In a way I'm kinda happy we didn't get Gagne.All in all it pays off in the end. Let's just look at it this way. We would have had to give up Melky a 22 year old center Fielder and Ian Kennedy a guy who alot of people are saying cou;d be a third pitcher on the 2008 five man roster. Gagne is what you call a " 2 month rental" . So in other words after this year I can pretty much guarentee you that Boras will get Gagne a closing job so unless Boston wants to give up Papelbon just so Gagne can close in 2008.( Stupid Decision right there) Gagne is as good as gone.
I've got a feeling A-Rod will stay. But unfortunately I had the same feeling about getting Matsazaka and Gagne. Another good thing is catching up with Boston was a stretch for us anyway even if we had actually signed Eric.
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By not brining in a rental guy (who you now feel compelled to try and resign) you leave a lot of money for ARod should he opt out and you're able to resign. If he does opt out and can't resign, you need to find a new 3B, you can toss a boatload of money at a Caberra (or whatever) without having more money invested in a rental player.
Losing Proctor may open a spot up again for an Igawa or Hughes. I expect the Yankees will put Hughes and/or Igawa into the bullpen once the rosters expand.
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I can tell you I don't want Hughes in the bullpen. I think he's more of a starter. Now losing Proctor opens up the chance to put Joba Chamberlain and or Igawa into the bull pen. I would much prefer Joba though.