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**Shogun** · 11-02-2011, 05:05 PM

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**lewdog** · 11-11-2011, 04:56 PM

Anyone else think the closer position in greatly overrated? Papelbon got paid way too much, IMO.

Jonathan Papelbon is closing the book on his tenure with the Boston Red Sox.

Papelbon, the longtime Red Sox right-hander who has anchored their bullpen for six years, including a World Series title in 2007, has agreed to a four-year, $50 million deal with the Philadelphia Phillies pending a physical, a source familiar with the negotiations told ESPN.com senior writer Jayson Stark on Friday.

Papelbon
The deal includes a vesting option that could take it beyond $60 million for the 30-year-old, the source said. Another source close to the situation said the physical with the Phillies won't occur until early next week, the earliest the contract could be finalized or announced.

If finalized, the contract would be the largest total package ever signed by a relief pitcher. The previous high was the five-year, $47 million deal signed by B.J. Ryan with Toronto in December 2005.

The $12.5 million average annual value of the deal would be tied for the second-highest ever signed by a reliever.

Mariano Rivera's $15 million a year, in each of his last two contracts, ranks No. 1.

**Reaper16** · 11-11-2011, 05:06 PM

@ Phillies

whoman69 · 11-11-2011, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lewdog_5

Phillies sign Thome

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/1...ce=twitterfeed

Injury protection since Howard probably out an extended time with that achilles. Phillies spending again.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 11-11-2011, 07:54 PM

If the Mariners go after Prince, I will ****ing explode. Ryan Sexton part two? **** that.

Mi_chief_fan · 11-11-2011, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

If the Mariners go after Prince, I will ****ing explode. Ryan Sexton part two? **** that.

Huh? do you mean Richie Sexson?

Al Bundy · 11-11-2011, 08:14 PM

Marlins unveiling new logo live
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**SAUTO** · 11-11-2011, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

If the Mariners go after Prince, I will ****ing explode. Ryan Sexton part two? **** that.

I dont see a problem.

With the way his daddy did em hes gonna be ok...
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MIAdragon · 11-11-2011, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Shogun

There is no way CJ is going anywhere, right?

no chance CJ stays in Texas.

O.city · 11-11-2011, 08:34 PM

CJ Wilson is outta Texas.

Glad to see Texas out of the Albert thing. Although with him on that lineup, I dunno how you beat them.

MIAdragon · 11-11-2011, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pestilence

This.

I'm praying to God that Mark Cuban takes a shot.

no way Bud lets him anywhere near a team.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 11-11-2011, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mi_chief_fan

Huh? do you mean Richie Sexson?

Yeah. I hate auto correct.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

I dont see a problem.

With the way his daddy did em hes gonna be ok...
Posted via Mobile Device

I'm afraid he's going to be just like his daddy and fall apart anytime now.

CHENZ A! · 11-11-2011, 09:12 PM

Oh man. You're not the first person I've seen say they wouldn't want Fielder. But I think that dude is a straight baller, if we didn't have Hos I'd take him in a heartbeat(not that we'd ever make an offer on him).

The only thing I don't get is how he gets so fat, being a vegetarian and all.. Does he only eat McDonalds french fries and guacamole or what?

Rams Fan · 11-11-2011, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHENZ A!

Oh man. You're not the first person I've seen say they wouldn't want Fielder. But I think that dude is a straight baller, if we didn't have Hos I'd take him in a heartbeat(not that we'd ever make an offer on him).

The only thing I don't get is how he gets so fat, being a vegetarian and all.. Does he only eat McDonalds french fries and guacamole or what?

veist · 11-11-2011, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lewdog_5

Anyone else think the closer position in greatly overrated? Papelbon got paid way too much, IMO.

Jonathan Papelbon is closing the book on his tenure with the Boston Red Sox.

Papelbon, the longtime Red Sox right-hander who has anchored their bullpen for six years, including a World Series title in 2007, has agreed to a four-year, $50 million deal with the Philadelphia Phillies pending a physical, a source familiar with the negotiations told ESPN.com senior writer Jayson Stark on Friday.

Papelbon
The deal includes a vesting option that could take it beyond $60 million for the 30-year-old, the source said. Another source close to the situation said the physical with the Phillies won't occur until early next week, the earliest the contract could be finalized or announced.

If finalized, the contract would be the largest total package ever signed by a relief pitcher. The previous high was the five-year, $47 million deal signed by B.J. Ryan with Toronto in December 2005.

The $12.5 million average annual value of the deal would be tied for the second-highest ever signed by a reliever.

Mariano Rivera's $15 million a year, in each of his last two contracts, ranks No. 1.

They overpaid in years and dollars. I mean seriously who gives a reliever a 4 year contract?

tk13 · 12-04-2011, 11:25 PM

The Marlins signed Jose Reyes to a 6 year, $106 million contract today. Hanley Ramirez will likely move to third.

The bigger news though is that they are apparently very serious about signing Albert Pujols. His agent will meet with Miami either Monday or Tuesday. Lot of buzz on twitter about it tonight. Jayson Stark reports he is their #1 target and they are very serious about upping their offer for him... SI's Jon Heyman has downplayed the whole thing as a joke on twitter all offseason, but tonight he's tweeted that the Marlins are in on him. Said it's like "a whole new organization."

Winter meetings are this week, so hopefully things will pick up.

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lewdog Mod Team Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Valley of the hot as **** Casino cash: $-1578100	Anyone else think the closer position in greatly overrated? Papelbon got paid way too much, IMO. Jonathan Papelbon is closing the book on his tenure with the Boston Red Sox. Papelbon, the longtime Red Sox right-hander who has anchored their bullpen for six years, including a World Series title in 2007, has agreed to a four-year, $50 million deal with the Philadelphia Phillies pending a physical, a source familiar with the negotiations told ESPN.com senior writer Jayson Stark on Friday. Papelbon The deal includes a vesting option that could take it beyond $60 million for the 30-year-old, the source said. Another source close to the situation said the physical with the Phillies won't occur until early next week, the earliest the contract could be finalized or announced. If finalized, the contract would be the largest total package ever signed by a relief pitcher. The previous high was the five-year, $47 million deal signed by B.J. Ryan with Toronto in December 2005. The $12.5 million average annual value of the deal would be tied for the second-highest ever signed by a reliever. Mariano Rivera's $15 million a year, in each of his last two contracts, ranks No. 1.
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CHENZ A! pimping hoes + clocking a grip Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: KCMO Casino cash: $9977569	Oh man. You're not the first person I've seen say they wouldn't want Fielder. But I think that dude is a straight baller, if we didn't have Hos I'd take him in a heartbeat(not that we'd ever make an offer on him). The only thing I don't get is how he gets so fat, being a vegetarian and all.. Does he only eat McDonalds french fries and guacamole or what?
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12-04-2011, 11:25 PM	#60
tk13 ... Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $-1897500	The Marlins signed Jose Reyes to a 6 year, $106 million contract today. Hanley Ramirez will likely move to third. The bigger news though is that they are apparently very serious about signing Albert Pujols. His agent will meet with Miami either Monday or Tuesday. Lot of buzz on twitter about it tonight. Jayson Stark reports he is their #1 target and they are very serious about upping their offer for him... SI's Jon Heyman has downplayed the whole thing as a joke on twitter all offseason, but tonight he's tweeted that the Marlins are in on him. Said it's like "a whole new organization." Winter meetings are this week, so hopefully things will pick up.
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