The Phillies have lured in Tacklebox.
According to Jim Salisbury of CSN Philly, the Phillies and Jonathan Papelbon have agreed to a contract that would seal him as a Phillie through 2016. The deal is pending physical.
Sources are saying that the deal is a four-year deal worth $50 million. Wow.
Papelbon, who will turn 31 this November, pitched the first six years of his career with the Boston Red Sox. Accumulating 217 Saves, a 23-18 record, and a career 2.29 ERA. Papelbon is a four-time All-Star (2006-2009).
Papelbon clinched Game 4 of the 2007 World Series, striking out Colorado Rockies’ Seth Smith to help win the Red Sox’s second championship in four years.
From the looks of it, Ryan Madson will be departing from the Phillies after nine seasons of service. Over those nine years, Madson accumulated 50 saves, a 47-30 record, and a 3.63 ERA. Madson spent time as a starter and then later on moved into the bullpen. The 2011 campaign was Madson’s first complete year as the Phillies’ closer. It was also his last.
Farewell, Mad Dog.
SW- Erik Seybold
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