Eric Gagne News

The year was 2007, there were a few minutes left before the July 31 non-waivers trade deadline, and Alex Cora was in the Red Sox clubhouse when he heard they had just acquired Eric Gagne.

Even in the Can-Am League, the numbers for former Dodger great Eric Gagne keep getting worse.

He sat on the Holman Stadium turf after a line drive went off his foot during the last inning he pitched on Monday night.

Back in early-May, I took a look at Scott Boras' position player clients who are eligible for free agency in 2010.

Eric Gagne just hasn't been right since Boston, which is why the 2003 Cy Young Award winner found himself pitching against the Worcester Tornadoes on Friday and measuring his progress in baby steps.

Eric Gagne has gone from making $10 million US last year with the Milwaukee Brewers to earning this summer a meagre few thousand dollars with the Quebec Capitales of the independent Can-Am League.

Suspended outfielder Manny Ramirez will be sent to the minor leagues for a week to 10 days as part of a rehabilitation assignment prior to rejoining the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Former record-setting closer Eric Gagne is currently gearing up to return to his roots in Canada and play in the independent Can-Am League.

Pitcher Eric Gagne is coming back to pitch in his home province. The former NL Cy Young Award winner has accepted a deal with the Quebec Capitales of the independent Can-Am League.

The Quebec Capitales baseball club got a surprise from the major leagues Tuesday in the form of a contract with Eric Gagne, the former star relief pitcher of LA Dodgers, Boston Red Sox and Milwaukee Brewers fame.

Bill Castro's title is different this season. But the Milwaukee Brewers' first-year pitching coach doesn't feel like his approach has changed.

Manny Ramirez is but one of many Scott Boras clients linked to performance-enhancing drugs.

Just last week, in this very space, I wrote a column explaining why Ken Griffey Jr.

In this space last week, a list of potential Cardinals All-Stars for this year's midsummer classic to be played here was offered up, but perhaps another name or two needs to be considered.

RED SOX/RANGERS TRADE -- The Rangers traded left-handed pitcher Kason Gabbard to the Red Sox, sending him back to his original team for cash.

Bud Selig has noticed those empty seats at the new ballparks in New York, too. Should the Yankees and Mets lower their tickets prices? The commissioner said that's up to them.

Since Ken Macha was taking questions, we wanted to know, from his experience, how long it generally took a rebuilt pen to come together.

Some Brewers' thoughts after a 4-8 start: n The maligned starters have quietly reeled off five straight 'quality starts' , but that shouldn't alleviate serious concerns about the rotation.

No wonder sorting out his bullpen was on Ken Macha's mind before his Miller Park debut as manager of the Milwaukee Brewers.

Rickie Weeks celebrates after scoring the winning run Friday. Published April 11, 2009 at 6:05 a.m. Tags: brewers , weeks , macha , braun , bucks , villanueva Welcome to Saturday Scorecard, where we love the pomp, ceremony and spirit of Opening Day but honor the diehards who filed into County Stadium for Game 2 and enjoyed their own personal ...