New York Mets' closer Billy Wagner will miss the rest of the 2008 season and most likely the 2009 season because of surgery on his elbow. Wagner has had the elbow injury this past season and his rehab for the injury has only gotten worse. Wagner has not pitched since August 2, due to this injury. He has been an All-Star closer for the Mets and has converted 101 of his 118 save chances since he became the Mets' closer in 2006. That makes free agency a little more interesting for the Mets when the offseason comes. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim closer Francisco Rodriguez is in the last year of his contract and will now probably be pursued by the Mets because of Wagner's injury. Rodriguez already has 55 saves, and he is well on pace to break Bobby Thigpen's single season save record of 57. The Mets' bullpen have been shaky all season, especially with Wagner's absence. They are currently ahead in the NL East standings, ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies by 2 games. I believe that Wagner's absence will not affect the Mets down the stretch. I believe they will win the NL East but his absence will be felt in the playoffs when they don't have a reliable reliever to depend on. How do you think the Mets will do? With this injury, is Wagner's time in New York done?
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