Billy Wagner traded to Red Sox (Papelbon throws a temper tantrum*)

[Providence A's]

Billy Wagner expected to be traded to Boston Red Sox - ESPN

Billy Wagner will pitch for the Red Sox this season, after all.

Wagner agreed to waive his no-trade clause in the final minutes before Tuesday's deadline and the fireballing left-handed reliever was traded from the Mets to Boston for two players to be named later, a source told ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney.

The Red Sox agreed to not pick up Wagner's option for 2010, but they have retained the right to offer arbitration, which means that they still could get two draft picks for him if he departs as a free agent.

flip flop much? 2 PTBNLs...rumor has it they're AA players

http://twitter.com/NYPost_Mets/status/3539250024

*pure speculation on my part

[Kingdom]

Might help a little. Certainly better than some of the guys they have to call up here and there for now. Or he's going to be some great comedy in September. =D

[DavidKelly18]

I hate Papelbon, he is such a crybaby *****. I was so glad when Santos hit that homer at Fenway and gave him a blown save.

[missionhockey21]

Rumor is 26 year old slugger Chris Carter could be included in the deal. A prospect who has lost stock as he has gotten older, but he still has power potential.

Chris Carter Stats, Bio, Photos, Highlights | redsox.com: Team

[realmofotalk]

Rumor is correct. The Mets get the "other" Chris Carter and rookie league first baseman Eddie Lora.

[Providence A's]

if he's 26, isn't he no longer considered a prospect?