The bidding war for Francisco Rodriguez might have started unofficially on Monday, when the New York Mets announced that closer Billy Wagner would undergo elbow surgery and sit out much if not all of next season.
Rodriguez, on the verge of setting the major league saves record, could be pursued by the Mets, Detroit Tigers, Atlanta Braves, St. Louis Cardinals, Cleveland Indians, Dodgers and Angels.
Scioscia said Rodriguez would be in great demand even if the Mets -- and their $138-million payroll -- had a physically sound Wagner for next season.
"I don't think Frankie is a talent that is contingent on someone else getting injured," Scioscia said. "There will be a lot of teams interested. We'll certainly be one of them."
LA Times
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