Gagne's Throwing program? -- Latest: Strained calf, still not 100% (reply #3)

[CheezWizHed]

Anyone have any more information about what Gagne is working through? The JS wednesday report listed him along with Riske as on a throwing program and said Riske is closer to throwing to hitters than Gagne... I had no idea he was injured.

[Crew2323]

I'm fairly certain Gagne isn't hurt. I think I read Macha say last week that he's a bit behind because he came into ST late, so he has some catching up to do. But it's a bit confusing since McCalvy reported Gagne as saying:

"I have to show them I can still do it, that's all it is," said Gagne, who is noticeably trimmer than he was last season. "That's the only difference. I prepared myself a lot earlier this year and I'm about four weeks into a throwing program. I've been working hard and I feel good."

So I'm not sure. I think we would have heard if Gagne was hurt. Does anyone, who is in Arizona for Spring Training, have any insights they could share?

[GormanHarvey]

Maybe just trying to avoid what happened last year??

[mletto157]

From BrewCrewBall.com

 

"Gagne, however, still isn't pitching much at all as he battles a strained calf. He'll throw BP on Friday before deciding if he's ready for game action. He's in a tough spot, though: By tomorrow he'll only have about four weeks to prove he deserves a spot in the bullpen before his March 25 deadline, so my guess is he'll go even if he's not 100%."

 

From FantasySP.com

 

"MLB.com reports that reliever Eric Gagne is dealing with a strained calf. He is afew steps behind the other pitchers, but plans to throw live batting practice on Friday.Gagne is on a minor-league deal, so these setbacks could cost him his roster spot. He doesn't sound very optimistic about his calf, and neither are we."

[BrewCrewForever]

This stinks. I think healthy Gagne would have had a great shot to make the club. Hopefully he can get back fast.

[Never Outhustled]

This is why I'd be extremely hesitant to put Gagne on the club. He's so fragile. Why pay $1.5 milllion for a guy to pitch 2/3 of a season?

[CheezWizHed]

Hmmmm.... according to the signing announcement, the Brewers have to put him on the 40-man roster by March 25th. But that doesn't mean he can't be sent to AAA, right? I think its almost 100% chance of a few people not making the team that are on the 40-man, but with no options left. So it shouldn't be too difficult to put him on the 40-man and send him to AAA, right?

 

So let him be the first call-up.

[Fatter than Joey]

I'm sure he could have a DL/Rehab stint as well.