After watching his teammate, Mark Teixeira find a new home in Atlanta then crack a 3-run homer last night to lead the Braves to victory, former Ranger Eric Gagne is looking toward good things with his new team in Boston. There is always that tight competitive nature between the Bo Sox and Yankees, especially now waning into the final 2 months of the regular season. The veteran closer makes a good fit in Boston as his talent was being wasted with the Rangers. They have little chance of clinching the wild card.
The Red Sox rotation now has a complimentary reliever to be added to the list of players like Josh Beckett, Curt Schilling, Tim Wakefield, and Dice K. It was a smart move by Gagne to waive his no-trade clause and get the heck out of dodge. Plus Jonathan Papelbon could see more action from middle relief and a valuable setup man for the closer. The AL East leaders have won 7 of their last 10 games and currently hold a 7-game lead over the Yankees.
Much like Mark Teixeira the notable hurler known for his saves record while a Dodger finds himself in a position to find a pennant and make a run in the postseason. The offense looks better on paper for the Red Sox and by the numbers is more productive than the Braves' lineup. Everyone in the race in both leagues wants an edge and Eric Gagne can be the x-factor for Boston. I expect them to finish first in the AL East. Their real competition will be the Angels, Tigers, and Indians.
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