were a closer in baseball?(3 Answers)

A: Enter Sandman. It worked for Rivera and Billy Wagner. It's possibly the most intimidating music to hear for a batter in the MLB.

Why are you doing this to yourselves, Phillies? Anybody else thinks Lidge oughta go?(1 Answer)

A: They need to get Billy Wagner back as a closer. An ERA over 7 is just not good enough.

How does everybody feel about the death of Billy Mays?(2 Answers)

A: It really saddened me to hear his life ended so soon and without any kind of warning. Although, the cause of his death is still unknown, I keep ...