Also, you'd have to think inserting Yo and Cameron into the lineup in the next 2 weeks will give a shot of life to the team as well. Do fans panic about the Packers after 2 games? That is the approximate equivilent going from 162 games in a season to 16.
Just think of 4 years from now and the Cubs are paying him top dollar from one of the worst long term contracts in baseball. Think he'll stay healthy then?
If my math is correct, after 12 games, Gagne is on pace for 40 saves. 162 / 12 = 1 / 13.5 of the season 13.5 * 3 saves = 40.5 saves on the year. I haven't taken any math since high school cause I avoided it in college so I could be wrong.
Turnbow is going to get into the mix this season. The main problem with Turnbow last year was that he was overworked which caused him to collapse in September. Yost is saving his arm for when the other arms like Mota or Torres get worn down. I look for Turnbow to get plenty of shots in the 8th inning with a lead in this season. The only way this won't happen is if he gets traded.