The Atlanta Braves sign reliever Billy Wagner to a one-year, $7 million contract. Wagner missed most of last season recovering from Tommy John surgery but came back in August to pitch 2 games for the New York Mets and then post a 1.98 ERA in 13 games after being traded to the Boston Red Sox.

 

On December 1, 2009 — The Atlanta Braves sign reliever Billy Wagner to a one-year, $7 million contract. Wagner missed most of last season recovering from Tommy John surgery but came back in August to pitch 2 games for the New York Mets and then post a 1.98 ERA in 13 games after being traded to the Boston Red Sox.

 

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