Gagne's record is awesome. As a Pirate fan, I lost 20 lbs every game sweating while Jose Mesa was out there, so I know how valuable a shut em' down closer can be. I think, however, that many of today's closers can make a run at this one, simply because of 1)managers rely heavily on their bullpen, so closers get tons of chances 2)the qualifications to get a save are very favorable for guys like Rivera, K-Rod, and young guys like Huston Street and Bobby Jenks. This could be challenged in the next few years. Can they break it? probably not. The pressure would be enormous. But I can't say it's untouchable. Thanks for your feedback

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