BY ADAM RONIS
Ned Yost wasn't ready to remove Eric Gagne from the closer's role after he allowed two runs in a tie game today to take the loss in a 5-3 defeat. But Gagne is making easier for him if it does happen. First Jason Isringhausen and now Gagne. What's going on with these fragile closers?
Gagne said after today's game he doesn't deserve to be the closer right now. What an excellent observation. I guess the thick goggles actually do work. The number back up his proclamation. In 15 2/3 innings, he has allowed 18 hits, 11 walks and has a 6.89 ERA. The opposition is hitting .400. Gagne rolled out the red carpet for Yost to remove him. Salomon Torres and Guillermo Mota could be the candidates to take over.