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    • Baseball News:Billy Wagner Inks Contract with Braves

    by admin in Baseball News | Posted on December 14th, 2009 |

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    Get up-to-the minute results from all the action in Major League Baseball, analysis and cutting edge commentary, as well as fun and interesting interactive features. Also features complete coverage of the steroids in baseball controversy.The Atlanta Braves entered the offseason looking to upgrade their bullpen. It didn’t take long to satisfy that need. On Wednesday, the Braves signed Billy Wagner to a one-year contract worth a reported million.
    The 38-year-old Wagner will be Atlanta’s closer for the


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    The Atlanta Braves entered the offseason looking to upgrade their bullpen. It didn’t take long to satisfy that need. On Wednesday, the Braves signed Billy Wagner to a one-year contract worth a reported million.

    The 38-year-old Wagner will be Atlanta’s closer for the 2010 baseball season. Last year, he played 17 games with the New York Mets and Boston Red Sox. He finished with an ERA of 1.72 and in 15.2 innings of work he gave up only eight hits wile striking out 26 batters.

    For the 2009 baseball season, the Braves used Rafael Soriano and Mike Gonzalez at closer. With both currently free agents, the move to sign Wagner means that both players will likely sign elsewhere.

    This move comes with a bit of risk since Wagner had Tommy John surgery at the end of the 2008 season. If he reinjures his elbow, the Braves will be in a world of hurt.

    According to multiple reports, the Braves hold a .5 million option for the 2011 season. Wagner will be owed 0,000 if the Braves decline the option.

    Billy Wagner will be the Atlanta Braves closer (Image: Zuma Press)

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