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Eric Gagne - May 2008

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Julian Tavarez loses World Series ring
Julian Tavarez loses World Series ring
blog.masslive.com — APSome things never change. Lest you thought things have changed with Julian Tavarez now that he is... away from the mad house that is the Boston Red Sox bullpen, rest assured: The dude is still certifiable. What else can you... (more) Julian Tavarez loses World Series ring
Gagne out as closer
blogs.jsonline.com — As expected today, Eric Gagne is out of the closer's role after his comments in today's paper... saying he didn't deserve the spot any longer. Gagne said it was a mental issue, and Ned Yost said Gagne would receive a break from the role, leaving the ... (more) Gagne out as closer
Eric Gagne may actually be less worthless to Boston now
soxaddict.org — Sure, we may have traded David Murphy and Kason Gabbard for Eric Gagne last season. Sure, he... may have rocked a 6.75 ERA in 18.7 regular season innings. Sure, David Murphy was the Texas Rangers rookie of the year last season despite only being there for a few months. But with the First-Year Player Draft coming, there IS one good thing Gagne provided for the Sox... (more) Eric Gagne may actually be less worthless to Boston now
No plans to remove Gagne
blogs.jsonline.com — I just spoke with Brewers general manager Doug Melvin via telephone and he told me there are... no plans to remove Eric Gagne as the club's closer despite the veteran right-handers off-and-on struggles this season. Melvin is in Brevard County, Fla., ... (more) No plans to remove Gagne
Roto Chronicles: National League–May 12
Roto Chronicles: National League–May 12
seamheads.com — Plenty of pitchers made this week’s edition of Ruts and Royalty. It’s been a busy week on... the diamond and there were very little surprises that were conjured up. Players broke out of slumps, players hit themselves out of respectability and the Brewers’ pitching staff seems to have their swagger back (with the exception of Gagne). Ruts: Eric Gagne: He was removed from the closer ... (more) Roto Chronicles: National League–May 12
Gagne flying back to Milwaukee
blogs.jsonline.com — Pittsburgh - Until further notice, Milwaukee Brewers closer Eric Gagne has been shut down. Although that further... notice could be as soon as today or as late as this weekend or maybe next week depending on how Gagne's stiff right shoulder feels ... (more) Gagne flying back to Milwaukee
Huston Street a Good Fit for Milwaukee
dugoutcentral.com — For the Milwaukee Brewers, quantity has not equaled quality so far in 2008. I speak, of course,... of their bullpen, where they have had upwards of nine men at a time sitting in the caverns of left field at Miller Park, yet have struggled to put away ... (more) Huston Street a Good Fit for Milwaukee
Brewers pull struggling Gagne from closer's role
Brewers pull struggling Gagne from closer's role
sports.espn.go.com — The Brewers yanked Eric Gagne from the closer's role on Sunday after the reliever called his latest... performance embarrassing and said he didn't feel he deserved to pitch the ninth anymore. (more) Brewers pull struggling Gagne from closer's role
Shame on Izzy For Giving Up
dugoutcentral.com — Harsh words for Izzy for volunteering out of the closer's job. If he can't do his job... in the 9th, what makes the Cards think he can do it in the 7th or 8th? (more) Shame on Izzy For Giving Up
Who’s Staying & Who’s Not?!
Who’s Staying & Who’s Not?!
baseballreflections.com — Who will remain in 1st Place and how long will they last? AL East Currently in first... place is the Tampa Bay Rays. Although I think they are the real deal, this is too strong of a division for them to remain in 1st place by the All Star break. Likewise, I don’t envision the Yankees staying [...] (more) Who’s Staying & Who’s Not?!
Eric Show Revisited
Eric Show Revisited
pinkhatnation.blogspot.com — With San Diego Padres baseball arguably as bad and uninteresting as it has ever been, the value... of nostalgia rises by the day. In this vein, I found a great article posted by the Union Tribune on ex Padres and A's hurler Eric Show, entitled "He was the Padres' Mystery Man." (more) Eric Show Revisited
Furcal Expected To Return, MLB Hands Down Disciplinary Action Following Ejections And More
blog.baseballdigestdaily.com — A number of roster moves and three suspensions plus the Astros to retire number and more...... (more) Furcal Expected To Return, MLB Hands Down Disciplinary ...
Gagne leads majors in blown saves
blogs.jsonline.com — Houston - Say what you want about close plays at first base and tight strike zones but... Eric Gagne has become a crap shoot when the Brewers summon him to close games. Gagne blew his major league-high fifth save opportunity today by surrendering ... (more) Gagne leads majors in blown saves
Gagne blows another save; Brewers swept in Houston
mvn.com — Quick review for those uninformed: Yovani Gallardo was lost for the year on Friday due to a... torn ACL and the Brewers proceeded to blow two leads to the Astros Friday and Saturday night. Ben Sheets took the mound for the Crew on Sunday in what seemed to be a must win for the team. Sheets struggled again and gave up a season high four runs in only 6 1/3 innings. (more) Gagne blows another save; Brewers swept in Houston
Doug Melvin Has Deathwish: Sticking with Eric Gagme
Doug Melvin Has Deathwish: Sticking with Eric Gagme
larrybrownsports.com — When this subject was first broached in an email by JS, I tried to give Gagne the... benefit of the doubt: he had been pitching for the fourth straight day when he blew a save to the Reds, his third of the year. One was a start, two was a trend … ... (more) Doug Melvin Has Deathwish: Sticking with Eric Gagme
Gagné's gaffes garnering little worry
jsonline.com — Manager, reliever are not yet ready to panic By ANTHONY WITRADO awitrado@journalsentinel.com Posted: May 6, 2008 Miami... - The concern level with Eric Gagné and the job he has done as the Milwaukee Brewers' closer is at Level Zero. Manager Ned Yost ... (more) Gagné's gaffes garnering little worry
Gagne admits he doesn't deserve closer's role
blogs.jsonline.com — Brewers manager Ned Yost wasn't ready to announce today that he would be removing Eric Gagne from... the role of closer. "I don't sit here and make decisions five minutes after a tough loss," Yost said after watching Gagne saddle the Brewers ... (more) Gagne admits he doesn't deserve closer's role
The Associated Press: Brewers pull Gagne from closer's role after another meltdown
ap.google.com — Brewers pull Gagne from closer's role after another meltdown By COLIN FLY 4 hours ago MILWAUKEE (AP)... The Brewers yanked Eric Gagne from the closer's role on Sunday after the reliever called his latest performance embarrassing and said he didn't feel ... (more) The Associated Press: Brewers pull Gagne from ...
Gagne and Castro: More Than Mere Coincidence?
Gagne and Castro: More Than Mere Coincidence?
bugsandcranks.com — Many have publicly speculated about Eric Gagne’s mysterious and meteoric rise from total obscurity in the late... 1990s to national prominence as an all-star closer earlier this decade. At the same time, international media continue to speculate ... (more) Gagne and Castro: More Than Mere Coincidence?
Sheets is Sheets and Gagne is well…not the Gagne of old
mvn.com — The Brewers lost to the Cardinals on Saturday, 5-3. Although Eric Gagne didn’t blow another save, he... did take the loss, his second of the season, after allowing the Cardinals to load the bases and score two in the top of the ninth. Gagne walked one and gave up three hits in his only inning of work. (more) Sheets is Sheets and Gagne is well…not the Gagne of old
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