MLB Secret’s weighed the pros and cons of relief pitcher Billy Wagner’s decision to retire.  It appears that he’s chosen to go for one more year.  He’ll be back as a closer in the National League East with the Atlanta Braves.
FOXSports.com reports Wagner has agreed to a one-year, $7 million contract with the Atlanta Braves. The pact includes a $6.5 million vesting option for 2011 that would become guaranteed if Wagner finishes 50 games next season.

The deal is pending a physical; FOXSports.com reports Wagner will take it today in Atlanta.

Wagner, 38, would replace the ninth-inning tandem of Rafael Soriano and Mike Gonzalez. Both are free agents, and both are in high demand.

Wagner has 385 career saves but pitched in a setup role last season after returning from Tommy John surgery in August. The New York Mets traded him to the Boston Red Sox on Aug. 25 for two minor leaguers to be named (Chris Carter and Eddie Lora). Wagner agreed to waive his no-trade clause after lengthy negotiations.

The left-hander was 1-1 with no saves and a 1.72 ERA in 17 games for the Mets and Red Sox last season.

The Red Sox offered Wagner, a Type A free agent, salary arbitration before Tuesday’s deadline — back in August, that was a sticking point during trade talks. Boston will receive the Braves’ first-round draft pick (20th overall) next season, plus a supplemental, or “sandwich,” draft pick between the first and second rounds.