It is official, the greatest closer in Los Angeles Dodgers history is no longer on the team. Eric Gagne signed a one-year deal with the Texas Rangers. The deal is worth $6 million dollars, but it could rise to $11 million if he hits his incentives. According to some reports, the Dodgers had offered Eric a one year-deal worth $4 million, with incentives that could have brought the deal up to $10 million. The Dodgers offer was more than fair. Especially after Eric said he was willing to take less money in order to stay with the team. It seems that Scott Borras got to him. Just like he got to Adrian Beltre, and J.D. Drew. Loyalty does not go far these days. Eric will most certainty be missed. Eric saved 161 games for the Dodgers during his prodigious career. He took home the 2003 Cy Young award, was a three-time all-star, and was the face of the Dodger franchise. He was a true Dodger, but it only took $1 million dollars for him to forget that. The Dodgers must turn the page now, and focus on putting together the roster. Eric will now go to Texas, and pick up a paycheck every fifteen days. He will see his era rise, and his saves go down. He will see the Rangers atrocious play night after night, and be at the bottom of the rung in the American league West. I earnestly hope that Eric can regain his form, and continue his stellar career. But, by early May Eric will realize that he committed the biggest mistake of his baseball life. It's Sammy time!...BELIEVE IN BLUE!
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