WBRS Sports Blog

Eric Gagne has just cost the Red Sox a 4th game in the standings. He has 3 blown saves in a Red Sox uniform and has given up at least one run in 7 of his last 15 appearances. I understand trotting Gagne out there last night in 8th because it's clear that Hideki Okajima needs rest. Gagne got two quick outs, and then ended up loading the bases and walking in the game tying run before giving up the game winning hit. The question is: Why the wasn't Jon Papelbon warming up as insurance? The answer: Terry Francona is not concerned with the division. Terry Francona is probably the best the manager Boston has seen in the last few decades, but he's been pretty terrible the last few weeks. The Red Sox must find a way to get their bullpen back on track if they plan on winning the AL East. But does Terry care?

I think not.