With the Mets reduced to a spoiler role now, Billy Wagner’s possible departure to Boston via a trade or waiver claim overshadowed their 4-2 win Friday night over the Phillies at Citi Field.

Gary Sheffield‘s situation also loomed over the Mets’ victory, and colleague Jay Greenberg writes that it was a big mistake by team management to nix Sheffield’s recent trade to San Francisco.

Colleague Kevin Kernan, meanwhile, offers up a tribute to Gil Hodges as the Mets prepare to honor his 1969 world champions during a ceremony at Citi Field before tonight’s game. In the notes, Pedro Martinez took a subtle shot at the Mets after arriving at Citi Field for the first time yesterday.