[EmpireWF]

Perhaps "shopping" isn't the right word but Boston GM Theo Epstein alluded to the fact the team will be looking to acquire a closer (via trade) during the Winter Meetings next week.

While I doubt the Sox would have enough to pull of a trade for a major name, perhaps they'd go to Washington and look to pry Chad Cordero away from the Nats.

[EmpireWF]

It looks like Theo Epstein may be interested in acquiring Eric Gagne.

Who's name don't you see associated with Epstein these days? lol

[Lefty Noob]

I think it'd be a great move. Gagne could probably be signed to a relatively inexpensive deal. If he's healthy he's one of the best closers in the game. If he's not, well, you don't lose much. This would definitely be a great signing for Epstein, should it happen.

[MJHMarc]

Originally Posted by EmpireWF

It looks like Theo Epstein may be interested in acquiring Eric Gagne.

Who's name don't you see associated with Epstein these days? lol

Gagne ain't going no where, brother!

He is a true Dodger.

[EvanAparra]

Originally Posted by MJHMarc

Gagne ain't going no where, brother!

He is a true Dodger.

No, he probably is going elsewhere.

Also, how is Cordero not a big name? He's only 24, and his ERAs in the last 3 years have been 2.94, 1.82, and 3.19.

He won the Roliads relief award in 05, led the league in saves, and was an all-star. If the Sox could get him, we'd be dancin to the playoffs.

[LSC9901]

Originally Posted by MJHMarc

Gagne ain't going no where, brother!

He is a true Dodger.

In todays day and age athletes are true only to the dollar. Johnny Damon left the Red Sox for what reason ???

[Lefty Noob]

No only is Gagne going, he's gone! To the Texas Rangers, that is, not the BoSox. So now where does Boston go in their search for a closer?

[LSC9901]

So does that make him a true Dodger in a Rangers uniform ????

[MJHMarc]

Gagne, who?

I've forgotten the name of such traitors.