Gagne really is gone

Dodgers bullpen closer Eric Gagne has agreed to a one-year deal with the Texas Rangers for $6 million, pending a physical. He actually only closed for three healthy seasons in Los Angeles, but the run was spectacular: 152 saves and an ERA under 2.00, with strikeout stats that were awe-inducing and a Cy Young Award in 2003. Gagne pitched in only sixteen games the past two seasons due to injuries. The Rangers also are signing outfielder Kenny Lofton.