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Originally Posted by Hammer755
Seriously? I'm not sure how a pitcher with a 2.30 ERA and a sub-1.00 WHIP can be considered beyond awful.
Wagner allowed a ton fewer baserunners last year than Rodriguez. Their strikeout numbers were similar, but Wagner allowed fewer hits/9 and had a much better K/BB ratio. Obviously Wagner isn't an option for this year, but K-Rod won't be that much of an upgrade for the Mets over previous years.
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Good thing numbers don't tell the full story. I watched Wagner pitch every game. His fastball had slowed and his slider didn't bite like it used to. He also had the habit of being completely off from the second he stepped foot on the mound, and wouldn't be able to recover until the game was lost. There's no one guy more responsible for the Mets not making the playoffs. The fucker blew 3 saves in 5 days -- 3 straight opportunities.
Saves might be a bullshit stat, but 7 blown saves in 34 opportunities is very telling.