November 8, 201114 yr Ryan Madson is drawing lots of interest and the Red Sox, Phillies, Nationals, Rangers and Marlins are believed to be interested. Discuss.
November 8, 201114 yr Definitely the last thing I'd spend money on, honestly. With our current bullpen, a closer comes after everything else.
November 8, 201114 yr Author I agree. This would only be a last option if the price were more reasonable than expected and we couldn't get anything else we wanted. Let's hope that doesn't happen.
November 8, 201114 yr Priorities... perhaps if we can convince the market that we're taking everyone we can have everyone for a lil under top price.
November 8, 201114 yr I don't think we'll get into a bidding war for Madson. I personally think he'll resign with Philly. However, I think it is a must for the Fish to sign a closer. If its not a high named guy such as KRod/Heath Bell, etc.. atleast a project guy who has exp. (i.e. Brad Lidge.)
November 8, 201114 yr Heath Bell is made for Petco...I really don't want him. Uh, not really. 2.43 ERA 72-79 saves 85.1 innings (69 hits allowed), 90 strikeouts .218 average against 3 homeruns allowed (compared to 5 allowed at home) away splits from '09-'11
November 8, 201114 yr Rotoworld: According to Jim Bowden of MLB Network Radio on Sirius XM, the Phillies are closing in on a four-year contract with Ryan Madson. The deal could include a vesting option for a fifth year. Madson's agent Scott Boras usually doesn't work this quickly, but it's hard to see him doing much better elsewhere. The Phillies have also been in touch with Jonathan Papelbon, but it makes the most sense to keep Madson, as it won't cost them a first-round pick as compensation. Still, four years (and perhaps five) is a pretty long commitment for a relief pitcher.
November 8, 201114 yr seems madson & phils are talking about deal for about $11M a year. (@jim_duquette said 4 yrs). so that'd be 4 for about 44M -Heyman
November 8, 201114 yr "Confirming Madson with Phils, 4 for 44 mil. Fifth-year option worth 13 mil." LOL
November 12, 201114 yr if anyone, at this point, doesn't think ALL OF THIS is just PR (after this Madson story), you're crazy. we'll sign a few guys... but.... :exercise
November 12, 201114 yr Author if anyone, at this point, doesn't think ALL OF THIS is just PR (after this Madson story), you're crazy. we'll sign a few guys... but.... :exercise Why are those the only options? They are probably interested in all of these guys, but not everyone is going to want to come here.
November 12, 201114 yr oh they're definitely interested in all those guys. like, Beltran is backup for Cespedes. Reyes is backup if we don't sign Pujols. Gio is backup for Buerhle. that's why Loria said "minimum $80mil" this Madson sh*t is just straight publicity.
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