Gagne to Boston deal close

[j-6]

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...sox/index.html

The Boston Red Sox and Texas Rangers have agreed in principle to a trade involving Eric Gagne, and the Red Sox are now negotiating with the former Cy Young winner to get him to accept the trade.

The Rangers are set to receive prospects in the deal. Boston is not on Gagne's approved list of 12 teams he can be traded to.

After missing much of the past two years with injuries, Gagne has returned to form this season with a 16 saves in 17 chances and a 2.16 ERA.

[Melmart1]

I guess I have to change my sig

I wonder who will be closing? Maybe Aki is close to coming back, finally.

[Melmart1]

Rumor was that they are thinking of changing Padilla into a closer. He has some nasty stuff, that might not be a bad idea.

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

Surprised the Yanks didn't give up Melky to get Gagne.

[dmac]

What are the BoSox going to do with Papelbon? Move him to a starter liked they planned to in the off season?

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

What are the BoSox going to do with Papelbon? Move him to a starter liked they planned to in the off season?

I think Gagne will get compensated for the achievement clauses he won't meet, but I'd think he'd be your setup man.

[Melmart1]

Yeah I think they both stay in the bullpen. With Lester ready and Schilling about to come back, the Sox don't really need another starter. But now, the bullpen depth is amazing and since the Skanks didn't really upgrade much, I think this ... eh, I am not gonna say it. I am not gonna jinx it.

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

Surprised Texas got Kason Gabbard...he's got good stuff.

[Melmart1]

I looove that they got a ready pitcher. Let's hope he can survive Arlington! There will be no green monster to keep balls in the yard.

[Flight3107]

What is JD doing making trades that make sense?

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

What is JD doing making trades that make sense?

Cheat code?

[Melmart1]

You guys give him a freackin break, will ya?

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

Clean yo' box, Mart.

[BUMP]

wait, we actually got Gabbard?

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

Argh! Still no word on the Padres moving in the two deals with the Sox and Astros.

[Flight3107]

Peter Gammons said he really likes this Engel Beltre kid, but said he is very young and very raw.



What I have found on him

Scouting Report: Five-tool left-handed hitter with excellent power potential. Strong arm and good range in centerfield. Highly touted signing out of the Dominican Republic, signed for $575,000. Hustles at every step . Very projectable as a power hitter once he grows into his body.


And he was listed as ESPN #2 hottest prospect

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/columns/story?id=2505742

[Flight3107]

And Benoit is now the closer for the Rangers

[Melmart1]

Clean yo' box, Mart.

, my box is always clean!

Oh, and my PM's are clear as well!

[Melmart1]

Wow, JD really building for the future! FOUR prospects for Tex and Gabbard and two prospects for a Gagne rental.

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

You just pray he doesn't hit the reset button.

[Melmart1]

You just pray he doesn't hit the reset button.

Yeah, now that the Tex deal if official, you don't have to worry about that anymore. Congrats, Braves fan. You definitely improved far and away more than anyone else. Good luck in the playoffs.

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

Yeah, now that the Tex deal if official, you don't have to worry about that anymore. Congrats, Braves fan. You definitely improved far and away more than anyone else. Good luck in the playoffs.

I'm gonna plotz if they pick up Arroyo on top of Dotel and Tex.

[Melmart1]

Are you worried about the amount of prospects they are giving up?

[T Park]

They are talking of offering up Jo Jo Reyes for Arroyo though...

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

Are you worried about the amount of prospects they are giving up?

I'd be lying if I say I wasn't, but after all these years, I'm trusting that there are secondary prospects they have developing moreso than others know about.