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Old 07-31-2007, 02:05 PM   #1
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Red Sox Close To Acquiring Gagne

Ken Rosenthal/MLBTradeRumors.com -

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According to Ken Rosenthal, the Red Sox are the winner of the Eric Gagne sweepstakes pending Gagne's consent and a review of medical records. Rosenthal says Gagne might share the closer role with Jonathan Papelbon; it would not be shocking to see Papelbon become the setup man for the rest of the year. That would be a hell of a 1-2 punch regardless and a huge asset for the playoffs.

No word on which prospects went to Texas yet.
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Old 07-31-2007, 02:05 PM   #2
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Re: Red Sox Close To Acquiring Gagne

Toss in Okajima and you have the new version of the Nasty Boys.
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Old 07-31-2007, 02:06 PM   #3
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Re: Red Sox Close To Acquiring Gagne

From a purely selfish point of view, I hope this doesn't happen. Papelbon is my closer on my fantasy team.

From a realistic view, the Sox will be hard to beat with a healthy Gagne in that bullpen.
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Old 07-31-2007, 02:11 PM   #4
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Re: Red Sox Close To Acquiring Gagne

from ESPN

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Looks like Gagne might go to the Red Sox, possibly for Kason Gabbard and David Murphy. Apparently the Sox are waiting to see if Gagne will waive his no-trade clause,
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Old 07-31-2007, 02:24 PM   #5
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Re: Red Sox Close To Acquiring Gagne

Pappelbon, Gagne.

I'm sure the Yankees love that.
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Old 07-31-2007, 02:47 PM   #6
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Re: Red Sox Close To Acquiring Gagne

I can't see why Gagne wouldn't waive his no-trade for a chance at a ring.
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Old 07-31-2007, 02:48 PM   #7
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Re: Red Sox Close To Acquiring Gagne

With this deal, the Red Sox just shortened their games by 2 or 3 innings (if they're winning, of course).
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Old 07-31-2007, 03:04 PM   #8
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I can't see why Gagne wouldn't waive his no-trade once they guarantee his incentives.
Fixed that for you. Hey, Scott Boras is in charge now, you know.
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Old 07-31-2007, 03:16 PM   #9
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Re: Red Sox Close To Acquiring Gagne

According to CNNSI the trade is done if Gagne will waive his no-trade clause:

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...sox/index.html
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Old 07-31-2007, 03:20 PM   #10
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Fixed that for you. Hey, Scott Boras is in charge now, you know.
Good point.
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Old 07-31-2007, 03:45 PM   #11
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Re: Red Sox Close To Acquiring Gagne

Apparently, Gagne is going to waive his no trade clause and join Boston...
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