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Originally Posted by Jadey
I'm wondering if Milwaukee panicked a bit with the Gagne signing. I realize they probably do not want to have to go into the season with Turnbow closing, but there is still some time left in the offseason to make some sort of deal. It appears they overpaid for Gagne mainly to limit the length of his contract. If they would have been willing to go atleast 3 years they could have probably gotten him for a little over $20 million, but the fact they only when 1 year at that dollar amount shows me they really wanted someone else to close. But Gagne? You would've thought they could have done better someway.
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Why?
He blew in Boston, but in twice the innings in Texas he had a 2.16 ERA.
He goes to Milwaukee where no one will ever see him and has a great year. He comes back on the market next year, people go, "Damn! Nice year!" and he gets a huge contract.
Milwaukee gets him for a playoff push next year, and he gets to rebuild his reputation. Win-win.