2010 Sleeper Player Profile: Billy Wagner, Braves
Written By Todd Farino, http://www.fantasybaseballsearch.com/.
Player: Billy Wagner
Team: Atlanta Braves
Throws: Left
Position: RP
FBS Sleeper Rank: #2/30
Last April, Billy Wagner was on the shelf for most of the season. Tommy John surgery was the cause and most players would have sat out the whole year, but Wagner was determined to get back and get back he did. After being traded to the Red Sox in late August, Billy Wagner proved he can still pitch. In 17 appearances in 2009, Wagner racked up 26 strikeouts and a surprising 1.78 ERA. Although his control wasn't perfect, Wagner showed no ill effect from the surgery. Better yet, he didn't lose his fierce competitive demeanor on the mound and that is part of his effectiveness. It seemed to be MIA the last few months he pitched with the Mets.
In 2010 Wagner will be the closer for the Atlanta Braves and they make an excellent fit for the strong-willed lefty. The Braves have a solid pitching staff of Derek Lowe, Tommy Hanson, Jair Jurrjens, Kenshin Kawakami, and Tim Hudson and with an inconsistent offense the Braves will be involved in plenty of close games. That means lots of work for Wagner and plenty of save opportunities. My projections at The Closer Report gave the Braves 51 saves as a team, so Wagner projects to rack up at least 40 saves himself.
The negatives on Wagner aren't much, but you have to worry about his health and the impact of surgery. Pitchers normally come back stronger after Tommy John surgery because of the rehab involved. They tend to lose strength by the second season after the surgery, so it will be interesting to see how Wagner's arm holds up. Health has always been a concern for Wagner, but after nearly a year of rest he is poised for a long healthy year.
The True Guru Projections: 40 saves, 4 wins, 80 Ks, 2.69 ERA, 1.11 WHIP
I feel this player will achieve my projections through our formula based on 11 herbs and spices (its locked at Fort Knox). Of course we are assuming he stays relatively healthy for the entire season.
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Player: Billy Wagner
Team: Atlanta Braves
Throws: Left
Position: RP
FBS Sleeper Rank: #2/30
Last April, Billy Wagner was on the shelf for most of the season. Tommy John surgery was the cause and most players would have sat out the whole year, but Wagner was determined to get back and get back he did. After being traded to the Red Sox in late August, Billy Wagner proved he can still pitch. In 17 appearances in 2009, Wagner racked up 26 strikeouts and a surprising 1.78 ERA. Although his control wasn't perfect, Wagner showed no ill effect from the surgery. Better yet, he didn't lose his fierce competitive demeanor on the mound and that is part of his effectiveness. It seemed to be MIA the last few months he pitched with the Mets.
In 2010 Wagner will be the closer for the Atlanta Braves and they make an excellent fit for the strong-willed lefty. The Braves have a solid pitching staff of Derek Lowe, Tommy Hanson, Jair Jurrjens, Kenshin Kawakami, and Tim Hudson and with an inconsistent offense the Braves will be involved in plenty of close games. That means lots of work for Wagner and plenty of save opportunities. My projections at The Closer Report gave the Braves 51 saves as a team, so Wagner projects to rack up at least 40 saves himself.
The negatives on Wagner aren't much, but you have to worry about his health and the impact of surgery. Pitchers normally come back stronger after Tommy John surgery because of the rehab involved. They tend to lose strength by the second season after the surgery, so it will be interesting to see how Wagner's arm holds up. Health has always been a concern for Wagner, but after nearly a year of rest he is poised for a long healthy year.
The True Guru Projections: 40 saves, 4 wins, 80 Ks, 2.69 ERA, 1.11 WHIP
I feel this player will achieve my projections through our formula based on 11 herbs and spices (its locked at Fort Knox). Of course we are assuming he stays relatively healthy for the entire season.
Check out the rest of our breakouts here
To get more from Todd Farino and RC Rizza, catch our weekly podcast at www.blogtalkradio.com/fantasy-baseball-tonight . Listen to us LIVE every Wednesday at 10pm EST for 90 minutes of pure fantasy baseball talk.
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Tuesday, January 19, 2010
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