Seriously, I know he didnt do well in Boston...but I think only because he was used also as a set-up guy. In Detroit he would strickly be the closer. Your thoughts.
2007-11-08 23:16:23 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Baseball
Why not he can't be worse than Todd Jones, can he?
2007-11-08 23:36:24 · answer #1 · answered by Oz 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Couldn't hurt. With Zumaya out, the Tigers could use some insurance. Gagne as the closer would take pressure off of him, and also a move to Detroit would get him out of the spotlight somewhat.
2007-11-08 23:23:39 · answer #2 · answered by shockley50 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No way! The Tigers don't need more arm problems. Frankly if I was Gagne, I'd be embarrassed to receive a world series ring!
2007-11-09 02:55:32 · answer #3 · answered by The Mick 7 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Gagne is 50/50 at this point. I mean he could be great like he was in LA and TEX. Or he could be absolutely terrible like he was in BOS. But overall I would say try it. I have a feeling he will be Comeback Player of the Year in 08.
But don't hold me to that. lol.
2007-11-09 00:00:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a Boston fan, I was fairly disapointed with his performance this past season (as everyone else was, I'm sure!) I think being a closer may be what he's best at and it couldn't hurt for Detroit to go after him.
2007-11-08 23:34:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
With Zumaya out and their pitching staff needs more, it wouldn't hurt. They could use him as a great set-up with his great changeup and slider. I think it's not that bad of an idea.
Thats unless the Red Sox think otherwise, but I'm pretty sure Gagne is a free agent.
2007-11-08 23:33:51 · answer #6 · answered by Chris Stewart 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah. Wouldn't hurt. I just don't think Boston was the right fit for him. Let him come to Detroit. We need somebody with Zumaya on the shelf.
2007-11-09 07:27:41 · answer #7 · answered by McMoose--RIPYAHS 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I say, give Eric Gagne a chance. You never know what a great player they turn out to be. GO TIGERS!
2007-11-09 00:46:13 · answer #8 · answered by jennifer m 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No. Gagne has no business pitching in the AL. He needs to go back to the NL and dominate those weak batting lineups they have like he did before.
2007-11-09 02:29:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
The Tigers would be asking for trouble. He still has arm problems and will be on the DL before the All-Star break.
2007-11-09 01:53:16 · answer #10 · answered by Crowdpleaser 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think the Blue Jays should get him.
The reason for this is, because he's Canadian and bringing him back to Canadian Soil might give him a boost, and we can use him whenever BJ ryan is hurt, or someone from the Bullpen is injured.
It would be perfect.
2007-11-09 00:46:42 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋