Apparently agents know best, because after Billy Wagner hinted at retiring after the Red Sox were eliminated in the playoffs, his agent says he will not be retiring:
Wagner’s Agent Says Pitcher Will Not Retire
“He has every intention of playing next season,” according to his agent, Bean Stringfellow.
The former All-Star closer Wagner had told the New York Post Tuesday that he was considering retirement and not planning to talk to teams when he hits free agency this offseason.
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“He wants a ring and he did not do all that rehab just to quit now,” Stringfellow said. “His family supports him fully.”
When the Red Sox acquired Wagner from the Mets in August, Boston agreed to not exercise his option for the 2010 season. He is now a free agent, which also means the Red Sox will receive two draft picks if he signed because he is a Type A free agent.
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