Billy Wagner Out for '09

Now, all he can throw are bagels, just not the good baseball kind.

Yes, that wasn't a typo. Billy Wagner will probably not pitch next year due to a tear in his MCL. I don't think the Mets thought his injury was this bad, but he now has to have surgery. As for this season, it really doesn't change much as I think the Mets knew he could be done for the year. Now, they have to just continue the scary-go-round bullpen usage they've used for the past month. Someone has to step up to fend of the Phillies, who just showed they aren't out of it, and help the team through the playoffs. As for next year, this has to put the Mets as the front-runner or at least co-front-frunner for Francisco Rodriguez. Of course, they could also go after Fuentes as well, but K-Rod will probably get the first look.