This article discusses the closing situation in St. Louis and Milwaukee. Tony LaRussa has adopted a committee situation there, and apparently Eric Gagne feels like that wouldn't be such a bad idea for Milwaukee.
In the second article, Gagne states that he doesn't "deserve" the ball in the ninth, but Yost refuses to make a decision following a tough loss (because changes should be made after wins, right?).
I don't like the idea of a "closer by committee." If you look at all of the recent World Series winners, one thing in common is that they all had a lights-out closer. Boston's attempt in 2003 to win with a closer by committee was a high-profile disaster that didn't even last a full season. What the Brewers need to do is just give the job to the next guy. And get rid of Gagne (and his salary). And start hitting. And start winning.
UPDATE: Gagne is no longer the closer.
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I feel like a 4th stringer in the Don Morton era who applauds the successes of the 1993 Rose Bowl team. Well done Sanders construction.
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