Gagne to Brewers

by Ben in Va on Dec 8, 2007 8:51 PM PST

It looks like a 1 year contract for around 10 mil. This seems like alot of money but it is only 1 year. If he stays healthy he should solidify their bullpen, especially with Francisco Cordero leaving for greener pastures.

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If only real Congress worked that way

by Matthew on Dec 8, 2007 9:48 PM PST reply actions

That's more than I thought he'd get.

"Goddamn Romans. Sure know how to make a ... drum room." --Matt Cameron

by JI on Dec 8, 2007 9:51 PM PST reply actions

On subject

I like this signing. Gagne's a good bet to be as good as Cordero next year and the Brewers are paying less money and only have a one year commitment.

by Matthew on Dec 8, 2007 9:52 PM PST reply actions

ehh

Gagne wasn't that great last year, and he's iinjury prone-- it seems like they're just signing a name. It's too much money, but that's ok since it's a 1 yr deal.

"Goddamn Romans. Sure know how to make a ... drum room." --Matt Cameron

by JI on Dec 8, 2007 9:55 PM PST up reply actions

Gagne had around a 3.4 FIP last year

Not spectacular or anything, but solid enough and he'll probably improve heading back to the NL, especially the Central.

by Matthew on Dec 8, 2007 9:59 PM PST up reply actions

Yeah

But in no way is worth what he's being paid, he's not exactly a shutdown closer.

"Goddamn Romans. Sure know how to make a ... drum room." --Matt Cameron

by JI on Dec 8, 2007 10:03 PM PST up reply actions

but gagne cant handle a pennent race !!!1!!1

by Robert on Dec 8, 2007 9:59 PM PST up reply actions

I LOVE this signing

Great move Milwaukee. Cant possibly hurt them.

Not a multiyear deal. If he sucks, they wont have him again. If he does anything remotely good, they could try to resign him or let him go and get some draft picks. They need relief help, anyways...why not take a flier?

by Slica on Dec 8, 2007 9:59 PM PST reply actions

Good point

If Gagne has another solid year in 08, he could easily snag Type A status following the season.

by Matthew on Dec 8, 2007 10:01 PM PST up reply actions

Fukudome to the MLB

"Kosuke Fukudome has decided to turn down the Yomiuri Giants' offer and will sign with an MLB team, the Nikkansports newspaper reported Sunday.

"Fukudome had previously indicated the Giants would be the only Japanese team he would consider playing for next season. The Padres and Cubs are the favorites to sign Fukudome, who could make up his mind within the next couple of days."

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/player_main.aspx?sport=MLB&id=157

I'm thinking that Hendry is going to overpay him around $12 million per to play in Chicago.

by JoeyJoJoJuniorShabadoo on Dec 9, 2007 1:44 AM PST reply actions