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| The Teixeira Trade Signals a Seller's Market |
| Published: July 30, 2007, 11:15 am |
| Tags: Adam Dunn, Adamdunn, Damaso Marte, Damasomarte, Eric Gagne, Ericgagne, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jarrodsaltalamacchia, Jermaine Dye, Jermainedye, Ken Griffey Jr, Kengriffeyjr, Mark Teixeira, Markteixeira, Salomon Torres, Salomontorres, Scott Linebrink, Scottlinebrink |
| Filed under: Atlanta, Dallas, Rangers, Braves, AL West, NL East, MLB RumorsLet the Mark Teixeira fallout continue. While Mullet just told you what the trade of Big Tex to the Braves might mean for your favorite contending team, I'm here to tell you what it might mean for your favorite non-contending team. It's pretty easy, actually. This trade, |
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| Is Eric Gagne Willing To Go To Boston? |
| Published: July 31, 2007, 10:41 am |
| Tags: Deadline Deals, Deadlinedeals, Eric Gagne, Ericgagne, Kason Gabbard, Kasongabbard |
| Filed under: Boston, Dallas, Red Sox, Rangers, AL East, AL West, MLB RumorsA report from Ken Rosenthal over at Fox Sports says that the Red Sox and Rangers have agreed on a deal that would send closer Eric Gagne to Boston for Kason Gabbard and another player. The Red Sox are on the verge of winning the Eric Gagne sweepstakes, pending his approval |
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| Baseball's Best Bullpen Gets Eric Gagne |
| Published: July 31, 2007, 1:08 pm |
| Tags: David Murphy, Davidmurphy, Deadline Deals, Deadlinedeals, Engel Beltre, Engelbeltre, Eric Gagne, Ericgagne, Hideki Okajima, Hidekiokajima, Jonathan Papelbon, Jonathanpapelbon, Kason Gabbard, Kasongabbard |
| Filed under: Boston, Dallas, Red Sox, Rangers, AL East, AL West, Breaking NewsIt's not a complete surprise -- we knew the deal was in the works earlier in the day -- but it's still remarkable nonetheless: the Red Sox acquired Eric Gagne from the Rangers in exchange for southpaw Kason Gabbard and minor league outfielders Engel Beltre and David |
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| Your MLB Trade Deadline Winners and Losers |
| Published: July 31, 2007, 9:20 pm |
| Tags: Andruw Jones, Andruwjones, Deadline Deals, Deadlinedeals, Eric Gagne, Ericgagne, Hideki Okajima, Hidekiokajima, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jarrodsaltalamacchia, Jermaine Dye, Jermainedye, Jonathan Papelbon, Jonathanpapelbon, Luis Castillo, Luiscastillo, Mark Teixeira, Marktei |
| Filed under: Boston, Atlanta, Chicago, Minnesota, New York, Red Sox, White Sox, Twins, Rangers, Braves, Padres, AL East, AL Central, NL East, NL West, San DiegoTwo teams vying for the playoffs made deals for big names. Two last place teams swapped players. Guys you thought were gone ended up staying. Teammates weren't happy. But really, it was |
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| Is Roger Clemens Cheaper Than Eric Gagne? |
| Published: August 9, 2007, 1:30 pm |
| Tags: Eric Gagne, Ericgagne, Roger Clemens, Rogerclemens |
| Filed under: Boston, New York, Red Sox, Yankees, AL EastEver since Roger Clemens received his enormous contract earlier this year, critics have pointed out that the Yankees are essentially paying him $1 million per start. Desperate times call for desperate measures, I guess, as the Yankees' rotation was in absolute shambles immediately before |
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| The Dugout: The Eric Gagne Horse |
| Published: September 20, 2007, 7:50 am |
| Tags: Curt Schilling, Curtschilling, David Ortiz, Davidortiz, Derek Jeter, Derekjeter, Eric Gagne, Ericgagne, George Steinbrenner, Georgesteinbrenner, Jonathan Papelbon, Jonathanpapelbon, Theo Epstein, Theoepstein |
| Filed under: Boston, New York, Red Sox, Yankees, AL East, The DugoutThe Dugout is a feature at FanHouse that brings the lives of Major League Baseball players directly to you...sort of. The official chatroom of the MLB keeps you up to date with all the recent happenings of your favorite players both on the field and off.Ok, so I'd be a complete |
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| World Series Live Blog: Game 1, Innings 7-9 |
| Published: October 24, 2007, 7:26 pm |
| Tags: Brad Hawpe, Bradhawpe, Coco Crisp, Cococrisp, Derek Jeter, Derekjeter, Eric Gagne, Eric Hinske, Ericgagne, Erichinske, Garrett Atkins, Garrettatkins, Jason Varitek, Jasonvaritek, Josh Beckett, Joshbeckett, Kaz Matsui, Kazmatsui, Kevin Youkilis, Kevinyoukilis, Latroy Hawkins |
| Filed under: Boston, Denver, Red Sox, Rockies, MLB Live Blogging, MLB PlayoffsTop of the 7th:Hey look, the Red Sox are winning by so much, they're even letting Coco Crisp get in the game. Josh Beckett is still in this game. Why is this? I suppose he's only thrown 78 pitches before this inning.And here's another strikeout. Studly. Troy Tulowitzki |
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| Boras Decrees Eric Gagne Will Be a Closer |
| Published: November 8, 2007, 6:48 pm |
| Tags: Eric Gagne, Ericgagne, Scott Boras, Scottboras |
| Filed under: Boston, Red Sox, AL East, MLB RumorsI know that Scott Boras is a great agent if you're a player. Despite all the flak he gets from the media, the fans, and the owners, it seems like Boras' clients always get what they want in the end (see: JD Drew). Still, sometimes it's hard to see how his demands will lead to the end that he's |
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| Eric Gagne Is Close to a Deal With the Brewers |
| Published: December 8, 2007, 10:10 am |
| Tags: Eric Gagne, Ericgagne |
| Filed under: Brewers, NL Central, Milwaukee, MLB TransactionsYou know, it's funny. I read Mullet's post this morning about no one wanting Eric Gagne and thought to myself, "He'd be great with the Brewers." My thinking was just that the Brewers need bullpen help, with or without Salomon Torres, and a league switch to possibly the worst division in |
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| Inexplicably, Eric Gagne Is Still Closing Games for the Brewers |
| Published: May 6, 2008, 5:00 am |
| Tags: Doug Melvin, Dougmelvin, Eric Gagne, Ericgagne |
| Filed under: Brewers, NL Central, MilwaukeeI'm not a big believer in the "save" stat. I could sit here and lecture you all day about leverage index and things of that nature, but I'll simply say that any stat that a player can "earn" by retiring the bottom of the order with a three-run lead is not one worth keeping track of. Sometimes, however, |
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