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Eric Gagne in the NewsMay 28, 2009 - USA Today
Gagne signs with independent baseball club: Pitcher Eric Gagne is coming back to pitch in his home province.
May 28, 2009 - MLB.com
Gagne would welcome return to LA: Former record-setting closer Eric Gagne is currently gearing up to play for the independent Can-Am League, but said on Wednesday that he'd welcome a return to the Dodgers.
May 27, 2009 - ESPN.com
Eric Gagne signs with Quebec Capitales of independent Can-Am League: Former major league reliever Eric Gagne has signed with the Quebec Capitales of the independent Can-Am League.
April 24, 2009 - MLB.com
Red Sox reacquire Gabbard: Kason Gabbard, the left-hander who excited the Fenway faithful with a complete-game shutout on July 16, 2007, and was traded two weeks later for Eric Gagne, is coming back to the franchise that groomed him.
March 27, 2009 - MLB.com
Gagne shows up at Dodgers' complex: With the bullpen being the Dodgers' greatest question mark, who should make an appearance at Camelback Ranch on Friday but the team's greatest reliever of all time, Eric Gagne.
March 10, 2009 - Houston Chronicle
MLB: Brewers release injured Gagne: The team has released reliever Eric Gagne so he can rehab his sore shoulder in Tempe, Ariz., at a private facility. Gagne was in the Brewers' camp as a non-roster invitee on a minor league contract.
March 9, 2009 - MLB.com
Crew releases veteran reliever Gagne: The Brewers released reliever Eric Gagne on Sunday and announced the right-hander has decided to rehabilitate his right shoulder injury at a private facility in suburban Phoenix.
March 9, 2009 - USA Today
Brewers release Gagne for shoulder rehab: The Milwaukee Brewers have released reliever Eric Gagne so he can rehab his sore shoulder in at a private facility in Tempe.
March 7, 2009 - MLB.com
Shoulder may end Gagne's Crew run: With right shoulder rehab recommended and surgery still possible for Brewers non-roster invitee Eric Gagne, assistant GM Gord Ash said it's"impossible"for the right-hander to make Milwaukee's roster.
March 7, 2009 - MLB.com
Doctors advise Gagne to skip surgery: The second opinion on Eric Gagne's bum right shoulder was the same as the first, and now it's up to the pitcher whether he will follow the doctors' advice and try rehab or go straight to surgery.
February 18, 2009 - Seattle Times
Gagne, Brewers agree to minor league deal: Reliever Eric Gagne and the Milwaukee Brewers agreed to a minor league contract Tuesday with an invitation to the major league camp.
February 18, 2009 - ESPN.com
Eric Gagne agrees to minor league contract with Milwaukee Brewers: Reliever Eric Gagne and the Brewers agreed to a minor league contract Tuesday with an invitation to the major league camp.
February 18, 2009 - Sports Illustrated
Gagne OKs minor league contract with Brewers: MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Reliever Eric Gagne and the Milwaukee Brewers agreed to a minor league contract Tuesday that included an invitation to spring training.
February 14, 2009 - San Francisco Chronicle
A showdown that needs no apology: One of the greatest at-bats of modern times was a thoroughly enhanced affair. It was a showdown between Barry Bonds, whose steroid use is now beyond question, and the Dodgers' Eric Gagne at the Giants' ballpark five seasons ago. How you feel about that...
January 17, 2009 - MLB.com
Twins focus on relievers Lyon, Gagne: The Twins have spent all winter searching for relief help and now that search appears to be focused on two free agent pitchers who could be options for the club's setup role -- Brandon Lyon and Eric Gagne.
October 31, 2008 - MLB.com
Brewers prepare offer for Sabathia: General manager Doug Melvin planned to submit a formal contract offer on Friday to left-hander CC Sabathia. Meanwhile, pitchers Eric Gagne, Ben Sheets and Brian Shouse, outfielder Gabe Kapler and infielder Michael Lamb filed their free-agency papers with the Player's Union on Thursday, the first day to do so.
September 6, 2008 - MLB.com
Hardy's heroics end Brewers' skid: Eric Gagne surrendered an eighth-inning home run that cost southpaw CC Sabathia his 10th Brewers win, but J.J. Hardy's 11th-inning single gave Milwaukee a 3-2 win over the San Diego Padres at Miller Park on Friday that snapped a four-game losing streak.
June 29, 2008 - MLB.com
Gagne closer to returning to Brewers: Eric Gagne is one step closer to returning to the Brewers after throwing a successful bullpen session at the Metrodome before Saturday night's game.
June 22, 2008 - MLB.com
Brewers' Gagne throws simulated game: Brewers injured closer Eric Gagne threw a simulated game Saturday afternoon before the Brewers night game against the Baltimore Orioles.
June 20, 2008 - MLB.com
Gagne nearing return, will set up Torres: Rehabbing reliever Eric Gagne is close to rejoining the Brewers, but manager Ned Yost says he will stick with what's been working at closer.
June 16, 2008 - ESPN.com
Brewers' Gagne throws 25 pitches off mound: Brewers reliever Eric Gagne threw about 25 pitches off the mound Sunday as he continues to recover from right rotator cuff tendinitis.
June 3, 2008 - ESPN.com
Gagne, Riske far from return to Brewers' bullpen: Brewers relievers Eric Gagne and David Riske have yet to start throwing off a mound during their recovery from arm injuries sustained in the last three weeks.
May 24, 2008 - MLB.com
Brewers place Gagne on 15-day DL: Milwaukee moved injured closer Eric Gagne to the 15-day disabled list with rotator cuff tendinitis Friday, in a move that was made retroactive to Wednesday.
May 24, 2008 - USA Today
Brewers' Gagne placed on disabled list; Dillard recalled: The Milwaukee Brewers placed struggling closer Eric Gagne on the 15-day disabled list with right rotator cuff tendinitis before Friday night's game against Washington.
May 23, 2008 - MLB.com
Gagne gets cortisone shot in shoulder: The Brewers will be likely be without the services of closer Eric Gagne for the rest of the road trip after he received a cortisone injection on Thursday for rotator cuff tendinitis.
May 23, 2008 - Houston Chronicle
NL NOTES: Milwaukee's Gagne out with rotator cuff tendinitis: Milwaukee BrewersRHP Eric Gagne was diagnosed with rotator cuff tendinitis and is out indefinitely. Gagne is 1-2 with a 6.98 ERA and 10 saves.New York MetsOF Moises Alou went on the disabled list with a strained right calf. Alou has played in only 14 games after recovering from hernia surgery. He is hitting .340.
May 23, 2008 - Philadelphia Daily News
Brewers' Gagne has rotator-cuff tendinitis: Milwaukee Brewers closer Eric Gagne was diagnosed with rotator-cuff tendinitis and is out indefinitely, although he will rejoin the team today in Washington.
May 23, 2008 - ESPN.com
Brewers shut down Gagne with shoulder tendinitis: The Brewers have shut down struggling right-handed reliever Eric Gagne with what the pitcher and the team described as tightness and inflammation in his right shoulder.
May 21, 2008 - MLB.com
Gagne exits with shoulder stiffness: Brewers closer Eric Gagne expects to know more on Wednesday about the severity of a right shoulder injury that forced him out of another tough outing on Tuesday night.
May 14, 2008 - MLB.com
Gagne breathes sigh of relief: Eric Gagne got a double dose of redemption on Tuesday. Gagne was reinstated as the Brewers' closer after two days off and notched the save against his former club, shutting down the Dodgers in the ninth inning of Milwaukee's 5-3 win at Miller Park.
May 14, 2008 - NY Times
Brewers 5, Dodgers 3: Ryan Braun delivered another big hit and Eric Gagne made a bid to reclaim his job as the Milwaukee Brewers’closer in a victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday.
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May 14, 2008 - Associated Press
Gagne back in as closer for Brewers: Eric Gagne was a former closer for only two days....
May 13, 2008 - MLB.com
Gagne says he's ready to close again: Erstwhile closer Eric Gagne apparently wants the ninth inning again, but Brewers manager Ned Yost sounds nowhere near giving it to him.
May 13, 2008 - Seattle Times
NBA | Eric Gagne wants to close again for Milwaukee: Two days after pronouncing himself unfit to close games for Milwaukee, Eric Gagne says he's ready for another shot at a save. He's just not sure...
May 12, 2008 - MLB.com
Yost relieves Gagne from closer duties: After hearing Eric Gagne's postgame comments from Saturday, Brewers manager Ned Yost has taken him out the closer role, though Yost wouldn't say who will replace him.
May 12, 2008 - USA Today
Door closed: Gagne loses Brewers' closer job: 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.
May 12, 2008 - Houston Chronicle
NL: Brewers opt for closer by committee: The ninth inning for the Milwaukee Brewers' new closer by committee was as adventurous as some of Eric Gagne's recent outings. There was one difference, though: The Brewers held on for the win.
May 12, 2008 - Seattle Times
Between the Seams | Brewers pull Eric Gagne as closer: The Brewers yanked Eric Gagne from the closer's role Sunday after the reliever called his latest performance embarrassing and said he didn't...
May 12, 2008 - Philadelphia Daily News
With Gagne struggling, Brewers survive drama in 9th: The ninth inning for the Milwaukee Brewers' new closer by committee was as adventurous as some of Eric Gagne's recent outings. There was one difference, though: The Brewers held on for the win.
May 7, 2008 - MLB.com
Brewers stick with Gagne as closer: Although Eric Gagne leads the Major Leagues with five blown saves, manager Ned Yost said Tuesday that the veteran is not in danger of losing the closer's job.
April 23, 2008 - NY Times
Brewers 9, Cardinals 8: The Milwaukee Brewers overcame another blown save by Eric Gagne, beating the St. Louis Cardinals 9-8 on Tuesday.
April 23, 2008 - USA Today
Kapler singles in winner as Brewers top Cards in 12: Gabe Kapler singled home the winning run with one out in the 12th inning and the Milwaukee Brewers overcame another blown save by Eric Gagne, beating the St. Louis Cardinals 9-8 Tuesday.
April 21, 2008 - Houston Chronicle
NL: Reds rally off Gagne for 4-3 win in 10th: When Edwin Encarnacion came to bat in the bottom of the 10th against Brewers closer Eric Gagne, the few thousand rain-chilled fans left in the stands began to boo. Encarnacion expected it.
April 21, 2008 - Detroit News
Encarnacion redeems himself: When third baseman Edwin Encarnacion came to bat in the bottom of the 10th against Brewers closer Eric Gagne, the few thousand rain-chilled fans left in the stands began to boo. Encarnacion expected it. He let Milwaukee pull ahead in the top of the inning with yet another error. Then he hit a solo homer, his second of the game, which sparked the Cincinnati Reds toward a slump-busting, 4-3 victory Sunday.
April 21, 2008 - Yahoo!
Gagne blows save, Griffey gives Reds win (AP):  Milwaukee Brewers'Ryan Braun reacts after being struck out by Cincinnati Reds pitcher Aaron Harang in the sixth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, April 20, 2008, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won, 4-3, in 10 innings. " align="left" border="0">
When Edwin Encarnacion came to bat in the bottom of the 10th against Brewers closer Eric Gagne, the few thousand rain-chilled fans left in the stands began to boo. Encarnacion expected it. The third baseman let Milwaukee pull ahead in the top of the inning with yet another error. Then he hit a solo homer, his second of the game, that sparked the Cincinnati Reds toward a slump-busting, 4-3 win...
April 19, 2008 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Ortiz hits grand slam in Boston's 11-3 win over Texas: Slumping David Ortiz hit a grand slam, Daisuke Matsuzaka stayed unbeaten and the Boston Red Sox beat the Texas Rangers 11-3 on Friday night. Dustin Pedroia hit his first homer, a two-run shot that capped Boston's five-run fourth inning. The Red Sox won for the sixth time in seven games.Ortiz entered the game hitting just .111, the lowest of any regular in the majors. He went 2-for-4 with five RBIs. His grand slam was the eighth of his career, seventh with the Red Sox.Milton Bradley extended his hitting streak to 13 games and Hank Blalock hit a two-run homer for the Rangers.Matsuzaka (4-0) gave up three runs and five hits with two walks and four strikeouts in 5 1-3 innings. He labored through the first three, throwing 62 pitches, but held the Rangers to one run and two hits.Ortiz's slam - his first hit at Fenway Park this season - erased Boston's 1-0 deficit against starter Luis Mendoza (0-1) in the third after Jed Lowrie doubled, Jacoby Ellsbury and Pedroia walked. It was his second homer of the season.The inning started easily for Mendoza, who retired the first eight batters of the game. Jason Varitek popped weakly to third and Sean Casey lined to short. Lowrie then doubled into the left-field corner. Following the walks, Ortiz, hitting just .109 when he came up, walked slowly to the plate as the crowd - seemingly trying to help get the slugger on track - gave him a standing ovation. On the first pitch, he lofted a fly ball into the Green Monster seats'first row, and was serenaded with chants of"Papi, Papi"when he reached the dugout.The Red Sox chased Mendoza and scored five more in the fourth. Vartiek had an RBI double and scored on Lowrie's sacrifice fly. Ellsbury tripled home a run and Pedroia homered over the Monster.Mendoza was tagged for seven runs on five hits in three-plus innings.Blalock homered into Boston's bullpen in the sixth.Josh Hamilton's sacrifice fly gave Texas a 1-0 lead in the third.Notes:@ Ortiz was 0-for-18 at Fenway before the homer. ... Texas LHP Kason Gabbard and OF David Murphy, each traded from the Red Sox last season at the deadline for reliever Eric Gagne, received their World Series rings Friday. ... The Rangers'staff had allowed only nine homers coming in, the AL's second fewest. ... J.D. Drew reached base for the 13th time in 14 games. ... The Red Sox opened a stretch of 13 of their next 16 at home.
April 9, 2008 - MLB.com
Brewers rescue Gagne in 10th: Eric Gagne suffered his second blown save in three tries Tuesday, but the Brewers once again rallied to his defense. Rickie Weeks singled through a drawn-in infield in the bottom of the 10th inning for a 3-2 win over the Reds on at Miller Park.
April 9, 2008 - NY Times
Brewers 3, Reds 2: MILWAUKEE (AP) -- The Brewers bailed out Eric Gagne again. Rickie Weeks singled home the winning run in the 10th inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-2 on Tuesday night.
April 9, 2008 - San Francisco Chronicle
Weeks Bails Out Gagne and Lifts Brewers: The Brewers bailed out Eric Gagne again. Rickie Weeks singled home the winning run in the 10th inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-2 on Tuesday night. With two outs and two strikes in the ninth, Gagne blew his second save in three...
April 7, 2008 - MLB.com
Gagne pleased with rebound outing: Eric Gagne, the Brewers' biggest offseason acquisition, recorded his first save in a Milwaukee uniform Saturday and shook off the effects of his outing in the season opener Monday.
April 1, 2008 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Bad early reviews: Chicago - Eric Gagne's first try did not go so well.The Milwaukee Brewers' bullpen is considered a strength,...
March 23, 2008 - MLB.com
Saito struggling to regain form: Takashi Saito is an All-Star, the man who helped Dodgers fans get over the departure of Eric Gagne. But Saito's also 38 now, behind in his innings count because of a strained calf muscle that is now healed, and he allowed a two-run homer in the Dodgers' 4-2 loss to the Angels on Saturday.
March 19, 2008 - MLB.com
Yost: Time for pitchers to 'ramp up': Starter Jeff Suppan and closer Eric Gagne do not have flashy numbers at this point in Spring Training. Neither appears worried, despite each giving up runs in Tuesday's Cactus League loss to the Angels. Manager Ned Yost says it's time to 'ramp up.'
March 1, 2008 - San Francisco Chronicle
Closing time? Wilson impressive for Texas in first spring outing: In his spring training debut, C.J. Wilson did exactly what the Texas Rangers hope he can do in the ninth inning all season. Wilson, who took over as the team's primary closer after former NL Cy Young Award winner Eric Gagne was traded last summer,...
February 23, 2008 - FoxSports.com
Pitchers, outfielders lead list of players to step up: The Brewers need Eric Gagne to overcome controversy and a spotty season. He tops Dayn Perry's list of players filling big shoes.
February 19, 2008 - MLB.com
Gagne apologizes for 'distraction': Brewers closer Eric Gagne made his first comments on Monday since his name appeared in the Mitchell Report, apologizing to teammates for the distraction but saying little about the contents of the Report or about performance-enhancing drugs.
February 19, 2008 - USA Today
Gagne addresses drug issue: Eric Gagne, who changed his telephone number and hid from the public this winter, apologized to his new Milwaukee Brewers teammates Monday, but refused to specifically acknowledge the Mitchell Report.
  
February 19, 2008 - Philadelphia Daily News
Baseball Notes: Gagne apologizes for HGH uproar: Eric Gagne, identified as a user of human growth hormone in the Mitchell Report, apologized yesterday to his new Milwaukee Brewers teammates for"a distraction that shouldn't be taking place."
December 19, 2007 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Gagne likely to address accusations: Milwaukee Brewers general manager Doug Melvin expects newly acquired closer Eric Gagne to eventually address the...
December 15, 2007 - MLB.com
Brewers remain committed to Gagne: Brewers GM Doug Melvin admitted on Friday that Eric Gagne's inclusion in the Mitchell Report on performance-enhancing drugs in baseball, just three days after Gagne and the Brewers finalized a $10 million contract, was a"black eye"for the organization.
December 14, 2007 - MLB.com
Brewers fully support Mitchell Report: Eric Gagne was among 11 players with Major League ties to the Brewers named in former Sen. George Mitchell's report investigating the use of performance-enhancing drugs in Major League Baseball.
December 14, 2007 - Associated Press
MLB Drug Report Hits Clemens the Hardest: NEW YORK (AP) -- Page after page, Roger Clemens' name was all over the Mitchell Report. Count them, 82 times. Barry Bonds showed up more often. So did Jose Canseco. Andy Pettitte, Eric Gagne and Miguel Tejada also became part of baseball's most infamous lineup since the 1919 Black Sox scandal. But they didn't get the worst of it Thursday. That infamy belonged to Clemens, the greatest pitcher of his era. The Steroids Era....
December 14, 2007 - Yahoo!
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Page after page, Roger Clemens' name was all over the Mitchell Report. Count them, 82 times. Barry Bonds showed up more often. So did Jose Canseco. Andy Pettitte, Eric Gagne and Miguel Tejada also became part of baseball's most infamous lineup since the 1919 Black Sox scandal. But they didn't get the worst of it Thursday.
December 12, 2007 - USA Today
Reliever Gagne headed to Milwaukee for 2008: Former NL Cy Young Award winner Eric Gagne and the Milwaukee Brewers finalized a $10 million, one-year contract on Monday, giving the Brewers a potential replacement for All-Star reliever Francisco Cordero.
  
December 12, 2007 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Gagne gamble risk worth taking: Eric Gagne can break into his native French Canadian as naturally as Ned Yost does with the NASCAR-ese, but that's not...
December 11, 2007 - USA Today
Gagne, Brewers finalize $10M contract for 2008: Former NL Cy Young Award winner Eric Gagne and the Milwaukee Brewers finalized a $10 million, one-year contract on Monday, giving the Brewers a potential replacement for All-Star reliever Francisco Cordero.
December 11, 2007 - Associated Press
Gagne, Brewers Finalize $10 Million Deal: MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Eric Gagne is getting another chance to be a closer. Gagne and the Brewers finalized a $10 million, one-year contract on Monday, giving the Brewers a potential replacement for All-Star reliever Francisco Cordero....
December 11, 2007 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Audio: Eric Gagne press conference: The Brewers announce the signing of closer Eric Gagne.
December 11, 2007 - Baltimore Sun
Brewers sign Gagne for 1 year, $10M: Former National League Cy Young Award winner Eric Gagne, 31, and the Milwaukee Brewers finalized a one-year, $10 million contract yesterday.
December 11, 2007 - Seattle Times
MLB Wire Notes | Gagne, Milwaukee agree to 1-year deal: Eric Gagne has a chance to become a closer again. Gagne and the Brewers finalized a $10 million, one-year contract Monday, giving the Brewers...
December 11, 2007 - FoxSports.com
One-year deal helps Brewers, Gagne: Eric Gagne struggled in Boston and still got a $10M deal with Milwaukee. It may not be as bad as it looks, though, Ken Rosenthal says.
December 11, 2007 - FoxSports.com
Gagne, Brewers finalize $10M, 1-year deal: Eric Gagne has a chance to become a closer again.Gagne and the Brewers finalized a $10 million, one-year contract on Monday, giving the Brewers a potential replacement for All-Star reliever Francisco Cordero.
The 2003 NL Cy Young Award winner, Gagne finished last season with the World Series champion Boston Red Sox.
December 11, 2007 - ESPN.com
Gagne, Brewers finalize one-year, $10M contract: Former NL Cy Young Award winner Eric Gagne and the Brewers finalized a $10 million, one-year contract on Monday.
December 11, 2007 - Yahoo!
Gagne, Brewers finalize $10M, 1-yr deal (AP): Eric Gagne is getting another chance to be a closer. Gagne and the Brewers finalized a $10 million, one-year contract on Monday, giving the Brewers a potential replacement for All-Star reliever Francisco Cordero. The 2003 NL Cy Young Award winner, Gagne finished last season with the World Series champion Boston Red Sox.
December 10, 2007 - USA Today
Pending deals: Gagne with Brewers, Bradley with Rangers: The Milwaukee Brewers reached a preliminary agreement on a $10 million, one-year contract with free-agent reliever Eric Gagne. Also Sunday, outfielder Milton Bradley and the Texas Rangers reached a preliminary agreement on a $5 million, one-year deal.
  
December 9, 2007 - MLB.com
Report: Gagne to sign with Brewers: According to a report, the Brewers have a pending deal with free-agent reliever Eric Gagne. The team is waiting for the results of a physical before making an official announcement.
December 9, 2007 - Associated Press
Gagne and Brewers Agreed to 10M Deal: MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- The Milwaukee Brewers reached a preliminary agreement on a $10 million, one-year contract with free-agent reliever Eric Gagne, giving the team another option at closer after losing Francisco Cordero to free agency....
December 9, 2007 - Houston Chronicle
Eric Gagne, Brewers reach preliminary agreement on $10M deal: The Milwaukee Brewers reached a preliminary agreement on a $10 million, one-year contract with free-agent reliever Eric Gagne, giving the team another option at closer after losing Francisco Cordero to free agency.
December 9, 2007 - Seattle Times
Baseball Notebook | Brewers close to deal with Gagne: The Milwaukee Brewers reached a preliminary agreement on a $10 million, one-year deal with free-agent reliever Eric Gagne, giving the team...
December 9, 2007 - FoxSports.com
Brewers, Gagne close to deal: The Milwaukee Brewers reached a preliminary agreement on a $10 million, one-year contract with free-agent reliever Eric Gagne, giving the team another option at closer after losing Francisco Cordero to free agency.Gagne's deal, which is subject to him passing a physical, will allow him to earn an additional $1 million in performance bonuses, a person familiar with the negotiations said, speaking on condition of anonymity because the contract has not been finalized.
December 9, 2007 - ESPN.com
Gagne, Brewers agree on one-year deal: The Brewers reached a preliminary agreement on a $10 million, one-year contract with free-agent reliever Eric Gagne.
December 9, 2007 - Yahoo!
Brewers, RHP Gagne agree on 1 year, $10M (AP): The Milwaukee Brewers reached a preliminary agreement on a $10 million, one-year contract with free-agent reliever Eric Gagne, giving the team another option at closer after losing Francisco Cordero to free agency. Gagne's deal, which is subject to him passing a physical, will allow him to earn an additional $1 million in performance bonuses, a person familiar with the negotiations said, speaking...
December 8, 2007 - MLB.com
Gagne declines offer of arbitration: Eric Gagne's brief and frustrating run with the Boston Red Sox likely came to an end on Friday night, when the right-handed reliever declined the club's offer of salary arbitration.
December 8, 2007 - MLB.com
Rangers end pursuit of Gagne: The Rangers are dropping their pursuit of free agent reliever Eric Gagne. The Rangers talked with Scott Boras, Gagne's agent, at the Winter Meetings on Wednesday but general manager Jon Daniels said on Friday the club would not make him an offer."Barring something changing ... based on a couple of fronts, I don't think we're going to do that,"Daniels said.
November 27, 2007 - MLB.com
Wilson loves to 'shred': As a hard-throwing reliever for the Texas Rangers, C.J. Wilson would like to stay in the closer's role he inherited when Akinori Otsuka went on the disabled list and Eric Gagne was traded last season. Off the field, however, Wilson has other big-time aspirations for the future: he's a burgeoning rock guitarist.
November 13, 2007 - St. Louis Post-Dispatch
List: Players who filed for free agency: NEW YORK (AP) -- The 148 players who filed for free agency (x-pending decision on club option):... AMERICAN LEAGUE... BALTIMORE (3) -- Paul Bako, c; Kris Benson, rhp; Corey Patterson, of.... BOSTON (8) -- Royce Clayton, ss; Matt Clement, rhp; Eric Gagne, rhp; Eric Hinske, 1b-of; Bobby Kielty, of; Mike Lowell, 3b; Doug Mirabelli, c; Mike Timlin, rhp.... CHICAGO (2) -- Darin Erstad, of; Mike Myers, lhp.... CLEVELAND (4) -- Keith Foulke, rhp; Chris Gomez, inf; Kenny Lofton, of; Trot Nixon, of....
November 1, 2007 - MLB.com
Gagne joins list of Red Sox to file: Eric Gagne submitted the first piece of paperwork needed to help him achieve his goal of getting back to closing out games. The right-hander who was traded to the Red Sox on July 31 and struggled mightily in adjusting to a setup role, filed for free agency on Wednesday.
November 1, 2007 - Boston Globe
Red Sox RHP Gagne files for free agency: Eric Gagne's short stay with the Boston Red Sox appears to be over after the 2003 NL Cy Young Award winner filed for free agency on Wednesday.
October 21, 2007 - Yahoo!
Drew's 5 RBIs lift Red Sox into Game 7 (AP):  Boston Red Sox pitcher Eric Gagne bumps fists with catcher Jason Varitek (33) after the Red Sox beat the Cleveland Indians, 12-2, in Game 6 of the American League Championship baseball series Saturday, Oct. 20, 2007, at Fenway Park in Boston. The Boston win ties the best-of-seven series 3-3. " align="left" border="0">
The ball cleared the center field wall, and J.D. Drew raised his fist in celebration. A grand slam. A curtain call. And better yet: A chance to do it again in Game 7. The struggling Red Sox right fielder drove in five runs, backing yet another postseason gem from Curt Schilling on Saturday night as Boston battered the Cleveland Indians 12-2 to tie the AL championship series at three games apiece.
October 15, 2007 - Washington Post
Red Sox Still Have Confidence in Gagne: The Red Sox still are hoping reliever Eric Gagne will be a prominent figure in their bullpen, despite a Game 1 outing that made that created more questions than it answered.
October 14, 2007 - MLB.com
Gagne, Sox bullpen melt down in 11th: Once again, Eric Gagne slipped for the Red Sox, igniting a seven-run meltdown that sent Boston spiraling to a 13-6 loss at the hands of the Indians. The right-hander's postseason woes persisted, and though he didn't surrender the decisive Cleveland hits, Gagne was the primary goat in truly a disheartening defeat.
October 14, 2007 - Associated Press
Gagne Struggles As Red Sox Fall in 11: BOSTON (AP) -- Eric Gagne's decline from super closer to struggling reliever reached a new low. He was charged with the first two runs in Cleveland's seven-run 11th inning as the Indians beat Boston 13-6 early Sunday morning to tie the AL championship series 1-1....
October 14, 2007 - Boston Globe
Gagne struggles as Red Sox fall in 11: Eric Gagne's decline from super closer to struggling reliever reached a new low. He was charged with the first two runs in Cleveland's seven-run 11th inning as the Indians beat Boston 13-6 early Sunday morning to tie the AL championship series 1-1.
October 14, 2007 - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Indians score 7 runs in top of 11th, defeat Red Sox: BOSTON - Another postseason game for the ages ended well past midnight in the East, as Saturday night became Sunday morning at Fenway Park.
The Boston Red Sox threw just about everything they had at the Cleveland Indians in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series.
Red Sox manager Terry Francona finally turned to Eric Gagne to start the 11th inning, and Cleveland erupted for seven runs before finishing off a 13-6 victory.
The Indians evened the best-of-seven series at 1-1, with Game 3 scheduled for Monday in Cleveland.
Gagne struck out the first batter he faced but allowed the nex
October 14, 2007 - San Francisco Chronicle
ALCS GAME 2 / Cleveland's late-night dominance evens series: Before Game 2 of the American League Championship Series, Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein was discussing midseason acquisition Eric Gagne, a flop since joining the Boston bullpen. "He's working to find some consistency," Epstein said of the once-great...
September 19, 2007 - MLB.com
Gagne falters in loss to Blue Jays: It completely and utterly fell apart for Eric Gagne on the mound at the Rogers Centre Tuesday night in a 4-3 loss to the Blue Jays.
September 19, 2007 - Boston Globe
Burnett pitches Blue Jays past Red Sox 4-3: Once the best closer in baseball, Red Sox reliever Eric Gagne has suddenly become shaky.
September 19, 2007 - Houston Chronicle
AL: Gagne drops another for Red Sox: TORONTO— Once the best closer in baseball, Red Sox reliever Eric Gagne has suddenly become shaky. So has Boston's lead in the AL East. Gagne allowed three eighth-inning runs, two of them on a double by Russ Adams, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Red Sox 4-3 on Tuesday night.
September 8, 2007 - MLB.com
Notes: Gagne gives himself the OK sign: The sweat hadn't even finished dripping off Eric Gagne's forehead following his side session on Saturday, when the right-handed reliever declared himself ready to return.
August 29, 2007 - Boston Herald
No more tipping by Gagne: NEW YORK - It took hours and hours of sitting in front of a television screen, but Eric Gagne might have solved a pretty important riddle.What Gagne and a few other Red Sox discovered while reviewing...
August 23, 2007 - Boston Herald
Close quarters in Sox'pen: ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Eric Gagne isn't going it alone. Nobody in the Red Sox bullpen is.According to Gagne, the newest member of the group that calls themselves"The Pirates of the Caribbean,"...
August 18, 2007 - MLB.com
Angels rally to split the bill with Sox: Down by one run, the Angels rallied against Eric Gagne to claim a 7-5 victory over the Red Sox in the top of the ninth, when Orlando Cabrera singled home the tying run and Vladimir Guerrero doubled home the go-ahead runs, enabling the Angels to earn a split of a day-night doubleheader at Fenway Park on Friday.
August 18, 2007 - MLB.com
Braves react to Webb's gem: Down by one run, the Angels rallied against Eric Gagne to claim a 7-5 victory over the Red Sox in the top of the ninth, when Orlando Cabrera singled home the tying run and Vladimir Guerrero doubled home the go-ahead runs, enabling the Angels to earn a split of a day-night doubleheader at Fenway Park on Friday.
August 18, 2007 - NY Times
Angels Rally to Split Doubleheader: BOSTON (AP) -- Orlando Cabrera singled to tie the game and scored on Vladimir Guerrero's two-run double Friday night as the Los Angeles Angels rallied off Eric Gagne in the ninth to beat the Boston Red Sox 7-5 and split a day-night doubleheader.
August 18, 2007 - USA Today
Angels rally on Gagne to split doubleheader with Red Sox: Orlando Cabrera singled to tie the game and scored on Vladimir Guerrero's two-run double Friday night as the Los Angeles Angels rallied off Eric Gagne in the ninth to beat the Boston Red Sox 7-5 and split a day-night doubleheader. Clay Buchholz gave Boston six strong innings in his major league debut to pace an 8-4 win in the afternoon. John Lackey failed to win his 16th game in the afternoon, and Josh Beckett did the same in the nightcap.
August 18, 2007 - Boston Globe
Los Angeles beats Red Sox 7-5, after dropping early game 8-4: Francisco Rodriguez blew the save and earned a victory. Eric Gagne had no such consolation.
August 18, 2007 - Boston Globe
Los Angeles beats Red Sox 7-5, after losing 1st game 8-4: Orlando Cabrera singled to tie the game and scored on Vladimir Guerrero's two-run double Friday night as the Los Angeles Angels rallied off Eric Gagne in the ninth to beat the Boston Red Sox 7-5 and split a day-night doubleheader.
August 18, 2007 - Minneapolis Star Tribune
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• LOS ANGELES 7, BOSTON 5; BOSTON 8, LOS ANGELES 4: Orlando Cabrera singled to tie the game and scored on Vladimir Guerrero's two-run double Friday night as the Los Angeles Angels rallied off Eric Gagne in the ninth inning to beat the Red Sox and split a day-night doubleheader at Boston. In the opener, David Ortiz homered as Boston scored six runs in the first inning. Clay Buchholz pitched six innings to win his major league debut, allowing three runs on eight hits, striking out five and walking three.
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August 18, 2007 - Houston Chronicle
AL: Angels come back, split with Red Sox: BOSTON— Francisco Rodriguez blew the save and earned a victory. Eric Gagne had no such consolation. Boston scored four in the eighth to take the lead against Rodriguez, only to see Gagne give it back in the ninth on Friday night when the Los Angeles Angels rallied to beat the Red Sox 7-5 and split a day-night doubleheader.
August 18, 2007 - Detroit News
Angels rally for Fenway split: BOSTON -- Orlando Cabrera singled to tie the score and scored on Vladimir Guerrero's two-run double Friday night as the Los Angeles Angels rallied off Eric Gagne in the ninth to beat the Boston Red Sox 7-5 and split a day-night doubleheader.
August 18, 2007 - Philadelphia Daily News
AL | Red Sox, Angels split doubleheader: BOSTON - Orlando Cabrera singled to tie the game and scored on Vladimir Guerrero's two-run double last night as the Los Angeles Angels rallied off Eric Gagne in the ninth to beat the Boston Red Sox, 7-5, and split a day-night doubleheader.
August 18, 2007 - Philadelphia Daily News
Angels rally against Gagne to split twinbill with Red Sox: Francisco Rodriguez blew the save and earned a victory. Eric Gagne had no such consolation.Boston scored four in the eighth to take the lead against Rodriguez, only to see Gagne give it back in the ninth last night when the visiting Los Angeles Angels rallied to beat the Red Sox, 7-5, and split a day-night doubleheader.
August 18, 2007 - FoxSports.com
Angels, Red Sox split doubleheader: Orlando Cabrera singled to tie the game and scored on Vladimir Guerrero's two-run double Friday night as the Los Angeles Angels rallied off Eric Gagne in the ninth to beat the Boston Red Sox 7-5 and split a day-night doubleheader.Clay Buchholz gave Boston six strong innings in his major league debut to pace an 8-4 win in the afternoon. John Lackey failed to win his 16th game in the afternoon, and Josh Beckett did the same in the nightcap.
August 18, 2007 - Yahoo!
Angels rally off BoSox's Gagne, split DH (AP):  Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Eric Gagne walks off the field after giving up three runs to the Los Angeles Angels in the ninth inning of the second game of a day-night baseball doubleheader at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday, Aug. 17, 2007. The Angles won the game 7-5, splitting the doubleheader. " align="left" border="0">
Francisco Rodriguez blew the save and earned a victory. Eric Gagne had no such consolation. Boston scored four in the eighth to take the lead against Rodriguez, only to see Gagne give it back in the ninth on Friday night when the Los Angeles Angels rallied to beat the Red Sox 7-5 and split a day-night doubleheader.
August 15, 2007 - Associated Press
Lester, Gagne Shine in Red Sox Win: Jon Lester hadn't pitched in Fenway Park in nearly a year. Eric Gagne hadn't pitched well for the Boston Red Sox in two outings....
August 15, 2007 - Houston Chronicle
AL: Red Sox use rally in 9th to prevail: Coco Crisp singled in the winning run in the bottom of the ninth three batters after Mike Lowell had tied the game with a homer, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Devil Rays 2-1 on Tuesday night. Eric Gagne (3-0), who struggled in his two previous outings, struck out the side in the ninth for his first win since being traded by Texas on July 31.
August 14, 2007 - MLB.com
Notes: Team rallies around Gagne: Say this about the 2007 Red Sox -- they have one another's back. There was no better example of this than on Sunday, when players and staff went to the edge of the visitors' dugout in Baltimore to keep a heckling fan away from a frustrated Eric Gagne.
August 14, 2007 - USA Today
Deadline deals fail to boost Bosox, Braves: Eric Gagne gave up eight runs in four months for the Texas Rangers. That's why the Boston Red Sox traded for the relief pitcher. ...
August 14, 2007 - FoxSports.com
Beyond the Box Score: Trade grades: Two weeks ago, the Eric Gagne deal looked pretty good. Now? Not so much. Kevin Hench revisits the big trade deadline moves.
August 14, 2007 - FoxSports.com
Wakefield, BoSox blank Rays at Fenway: Tim Wakefield held Tampa Bay hitless into the seventh inning, and Julio Lugo helped out with three hits on Monday to lead the slumping Boston Red Sox to a 3-0 victory over the Devil Rays.Boston had lost four of its previous six games while watching the New York Yankees cut the lead in the AL East to four games. With new bullpen acquisition Eric Gagne struggling and the Red Sox plummeting, they needed a good outing from their starter - and a long one, too.
Wakefield (14-10) gave them both.
August 13, 2007 - USA Today
Gagne falters again, Red Sox lead in AL East cut to four: Eric Gagne sat in front of his locker, his head down and his shoulders sagging. He wasn't the one who gave up the game-winning home run to Kevin Millar, yet the struggling reliever heaped all the blame for Boston's latest defeat squarely upon himself. Again. Millar hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning after Miguel Tejada tied it with a shot off Gagne in the eighth, leading the Baltimore Orioles past the skidding Red Sox 6-3 Sunday.
August 13, 2007 - Associated Press
Yankees Only 4 Games Behind Red Sox: Eric Gagne and the Boston Red Sox keep blowing leads. They're squandering their cushion over the New York Yankees, too....
August 13, 2007 - Boston Globe
Orioles rally against Gagne, beat Red Sox 6-3 in 10 innings: Eric Gagne sat in front of his locker, his head down and his shoulders sagging. He wasn't the one who gave up the game-winning home run to Kevin Millar, yet the struggling reliever heaped all the blame for Boston's latest defeat squarely upon himself.
August 13, 2007 - San Francisco Chronicle
Yankees Only 4 Games Behind Red Sox: Eric Gagne and the Boston Red Sox keep blowing leads. They're squandering their cushion over the New York Yankees, too. Kevin Millar hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning after Miguel Tejada tied it with a shot off Gagne in the eighth, leading the...
August 13, 2007 - Houston Chronicle
Bullpen implodes on Red Sox vs. O's: Eric Gagne sat in front of his locker, his head down and his shoulders sagging. He wasn't the one who gave up the game-winning home run to Kevin Millar, yet the struggling reliever heaped all the blame for Boston's latest defeat squarely upon himself.
August 13, 2007 - Denver Rocky Mountain News
Gagne struggles again as Red Sox lose: Kevin Millar hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning after Miguel Tejada tied it with a shot off Boston's Eric Gagne in the eighth, leading the Orioles past the skidding Red Sox 6-3 Sunday.
August 13, 2007 - Seattle Times
Game of the Day | Gagne, Red Sox staggered again: Eric Gagne sat in front of his locker, head down and shoulders sagging. He wasn't the one who gave up the winning home run to Kevin Millar...
August 13, 2007 - Philadelphia Daily News
Gagne blows another lead as struggling Red Sox fall: Eric Gagne sat in front of his locker, his head down and his shoulders sagging. He wasn't the one who gave up the game-winning home run to Kevin Millar, yet the struggling reliever heaped all the blame for Boston's latest defeat squarely upon himself.
August 13, 2007 - FoxSports.com
Orioles beat struggling Red Sox in 10: Kevin Millar hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning after Miguel Tejada tied it with a shot off Eric Gagne in the eighth, leading the Baltimore Orioles past the skidding Boston Red Sox 6-3 Sunday.It was the fourth loss in six games for the Red Sox, whose lead over the second-place New York Yankees in the AL East shrunk to four games - Boston's smallest margin since May 1.
Corey Patterson led off the 10th with a single off Kyle Snyder (2-3) and went to third on a single by Nick Markakis.
August 13, 2007 - Yahoo!
Millar's HR in 10th lifts O's over BoSox (AP):  Boston Red Sox reliever Eric Gagne pauses on the mound to face a batter after Baltimore Orioles' Miguel Tejada celebrated a two-run home run to tie up the game during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Aug. 12, 2007, in Baltimore. The Orioles won 6-3 in 10 innings." align="left" border="0">
Eric Gagne sat in front of his locker, his head down and his shoulders sagging. He wasn't the one who gave up the game-winning home run to Kevin Millar, yet the struggling reliever heaped all the blame for Boston's latest defeat squarely upon himself. Again. Millar hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning after Miguel Tejada tied it with a shot off Gagne in the eighth, leading the Baltimore Orioles...
August 11, 2007 - Boston Globe
He's set up for failure: BALTIMORE -- It took five minutes for Eric Gagne to look up. He sat staring into his locker, wearing baggy athletic shorts and his No. 83 uniform top. He didn't do much, didn't say much, didn't betray any emotion. Then he stood, turned to face his questioners, and expressed his utter disappointment -- tinged with confusion.
August 7, 2007 - Boston Globe
It's not a total loss: The Red Sox strengthened their roster more than any contender in the week after the trading deadline. And we are not talking about the expensive acquisition of Eric Gagne.
August 4, 2007 - Boston Globe
Mirabelli overcomes gaffe for Boston in 7-4 victory over Orioles: It didn't matter to Eric Gagne that he couldn't earn a save in his Boston Red Sox debut.
August 2, 2007 - Washington Post
Red Sox Get Gagne; Teixeira to Braves: The Boston Red Sox strengthen the back end of their bullpen by adding Texas closer Eric Gagne for starting pitcher Kason Gabbard and two minor leaguers.
August 2, 2007 - Boston Globe
Papelbon approves of move: Hours before completing their trade Tuesday for Eric Gagne, the Red Sox took the highly unusual step of summoning incumbent closer Jonathan Papelbon to Fenway Park for a meeting with general manager Theo Epstein and manager Terry Francona to explain the prospective deal to Papelbon, solicit his input, and assure him that it would not adversely impact his role with ...
August 2, 2007 - Boston Globe
Winning move by Gagne: Already filled with conversations in English, Spanish, and Japanese, the Red Sox added French to the clubhouse patois with the acquisition of Eric Gagne from the Rangers at the trading deadline.
August 2, 2007 - Boston Globe
Gagne glad to give up saves for chance at championship: Eric Gagne gladly will sacrifice a few saves to win a championship. That made accepting a trade from Texas to Boston pretty simple.
August 2, 2007 - FoxSports.com
Red Sox triumph in Gagne debut: Doug Mirabelli went 3-for-3 with a homer, recovering from a baserunning gaffe to drive in the tiebreaking run in the seventh inning and lead the Boston Red Sox over the Baltimore Orioles 7-4 Thursday.Eric Gagne pitched the ninth in his first appearance since Boston acquired from Texas on Tuesday. The former Rangers closer, pitching because Jonathan Papelbon finished off Wednesday night's game, entered to a standing ovation.
August 1, 2007 - MLB.com
Contenders boost 'pens at deadline: Relief pitching was the name of the game at Major League Baseball's non-waiver trade deadline, with Octavio Dotel changing addresses in the final minutes and Eric Gagne looking like he'll do the same.
August 1, 2007 - MLB.com
Red Sox get their man in Gagne: The Red Sox added a major piece to their bullpen on Tuesday with the acquisition of Eric Gagne from the Texas Rangers in exchange for left-handed pitcher Kason Gabbard and two Minor League outfielders.
August 1, 2007 - NY Times
Yankees Have Pitching, So They Add Betemit: The Yankees refused to trade the Class-AAA starter Ian Kennedy or Melky Cabrera for the Texas Rangers’Eric Gagne, but did trade Scott Proctor to the Dodgers for infielder Wilson Betemit.
August 1, 2007 - USA Today
Red Sox get Gagne, Braves add Dotel at deadline: As Tuesday's trade deadline arrived, a pair of closers found themselves on new teams. Eric Gagne waived his no-trade clause to become a setup man for the Boston Red Sox and Octavio Dotel was dealt to the Atlanta Braves.
August 1, 2007 - Boston Globe
Red Sox land top reliever, set title course: Less than 24 hours after Yankees closer Mariano Rivera uncharacteristically went on the radio and appealed to his employers to get him some bullpen help, the Red Sox substantially upgraded their pen by acquiring closer Eric Gagne from the Texas Rangers, offering him sufficient financial inducement ($2.1 million) to waive his no-trade clause and accept a shared setup role with ...
August 1, 2007 - Boston Globe
Ortiz can't do it alone as Sox fall: Before last night's game, David Ortiz was effusive in his praise of the Red Sox' trade for Eric Gagne. With the bullpen bolstered, the designated hitter was asked if he were disappointed the Sox hadn't acquired offensive help before the trading deadline.
August 1, 2007 - Boston Globe
Flexibility was needed to close deal: The major obstacle to a trade for Eric Gagne was that he had been a closer his entire career, and the Red Sox weren't about to take Jonathan Papelbon out of that role.
August 1, 2007 - Boston Globe
Gagne, Teixeira traded at deadline: Eric Gagne gave up a closing job in Texas for a setup role in Boston in the biggest trade Tuesday before baseball's deadline to make deals without waivers.
August 1, 2007 - Boston Globe
Donnelly to have season-ending surgery: Boston Red Sox reliever Brendan Donnelly will have season-ending Tommy John surgery on his right elbow, the team announced after acquiring Eric Gagne from Texas at the trading deadline.
August 1, 2007 - Boston Globe
Red Sox acquire Eric Gagne from Rangers: Eric Gagne's comeback has landed him a new role on a new team: helping the Red Sox close out the Yankees. Gagne, pitching like his old self following two elbow operations and back surgery, was acquired by Boston for the stretch run on Tuesday from the Texas Rangers, who also unloaded first baseman Mark Teixeira to Atlanta in a seven-player ...
August 1, 2007 - Arizona Republic
Red Sox add depth with Gagne: Eric Gagne gave up a closing job in Texas for a setup role in Boston.
August 1, 2007 - San Francisco Chronicle
Red Sox Acquire Eric Gagne From Rangers: Eric Gagne's comeback has landed him a new role on a new team: helping the Red Sox close out the Yankees. Gagne, pitching like his old self following two elbow operations and back surgery, was acquired by Boston for the stretch run on Tuesday from the Texas...
August 1, 2007 - Houston Chronicle
Tough Red Sox pen gets tougher with Gagne: Eric Gagne gave up a closing job in Texas for a setup role in Boston in Tuesday's biggest trade before baseball's deadline to make deals without waivers.
August 1, 2007 - Houston Chronicle
Rangers trade reliever Gagne to Red Sox: With Eric Gagne finally pitching like his old self following two elbow operations and back surgery, the Boston Red Sox agreed Tuesday to acquire the reliever from the Texas Rangers, who also unloaded first baseman Mark Teixeira to Atlanta in a seven-player swap.
August 1, 2007 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Red Sox acquire Gagne from Rangers: Eric Gagnegave up a closing job in Texas for a setup role in Boston in the biggest trade Tuesday before...
August 1, 2007 - Detroit News
Red Sox make move for Gagne: Eric Gagne gave up a closing job in Texas for a setup role in Boston in the biggest trade Tuesday before baseball's deadline to make deals without waivers.
August 1, 2007 - Denver Rocky Mountain News
Gagne traded to Red Sox as Rangers widen fire sale: With Eric Gagne finally pitching like his old self following two elbow operations and back surgery, the Boston Red Sox acquired the reliever on Tuesday from the Texas Rangers, who also unloaded first baseman Mark Teixeira to Atlanta in a seven-player swap.
August 1, 2007 - Seattle Times
Gagne goes to Boston, Teixeira sent to Atlanta: Eric Gagne gave up a closing job in Texas for a setup role in Boston in the biggest trade Tuesday before baseball's deadline to make deals...
August 1, 2007 - FoxSports.com
Trade deadline winners and losers: The Rangers did well in trading Mark Teixeira and Eric Gagne, Ken Rosenthal says. So did the teams that got them.
August 1, 2007 - FoxSports.com
Rosenthal's trade roundup: With Eric Gagne joining Jonathan Papelbon, don't expect the Red Sox to blow many late leads, says Ken Rosenthal.
August 1, 2007 - FoxSports.com
Red Sox acquire Gagne: The Red Sox scored one of the biggest coups at the non-waiver trade deadline Tuesday, acquiring right-hander Eric Gagne from the Rangers.
August 1, 2007 - FoxSports.com
Trade roundup: Gagne Boston-bound: Gagne headed to BostonThe Red Sox scored one of the biggest coups at the non-waiver trade deadline Tuesday, acquiring right-hander Eric Gagne from the Rangers.
August 1, 2007 - ESPN.com
Surgery to end season for Red Sox's Donnelly: Red Sox reliever Brendan Donnelly will have season-ending surgery on his right elbow, the team announced after acquiring Eric Gagne.
August 1, 2007 - Yahoo!
BoSox bolster bullpen by acquiring Gagne (AP):  Texas Rangers reliever Eric Gagne delivers to the Seattle Mariners in the second baseball game of a doubleheader in Arlington, Texas, in this July 24, 2007 file photo. With Gagne finally pitching like his old self following two elbow operations and back surgery, the Boston Red Sox acquired the reliever on Tuesday, July 31, 2007 from the Rangers. " align="left" border="0">
Eric Gagne's comeback has landed him a new role on a new team: helping the Red Sox close out the Yankees. Gagne, pitching like his old self following two elbow operations and back surgery, was acquired by Boston for the stretch run on Tuesday from the Texas Rangers, who also unloaded first baseman Mark Teixeira to Atlanta in a seven-player swap.
July 31, 2007 - MLB.com
Sources: Gagne headed to Boston: According to Major League sources, the Rangers are close to completing a trade that would send closer Eric Gagne to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for left-hander Kason Gabbard.
July 31, 2007 - MLB.com
Sources: Gagne deal close with Boston: According to Major League sources, the Rangers are close to completing a trade that would send closer Eric Gagne to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for left-hander Kason Gabbard.
July 31, 2007 - Seattle Times
AL Wire Notes | Yankees make push to add Gagne to pen: Three years ago, Eric Gagne and Mariano Rivera were by far the top two closers in baseball. If the Yankees get their wish, they'll be teammates...
July 31, 2007 - FoxSports.com
Gagne likely headed to Boston: The Red Sox are on the verge of getting Eric Gagne. Boston is just waiting for Gagne to waive his no-trade clause, says Ken Rosenthal.
July 31, 2007 - FoxSports.com
Red Sox on verge of getting Gagne: The Red Sox are on the verge of winning the Eric Gagne sweepstakes, pending his approval and a review of his medical records, according to major-league sources.
July 31, 2007 - FoxSports.com
Dye deal to Red Sox seemingly dead: The Red Sox are on the verge of acquiring closer Eric Gagne, but their talks with the White Sox involving right fielder Jermaine Dye seemingly are dead, according to a major-league source.
July 31, 2007 - FoxSports.com
Trade roundup: Gagne Boston-bound?: Gagne headed to Boston?The Red Sox are on the verge of winning the Eric Gagne sweepstakes, pending his approval and a review of his medical records, according to major-league sources.
July 31, 2007 - Sports Illustrated
Jon Heyman: Red Sox pursuing Dye, Gagne: The biggest name on the move today could be former World Series MVP Jermaine Dye, reports SI.com's Jon Heyman, who also has an eye on the red-hot Eric Gagne Derby.
July 21, 2007 - Seattle Times
MLB | Gagne wants long-term comeback: Eric Gagne is flattered to hear his name repeatedly mentioned in trade rumors. That confirms he is starting to pitch like his old self again...
July 20, 2007 - Yahoo!
Gagne wants to stay with Rangers (AP): Eric Gagne is flattered to hear his name repeatedly mentioned in trade rumors. That confirms he is starting to pitch like his old self again. Still, the closer doesn't want his comeback with the Texas Rangers to be short-lived. "I want to stay here, but it's good to see that people really want me on their team," Gagne said.
July 7, 2007 - NY Times
Rangers 4, Orioles 3: ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Texas closer Eric Gagne didn't have long to dwell on his first blown save since 2004. His teammates rallied for the win the next inning.
July 7, 2007 - Baltimore Sun
Close call, game go against Orioles: They should have had the game tied in the seventh inning, but a blown call by plate umpire Brian Knight left them angry and still one run short. No matter, Brian Roberts tied the game with a one-out, ninth-inning RBI double off closer Eric Gagne.
June 30, 2007 - Yahoo!
Sosa helps Rangers beat Beckett, Red Sox (AP):  Texas Rangers pitcher Eric Gagne, right, is congratulate by catcher Gerald Laird after the Rangers defeated the Boston Red Sox, 5-4, in a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Saturday, June 30, 2007. Gagne got his ninth save in the win, retiring Red Sox' David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez in the ninth. " align="left" border="0">
Josh Beckett didn't make a very good case to be the AL starter in the All-Star game. The Red Sox right-hander coughed up a four-run lead, giving up Sammy Sosa's 602nd career homer to break a fifth-inning tie as the Texas Rangers beat Boston 5-4 on Saturday night. The loss prevented Beckett (11-2) from keeping pace with C.C.
June 22, 2007 - MLB.com
Notes: Gagne, Otsuka targeted: Eric Gagne has heard the rumors. Akinori Otsuka seemed surprised when the subject was brought up. The simple fact is the Rangers are getting hit up by a number of teams in baseball for available relief pitching.
June 13, 2007 - Boston Herald
Papelbon is in fine tune: Great closers are synonymous with their entrance music, be it Mariano Rivera and"Enter Sandman,"Trevor Hoffman and"Hell's Bells,"or Eric Gagne and"Welcome to the...
May 9, 2007 - MLB.com
Notes: Gagne activated from DL: Rangers closer Eric Gagne was activated from the disabled list for Tuesday's game with the New York Yankees after being sidelined for two weeks because of a strained hip muscle.
May 9, 2007 - ESPN.com
Rangers activate closer Gagne from disabled list: Eric Gagne came off the disabled list Tuesday and immediately returned to his role as the Texas Rangers' closer.
May 3, 2007 - MLB.com
Notes: Gagne's 'pen session goes well: Closer Eric Gagne emerged from a 35-pitch bullpen session Wednesday feeling confident he will be ready to rejoin the Rangers next Tuesday, but club GM Jon Daniels said Gagne might go on a Minor League rehab stint instead.
April 24, 2007 - CBS Sportsline
Oft-injured Gagne placed on 15-day DL: The Texas Rangers put closer Eric Gagne on the 15-day disabled list Monday, a day after the oft-injured right-hander left the game in the middle of just his second save situation for his new team.
April 24, 2007 - MLB.com
Notes: Gagne lands on 15-day DL: Rangers closer Eric Gagne returned to the 15-day disabled list Monday, less than 24 hours after injuring himself pitching against the Oakland Athletics in just his fourth outing of the season.
April 24, 2007 - USA Today
Rangers closer Gagne put on DL with hip injury: The Texas Rangers put closer Eric Gagne on the 15-day disabled list Monday, a day after the oft-injured right-hander left the game in the middle of just his second save situation for his new team. Gagne started favoring his right leg after his 11th pitch in Sunday's game. He was diagnosed with a hip injury.
April 24, 2007 - Boston Herald
Rangers put Gagne on DL: ARLINGTON, Texas - The Texas Rangers put closer Eric Gagne on the 15-day disabled list Monday, a day after the oft-injured right-hander left the game in the middle of just his second save situation for...
April 24, 2007 - Houston Chronicle
Rangers put closer Gagne on DL: A day after leaving a game in the middle of just his second save situation with the Rangers, Eric Gagne landed on the 15-day disabled list with a hip injury.
April 24, 2007 - Denver Rocky Mountain News
Rangers put Gagne on DL: The Texas Rangers put closer Eric Gagne on the 15-day disabled list Monday, a day after the oft-injured right-hander left the game in the middle of just his second save situation for his new team.
April 24, 2007 - FoxSports.com
Fantasy fallout: Coming and going: Eric Gagne is heading back onto the DL. Bartolo Colon just got off it. What does it all mean for your fantasy team? Roger Rotter explains.
April 24, 2007 - ESPN.com
Rangers put closer Gagne on DL with hip injury: The Texas Rangers put closer Eric Gagne on the 15-day disabled list Monday, a day after the oft-injured right-hander left the game in the middle of just his second save situation for his new team.
April 23, 2007 - Yahoo!
Gagne hurt again, Rangers top A's 4-3 (AP):  Oakland Athletics pitcher Huston Street (20) delivers to the Texas Rangers in the ninth inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, April 22, 2007. The Rangers won, 4-3. " align="left" border="0">
Not even an injury to closer Eric Gagne could darken the mood of Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington. After struggling with runners in scoring position all game, Hank Blalock hit a two-run single and the Rangers scored three runs in the eighth to rally past the Oakland Athletics 4-3 Sunday. Gagne got one out in the ninth before leaving with a strained right hip.
April 14, 2007 - CBS Sportsline
Gagne marks return to majors with save: Eric Gagne returned to the major leagues with his second save in 22 months, and Ian Kinsler's third home run in four games helped the Texas Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 5-2 on Friday night.
April 14, 2007 - MLB.com
Gagne activated by Rangers: Eric Gagne was activated off the disabled list on Friday before the Rangers opened up a three-game series with the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field.
April 14, 2007 - USA Today
Rangers activate Gagne: The Texas Rangers activated closer Eric Gagne from the disabled list Friday and placed starter Jamey Wright on the disabled list with shoulder inflammation. Gagne, a right-hander signed in the offseason, made three appearances including two starts for the Rangers' Double-A Frisco RoughRiders. He was 0-1 with a 3.38 ERA and retired all three batters he faced in his last outing Tuesday.
April 14, 2007 - Associated Press
Gagne Locks Down 2nd Save in 22 Months: SEATTLE (AP) -- Eric Gagne walked onto a major league mound for the first time in more than 10 months and was greeted by a cheesy scoreboard clip trying to inspire a Mariners rally against him. It didn't work....
April 14, 2007 - Boston Herald
Rangers activate closer Gagne, places Wright on DL: ARLINGTON, Texas - The Texas Rangers activated closer Eric Gagne from the disabled list Friday and placed starter Jamey Wright on the disabled list with shoulder inflammation.Gagne, a right-hander signed...
April 14, 2007 - Yahoo!
Rangers' Gagne gets first AL save (AP): Eric Gagne walked onto a major league mound for the first time in more than 10 months and was greeted by a cheesy scoreboard clip trying to inspire a Mariners rally against him. It didn't work. Gagne pitched a scoreless ninth inning, including a strikeout of Ichiro Suzuki, for his second save in 22 months to help the Texas Rangers beat Seattle 5-2 on Friday night.
April 13, 2007 - MLB.com
Gagne set for return: Eric Gagne is ready to pitch for the Rangers. Gagne will be activated from the disabled list on Friday, when the Rangers open up a three-game series with the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field.
April 10, 2007 - ESPN.com
Gagne feeling better, ready to close for Rangers: Eric Gagne felt better than expected Sunday after pitching on consecutive days for the first time in nearly two years and said he's ready to be the Texas Rangers' closer.
April 9, 2007 - Pittsburg Post-Gazette
MLB Notebook: Gagne says he's ready to be Rangers'closer: Eric Gagne felt better than expected yesterday after pitching on consecutive days for the first time in nearly two years and said he's ready to be the Texas Rangers'closer.[Read this article]
April 9, 2007 - Denver Rocky Mountain News
Gagne feels better than expected, ready to close for Rangers: Eric Gagne felt better than expected Sunday after pitching on consecutive days for the first time in nearly two years and said he’s ready to be the Texas Rangers’ closer.
April 8, 2007 - ESPN.com
Rangers' Gagne throws in two straight days in AA: Texas Rangers closer Eric Gagne threw 17 pitches in another minor league game Saturday night, the first time in nearly two years the former Cy Young Award winner pitched in games on consecutive days.
April 7, 2007 - MLB.com
Notes: Washington to wear No. 42: Ron Washington started out with No. 38 but gave that away when the Rangers signed reliever Eric Gagne.So he took No. 37 instead but will wear No. 42 on Sunday, April 15, when the Rangers play the Mariners. That's Jackie Robinson Day in Major League Baseball.
April 1, 2007 - ESPN.com
Gagne starts on DL for third consecutive season: Eric Gagne will start the season on the disabled list for the Texas Rangers, a move the team is making to give the closer more time to come back from elbow and back operations.
March 31, 2007 - ESPN.com
Rangers' Gagne to start season on DL: Eric Gagne will start the season on the disabled list for the Texas Rangers, a move the team is making to give the closer more time to come back from elbow and back operations.
March 30, 2007 - CBS Sportsline
Rangers' Gagne to start season on DL: Eric Gagne will start the season on the disabled list for the Texas Rangers, a move the team is making to give the closer more time in his comeback from elbow and back operations.
March 30, 2007 - MLB.com
Gagne to start season on disabled list: Rangers reliever Eric Gagne will start the season on the disabled list. Gagne has missed most of the past two seasons because of elbow and shoulder surgery, and the Rangers want him to get more innings before he pitches in a Major League game.
March 30, 2007 - MLB.com
Notes: Rule 5 pick could be staying put: Rangers reliever Eric Gagne will start the season on the disabled list. Gagne has missed most of the past two seasons because of elbow and shoulder surgery, and the Rangers want him to get more innings before he pitches in a Major League game.
March 30, 2007 - Associated Press
Female Ump Flawless in Exhibition Game: Kenny Rogers and Eric Gagne are headed to the disabled list, while Ria Cortesio is ticketed for the minors again. If she can make it back to the big leagues, though, that would be something....
March 30, 2007 - Boston Herald
Gagne starts season on DL: Eric Gagne will start the season on the disabled list for the Texas Rangers, a move the team is making to give the closer more time to come back from elbow and back operations.The Rangers said Gagne...
March 30, 2007 - Denver Rocky Mountain News
Gagne will start season on DL: Eric Gagne will start the season on the disabled list for the Texas Rangers, a move the team is making to give the closer more time to come back from elbow and back operations.
March 30, 2007 - ESPN.com
Gagne to start season on DL, could return in April: Eric Gagne will start the season on the disabled list for the Texas Rangers, a move the team is making to give the closer more time to come back from elbow and back operations.
March 30, 2007 - Yahoo!
Rangers' Gagne to start season on DL (AP): Eric Gagne will start the season on the disabled list for the Texas Rangers, a move the team is making to give the closer more time to come back from elbow and back operations. The Rangers said Gagne hasn't had any health setbacks. The 2003 NL Cy Young Award winner has pitched only 15 1-3 innings over the past two seasons.
March 22, 2007 - San Francisco Chronicle
Ex-Dodgers closer Gagne: Giants displayed interest: Former Dodgers closer Eric Gagne said Tuesday he heard from the Giants this winter before he signed a one-year, $6 million contract with Texas that could rise to $11 million with incentives. "I don't know if it was serious or not," Gagne said. "I don't...
March 21, 2007 - MLB.com
Tejeda kick-starts arm developments: On a Tuesday afternoon vs. the Giants in Surprise, Ariz., the Rangers got a few nice, um, surprises. Robinson Tejeda worked four shutout innings. Frank Francisco and Eric Gagne, recovering from injuries, pitched well. And Nelson Cruz found his stroke.
March 21, 2007 - San Francisco Chronicle
Rangers 4, Giants 3: Eric Gagne pitched in a game for the first time this year and Barry Bonds hit his fifth home run. It wasn't your regular everyday exhibition. Gagne pitched one inning, giving up a home run to Kevin Frandsen, in the Texas Rangers' 4-3 win over...
March 21, 2007 - Yahoo!
Closer Gagne finally makes Rangers debut (AP): Eric Gagne pitched in a game for the first time this year and Barry Bonds hit his fifth home run. It wasn't your regular everyday exhibition. Gagne pitched one inning, giving up a home run to Kevin Frandsen, in the Texas Rangers' 4-3 win over the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday. Gagne, who signed a $6 million, one-year contract with Texas, is trying to return from elbow and back operations after...
March 13, 2007 - Associated Press
Eric Gagne Faces Hitters for First Time: Never mind the results. All Eric Gagne cared about was how he felt on the mound....
March 13, 2007 - Associated Press
Gagne Pain-Free on Mound in First Outing: PHOENIX (AP) -- Eric Gagne finally felt again like he did during his dominating run as the Los Angeles Dodgers closer. He pitched in a game without any pain....
March 13, 2007 - Boston Globe
Maddux misses start; Pavano pain-free: Eric Gagne got back on the mound, Greg Maddux missed his scheduled start and Carl Pavano was pain-free in the latest installment of Yankees-Red Sox.
March 13, 2007 - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Texas' Gagne feels good vs. live hitters: Eric Gagne finally felt again as he did during his dominating run as the Los Angeles Dodgers closer. He pitched in a game without any pain.
Gagne faced hitters for the first time this year, throwing 11 pitches in a "B" game Monday in Phoenix for the Texas Rangers. The most important result for the 2003 NL Cy Young Award winner was how he felt.
"It's just good to be out there, be free and not have to worry about anything but making your pitches. It's been a while since I felt that way," Gagne said. "It's the best I've felt in two years. It's pretty positive."
The righthander has had t
March 13, 2007 - Pittsburg Post-Gazette
MLB Notebook: Rangers'Gagne throws without pain: Eric Gagne faced hitters in a game for the first time this year, throwing 11 pitches in a"B"game for the Texas Rangers yesterday[Read this article]
March 13, 2007 - Denver Rocky Mountain News
Gagne pain-free on mound in first outing against hitters: Eric Gagne finally felt again like he did during his dominating run as the Los Angeles Dodgers closer. He pitched in a game without any pain.
March 13, 2007 - ESPN.com
Rangers' Gagne pain-free in first spring outing: Eric Gagne finally felt again like he did during his dominating run as the Los Angeles Dodgers closer. He pitched in a game without any pain.
March 13, 2007 - Yahoo!
Welcome to the comeback: PHOENIX - Eric Gagne is in camp with the Texas Rangers trying to regain his health and recapture his glory years.
March 13, 2007 - Yahoo!
Gagne pain-free in first spring game (AP): Eric Gagne finally felt again like he did during his dominating run as the Los Angeles Dodgers closer. He pitched in a game without any pain. Gagne faced hitters for the first time this year, throwing 11 pitches in a "B" game Monday for the Texas Rangers. The most important result for the 2003 NL Cy Young Award winner was how he felt.
March 12, 2007 - Boston Herald
Gagne set to face hitters for first time: SURPRISE, Ariz. - Eric Gagne often throws in rapid-fire succession during bullpen sessions at spring training. Still, the Texas Rangers'new closer isn't rushing his comeback.Gagne, limited...
March 11, 2007 - CBS Sportsline
Rangers' Gagne to go Monday: Eric Gagne often throws in rapid-fire succession during bullpen sessions at spring training. Still, the Texas Rangers' new closer isn't rushing his comeback. Gagne is scheduled to face hitters for the first time Monday in a 'B' game on the road against Milwaukee.
March 11, 2007 - Associated Press
Gagne Set to Face Hitters for 1st Time: SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) -- Eric Gagne often throws in rapid-fire succession during bullpen sessions at spring training. Still, the Texas Rangers' new closer isn't rushing his comeback....
March 11, 2007 - Arizona Republic
Gagne ready to face hitters for 1st time: Eric Gagne often throws in rapid-fire succession during bullpen sessions at spring training. Still, the Texas Rangers' new closer isn't rushing his comeback.
March 11, 2007 - FoxSports.com
Gagne set to face hitters for first time: Eric Gagne often throws in rapid-fire succession during bullpen sessions at spring training. Still, the Texas Rangers' new closer isn't rushing his comeback.Gagne, limited to 15 1/3 innings the last two seasons because of elbow and back operations, is scheduled to face hitters for the first time Monday in a "B" game on the road against Milwaukee.
"Right now, I feel like I'm ready for games, but I'm going to stay with just baby steps," Gagne said.
March 9, 2007 - CBS Sportsline
Sorting out good, bad and ugly of bullpen denizens: Looking for a good Fantasy closer? Ha, good luck! You might think you have the next Joe Nathan when in fact you have the next Eric Gagne -- after the surgery. Leave it to Larry Dobrow to find the best bullpens, which will lead you to a save machine.
March 7, 2007 - MLB.com
Gagne has 'huge day' in comeback bid: Eric Gagne has had more herniated disks than saves since mid-2005, but Tuesday's bullpen session had him beaming."I really let it go,"said Gagne, who will be kept secret from AL teams this spring."For the first time, I really trusted my elbow."
March 1, 2007 - MLB.com
Notes: Gagne guts out some long toss: Eric Gagne has been laid low by an intestinal virus but was able to throw long-toss on Wednesday before the Rangers' regular workout. He headed home, but plans to return soon when his stomach feels better.
February 23, 2007 - Yahoo!
Rangers' Gagne getting comfortable (AP): Eric Gagne isn't worried about his mechanics or throwing hard. The record closer threw 15-20 pitches in quick succession, then took a short break and did it again. "It was good, fluid. There were some good ones, some bad ones," Gagne said Thursday after the 10-minute bullpen session, his second this week.
February 20, 2007 - CBS Sportsline
Texas' Gagne takes mound for first time: Texas Rangers closer Eric Gagne threw off a mound for the first time at spring training Monday, completing a 37-pitch session with no complications.
February 20, 2007 - Denver Rocky Mountain News
Rangers" Gagne throws off mound for first time at spring training: Texas Rangers closer Eric Gagne threw off a mound for the first time at spring training Monday, completing a 37-pitch session with no complications.
February 20, 2007 - FoxSports.com
Rangers' Gagne throws off mound for 1st time: Texas Rangers closer Eric Gagne threw off a mound for the first time at spring training Monday, completing a 37-pitch session with no complications.Gagne, who had as many surgeries (two) as relief appearances last season, said he will do some light throwing Tuesday before returning to the mound Wednesday or Thursday.
"I felt free," said Gagne, who had elbow surgery in April and season-ending back surgery in July. "It's good to get back on the mound again.
February 19, 2007 - MLB.com
Gagne, Otsuka ready to anchor 'pen: While a strong year from Eric Gagne would go a long way toward helping the Rangers' playoff hopes, they will equally rely on Akinori Otsuka. The relievers are taking different approaches this spring, but they have the same goal: an AL West title.
February 19, 2007 - Arizona Republic
With Texas, Gagne on comeback trail: Eric Gagne, one of the greatest closers in the game, is out to convince the Texas Rangers they were right to take an Old West-style gamble on his comeback.
February 9, 2007 - MLB.com
Saito expects to be ready for camp: Takashi Saito, Eric Gagne's successor as closer in 2006, has told the Dodgers that he expects to be 100 percent for next week's opening of Spring Training camp, despite cutting short his offseason throwing program.
December 20, 2006 - MLB.com
Rangers introduce new closer Gagne: Eric Gagne is the Rangers' new closer after passing an extensive physical. The Rangers completed a one-year deal with the 2003 NL Cy Young Award winner Tuesday. He was one of the most dominant closers in baseball before being limited to 15 2/3 innings the past two seasons because of injuries.
December 20, 2006 - Houston Chronicle
Rangers complete deal with Gagne, name him closer: ARLINGTON— Eric Gagne is the Texas Rangers' new closer after passing an extensive physical. The Rangers completed a one-year deal with the 2003 NL Cy Young Award winner today.
December 20, 2006 - FoxSports.com
Gagne officially takes over as Rangers' closer: Eric Gagne is the Texas Rangers' new closer after passing an extensive physical. The Rangers completed a one-year deal with the 2003 NL Cy Young Award winner Tuesday. He was one of the most dominant closers in baseball before being limited to 15 2-3 innings the past two seasons because of injuries.
December 20, 2006 - ESPN.com
Gagne checks out OK, named Rangers' new closer: Eric Gagne passed an extensive physical and is now a member of the Texas Rangers.
December 20, 2006 - Yahoo!
Rangers name Gagne closer, complete deal (AP): Now that the Texas Rangers have Eric Gagne as their new closer, they can concentrate on trying to get another former Cy Young Award winner for their rotation. Texas finalized a $6 million, one-year contract Tuesday after an extensive physical for Gagne, one of the most dominant closers before injuries the past two seasons.
December 19, 2006 - CBS Sportsline
Rangers, Gagne finalize one-year deal: Eric Gagne took his physical for the Texas Rangers on Monday, the last step before finalizing a one-year contract with the team.
December 19, 2006 - Denver Rocky Mountain News
Rangers set to introduce Gagne: Eric Gagne took his physical for the Texas Rangers on Monday, the last step before finalizing a one-year contract with the team.
December 19, 2006 - ESPN.com
Rangers prepared to introduce new pitcher Gagne: Reliever Eric Gagne had his physical exam with Texas Rangers medical officials Monday, the last step before finalizing a one-year contract the team planned to announce Tuesday.
December 19, 2006 - Yahoo!
Rangers to introduce new closer Gagne (AP): Eric Gagne took his physical for the Texas Rangers on Monday, the last step before finalizing a one-year contract with the team. The Rangers scheduled a news conference for Tuesday to announce Gagne's signing. General manager Jon Daniels declined comment Monday night but was set to attend the news conference.
December 15, 2006 - Detroit News
Gagne, Rangers agree on contract: ARLINGTON, Texas -- Reliever Eric Gagne and the Texas Rangers reached a preliminary agreement Tuesday on a one-year contract worth about $6 million.
December 15, 2006 - Pittsburg Post-Gazette
MLB Notebook: Rangers reach agreement with reliever Gagne: Reliever Eric Gagne and the Texas Rangers reached a preliminary agreement yesterday on a one-year contract worth about $6 million.
December 14, 2006 - Boston Globe
Door on Gagne is closed: With Eric Gagne apparently in position to sign for considerably more money than the Red Sox were willing to offer, general manager Theo Epstein has all but exhausted plausible free agent alternatives for a closer and will have little choice but to continue exploring a trade.
December 14, 2006 - Philadelphia Inquirer
Eric Gagne headed to Texas Rangers: Reliever Eric Gagne and the Texas Rangers reached a preliminary agreement yesterday on a 1-year contract worth about $6 million. The agreement was confirmed by a person familiar with the negotiations who spoke on condition of anonymity because no announcement had been made, the Associated Press reported. The deal would allow Gagne to earn about $5 million more in performance bonuses.
December 14, 2006 - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Baseball: Gagne reaches preliminary agreement with Texas: Reliever Eric Gagne and the Texas Rangers reached a preliminary agreement Tuesday on a one-year contract worth about $6 million.
The agreement was confirmed by a person familiar with the negotiations who spoke on condition of anonymity because no announcement had been made. The deal would allow Gagne to earn about $5 million more in performance bonuses.
While Gagne's deal was still pending, the Rangers finalized and announced a $6 million, one-year deal for center fielder Kenny Lofton, a six-time All-Star. Texas also met with free-agent pitcher Mark Mulder.
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December 14, 2006 - Boston Herald
MLB: Gagne, Rangers in agreement: Reliever Eric Gagne and the Texas Rangers reached a preliminary agreement yesterday on a one-year contract worth about $6 million.The agreement was confirmed by a person familiar with the negotiations...
December 12, 2006 - MLB.com
Rangers, Gagne agree to deal: The Rangers have agreed to a one-year $8 million contract with reliever Eric Gagne. The agreement is pending a physical but the Rangers have already checked out his medical reports and are satisfied that he is healthy again.
November 29, 2006 - MLB.com
'Game Over' playing the waiting game: What becomes of Eric Gagne, the most popular Dodger since Mike Piazza and Fernando Valenzuela? Nobody seems to know, including the people responsible for deciding.
November 29, 2006 - MLB.com
White Sox, Gload sign one-year deal: What becomes of Eric Gagne, the most popular Dodger since Mike Piazza and Fernando Valenzuela? Nobody seems to know, including the people responsible for deciding.
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