"Billy Wagner has 385 saves in his major league career, and he's said before that 400 is a milestone he hopes to achieve. Perhaps it's not a major priority for him after all. According to a report in the New York Post this morning, the 38-year-old lefthander, who was acquired by the Red Sox from the New York Mets on August 25, is considering retiring rather than pursuing a closer's job with another club next season.
"I don't plan on talking to nobody," Wagner said, when asked by Post reporter Mike Puma which teams he might consider pitching for.
"Why wouldn't I [consider retirement]?" he added. "I've got nothing else to [accomplish] (Boston.com)."
I don't believe this. Wagner is good enough to close for a lot of teams. What will hurt him is that anyone who goes after him is going to have to give up draft picks. Still, if a team could work around that they could/should sign him, and Wagner can get to 400 saves. How bad could a team like the Rays use a guy like this?
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