Brewers sign Gagne; Torres to retire?

by battlekow on Dec 8, 2007 1:57 PM CST in Milwaukee Brewers News

Gagne and Torres, respectively.

A little more than a week after losing closer Francisco Cordero to a four-year contract with the Cincinnati Reds, the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday morning were near a contract agreement with veteran reliever Eric Gagne, according to an industry source.

Terms of the contract were unavailable, but it is likely to be for one year.

I like this a lot, if it's for one year. Gagne's peripherals were fine even when he was getting killed in Boston, so while he won't be 2003 Gagne, he should still be pretty good.

Torres, dealt by the Pirates yesterday for relief prospects Marino Salas and Kevin Roberts, said afterward he is considering retirement as much as he is considering reporting to the Brewers, even though he is guaranteed $3.2 million next year.

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"I just need to talk to my family. I can tell you this: If I go to Milwaukee, I'm going to give my heart and soul to the Brewers," he said. "If I stay, I'll be the same way. I'll be the one playing with my daughters and son and maybe even doing some of the cooking. It's a big decision, and I'm going to base it on my family."

Uh, please come.

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It's already done

As I mentioned in the Gagne diary a few hours ago, it's one year at 10 million. He just has to pass his physical. They agreed to it last night.

by BroadwayJoe22 on Dec 8, 2007 2:03 PM CST reply actions

I believe you

but I generally like to cite things.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Dec 8, 2007 2:07 PM CST up reply actions

I wish I could

But I can't until somebody starts posting transcripts of conversations I have on the Internet, I'm afraid you'll just have to take my word for it.

by BroadwayJoe22 on Dec 8, 2007 2:11 PM CST up reply actions

wow!

i'm excited! my friend's in boston are probably more excited tho; not to have him on their team...

Jamie is a Softball Champion!

by Jamie in LA on Dec 8, 2007 2:09 PM CST reply actions

nice

Gagne's stuff was still good in Boston, even when he was getting killed. The National League should do him some good. Hats off to Melvin for this signing! Our bullpen is turning into a strength :)

Here's to hoping Torres will come back for a year in Milwaukee. He could be a big part of a playoff push, which he never got to be a part of in Pittsburgh. Come to Milwaukee Salomon!!!

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by jimmyb1799 on Dec 8, 2007 2:12 PM CST reply actions

Holy sh!t

by kgaul on Dec 8, 2007 2:46 PM CST reply actions

If

Toress does not retire we could have a very dominating pen!!!

by baseballdan1092 on Dec 8, 2007 2:47 PM CST reply actions

I'm still in disbelief!

Gagne, Torres, Turnbow, Riske, Mota, & Wise? Wow! I'm drooling. If the pen's not a strength in 08, I'd be very surprised.

by kgaul on Dec 8, 2007 3:20 PM CST reply actions

Torres

I kind of said it in the other thread, but I think he was just emotional after being traded from the team he'd spent the last six seasons with and who gave him a second chance at a career. I'd guess he won't actually retire.

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by TheJay on Dec 8, 2007 4:21 PM CST reply actions

Besides

You'd think he'd be a little excited about playing for a team with a chance to make the playoffs. When was the last time he could say that? In the 1990s with Seattle?

I hope he doesn't retire. I'm eagerly awaiting the first time I can make a "Salamonella poisoning" pun.

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by roguejim on Dec 8, 2007 9:45 PM CST up reply actions

all this talk

makes me want a game thread ;)

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by Michael M on Dec 8, 2007 10:18 PM CST reply actions

well...the '86 crew did just get over .500

http://www.sportingnews.com/baseball/1986/scores/boxscore.php?id=375

If only Gagne rocks it like Mark Clear is rocking it right now!

Weird, but not weird.

by Jeff Sackmann on Dec 8, 2007 11:00 PM CST up reply actions

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