Rangers sign Gagne

Jason · 12-13-2006, 05:57 AM

http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/a...2006&fext=.jsp

....! Why didn't the redsox sign him?

We need a ....ing closer..

playstopause · 12-13-2006, 09:02 AM

They're taking a chance with him.
His arm might never be the same again (like most of the pitchers, especially closers, that got an operation to an arm).
But if that arm is back the way it was in the Cy Young year... The Rangers got themselves one of the best.

One of my good friend played a lot in the minors with Gagné.
It's so rare someone from here makes it in Major league baseball (hockey country!).
But now, there is also Russel Martin, L.A. Dodgers catcher.
I think he's doin' good, is he? Not much of a baseball fan... (since the Expo's left Montreal).

Rick · 12-13-2006, 10:50 AM

Shit, we need some damn starting pitching instead of Gagne. I hope Adam Eaton can pan out after being hurt last year.

Drew · 12-13-2006, 11:06 AM

I'm with RG7420, just on the other side of the coin. Papelbon is damn near unhittable on a good night, and respectable enough even on a bad one. We need a good starting rotation way more than a second closer.

Jason · 12-13-2006, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drew

I'm with RG7420, just on the other side of the coin. Papelbon is damn near unhittable on a good night, and respectable enough even on a bad one. We need a good starting rotation way more than a second closer.

We don't have a 1 closer, Papelbon is going back into the rotation.

Rick · 12-13-2006, 03:03 PM

For the record, I'm a Texas Rangers fan but I ....ing hate the Yankees.

Jason · 12-13-2006, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rg7420user

For the record, I'm a Texas Rangers fan but I ....ing hate the Yankees.

looks like the rangers mean business like many othe teams do..

zimbloth · 12-13-2006, 03:09 PM

Gagne hasnt played for 2 years basically. The last thing the Red Sox need is another dead arm in the bullpen (Foulke, Timlin, etc). Closers can be a bit overrated, we'll find one sooner or later. How has Mariano Rivera helped the Yankees the last years? Starting pitching wins in the playoffs.

Rick · 12-13-2006, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by .jason.

looks like the rangers mean business like many othe teams do..

Yeah. Doesn't mean shit. Our choices just haven't really worked for us lately. We won 3 AL West titles in the 90s. That's it.

Christopher · 12-13-2006, 03:33 PM

What an ass. He kept claiming that he'd give the Dodgers a hometown discount and yet the contract he signs with Texas isn't a whole lot different assuming he plays all year. He took the biggest guaranteed contract, maybe he isn't so sure he's all the way back either.

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playstopause President / RHLC © Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Montreal, Quebec, CAN Posts: 15,046 Thanked: 68 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	They're taking a chance with him. His arm might never be the same again (like most of the pitchers, especially closers, that got an operation to an arm). But if that arm is back the way it was in the Cy Young year... The Rangers got themselves one of the best. One of my good friend played a lot in the minors with Gagné. It's so rare someone from here makes it in Major league baseball (hockey country!). But now, there is also Russel Martin, L.A. Dodgers catcher. I think he's doin' good, is he? Not much of a baseball fan... (since the Expo's left Montreal). Become one of us or die, ....ers. / Rick RIP Garcia3441

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zimbloth Nick // Axe Palace Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 16,664 Thanked: 179 Feedback Score: 47 reviews	Gagne hasnt played for 2 years basically. The last thing the Red Sox need is another dead arm in the bullpen (Foulke, Timlin, etc). Closers can be a bit overrated, we'll find one sooner or later. How has Mariano Rivera helped the Yankees the last years? Starting pitching wins in the playoffs.

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Christopher Total Rondo Addict! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: La Grande, Oregon Posts: 1,499 Thanked: 11 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	What an ass. He kept claiming that he'd give the Dodgers a hometown discount and yet the contract he signs with Texas isn't a whole lot different assuming he plays all year. He took the biggest guaranteed contract, maybe he isn't so sure he's all the way back either.

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