DODGERS RELEASE RELIEVER GAGNE

Eric Gagne DodgersBy Ken Gurnick / MLB.com.

03/22/10 12:30 AM ET.

PHOENIX — Former Cy Young Award winner Eric Gagne asked for and was given his release by the Dodgers on Sunday night, ending a brief attempt to restart his career with his original team.

“Both sides thought at this juncture it was in Eric’s best interest to see if he can find another opportunity, rather than wait until later in spring or into April if he wants to continue to pitch,” said general manager Ned Colletti. “It’s better that he has a couple weeks to go.” Read more HERE.

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