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October 23, 2007
BY SEAN McADAM
Journal Sports Writer
BOSTON -- The World Series features two Canadians -- Colorado starter Jeff Francis and Red Sox reliever Eric Gagne. That's something of a rarity, acknowledged Gagne.
''It's not something that happens every day,'' he said. ''I've spoken with (Francis) a few times. We know each other from Baseball Canada (a national program) and we've seen each other at some dinners and charities. I first met him three or four years ago and we've spoken a few times.
''It's pretty cool. When I came to the major leagues, there were probably two or three Canadians. Now, there's a bunch.''
Gagne had a clean inning in mop-up duty in Game Six of the ALCS and was asked if his effectiveness might persuade the Sox to use him in a more meaningful role.
''I feel great physically,'' he said. ''I don't care what they do with me; I just want to pitch. They can use me in the second inning. I just want to help the team win a World Series. That's what I came here for.''
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