Agent: Wagner now open to returning to Red Sox

The Boston Herald reports that reliever Billy Wagner(notes) has had a change of heart and would be open to an arbitration offer from the Red Sox.

"I just visited with Billy and his family the other day, and I can tell you this much: Billy thoroughly enjoyed his time in Boston," agent Bean Stringfellow told the newspaper. "It was one of the best experiences he has ever had in baseball. So, does he rule out accepting arbitration? No, he doesn’t."

Wagner, who waived his no-trade clause to come to Boston in a late August deal with the New York Mets, posted a 1.98 ERA in 15 games with the Red Sox. He has said he wanted to be a closer again, but Boston already has a premier closer in Jonathan Papelbon(notes).

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