Gagne was supposed to bolster the pen but instead has given away 4 games for the Sox. Francona did make the mistake giving him too much of a leash but he needs someone to pitch the 8th and this is what they got him for. Frankly the experiment needs to be over. This performance was as disgusting as they get with his inability to throw a strike. One thing if they hit your pitches but to just walk in runs is completely unprofessional.
The Sox will go to the playoffs but as a WC team that backed in while falling apart. I predict they go out in the first round while winning but one game.
I swear if I were the Red Sox owner, I'd fire Francona after tonight's debacle. What the heck is wrong with Francona? He just sits there in the dugout, rocking back and forth. Mike Scioscia or Jim Leyland wouldn't put up with Gagne's crap pitching with the game (and Division lead) on the line like we witnessed tonight. They would've yanked Gagne immediately.
Grrr!!! I'm gonna be angry over this one for a long time...