Sox, Papelbon agree to 1 year deal.

[BSN07]

Per Espnradio, says it's a 1 year 6.2M deal. Biggest ever for a first time eligable closer.

[BSN07]

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/sports_blog/2009/01/inside-jonathan.html

[TheKilo]

He was arb eligible this season? $6.2 million sounds about right - Jenks agreed to a $5.6 millions dollar deal the other day.

 

If he stays healthy all season I'd really like to see them give Papelbon 4/48, using River's latest contract as the baseline....we'll have to see if he's hellbent on reaching FA though.

[BSN07]

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3846966

[BSN07]

He was arb eligible this season? $6.2 million sounds about right - Jenks agreed to a $5.6 millions dollar deal the other day.

 

If he stays healthy all season I'd really like to see them give Papelbon 4/48, using River's latest contract as the baseline....we'll have to see if he's hellbent on reaching FA though.

 

I like the fact the Sox antied up a bit here, and gave him the largest deal for a CP. It sends a good message to Papelbon's camp IMO.

[jacksonianmarch]

not really. They gave him market value since I would say he's at least 10% better than Jenks.

[BSN07]

not really. They gave him market value since I would say he's at least 10% better than Jenks.

 

Quick glance at the stats says your probably right. He actually might be better the 10%.

[RedSoxRooter]

f***in nice!

[BoSox21]

From the ESPN.com article

 

The Red Sox and Papelbon haven't ruled out exploring a longer deal later in the offseason. There are indications they discussed both two-year and three-year extensions before agreeing to a one-year deal.

 

Seeing as how he's only eligible for FA after the 2011 season, he seems very much intent on hitting the market

[TheKilo]

I do think it was a gesture of goodwill on Theo's part to sign Paps to this deal to avoid arb....maybe Papelbon can return the favor by signing a three or four year deal after this season (or maybe even during, as the ESPN article states).

 

Nice work by Theo on the contracts of Pedroia, Youkilis, and now Papelbon.

[Cocos Disciples]

I'm pleased, especially considering Jenks' deal.

[diony]

He's under control for 3 more seasons, his prime years. If he wants to test the market after that, then so be it.

[Dipre]

Mariano Rivera and Trevor Hoffman say hi.........

[italstallianion]

For now I'm happy. Pap is a damn fine closer and 6.2 million certainly seems reasonable. I hope we get something done to lock him up, but Papelbon does seem to be about the money more than I'd like so it would cost a lot to lock him up.

[a700hitter]

For now I'm happy. Pap is a damn fine closer and 6.2 million certainly seems reasonable. I hope we get something done to lock him up' date=' but Papelbon does seem to be about the money more than I'd like so it would cost a lot to lock him up.[/quote']All of them are all about the money.

[BSN07]

For now I'm happy. Pap is a damn fine closer and 6.2 million certainly seems reasonable. I hope we get something done to lock him up' date=' but Papelbon does seem to be about the money more than I'd like so it would cost a lot to lock him up.[/quote']

 

Well they either they pay him, or they watch him become a Yankee.

[Dipre]

All of them are all about the money.

 

Again, Trevor Hoffman says hello.

[diony]

Mariano Rivera and Trevor Hoffman say hi.........

 

Oh god, probably the best closers in MLB history. Great comparison. :thumbsup:

[TheKilo]

What's your point?

[Dipre]

Oh god' date=' probably the best closers in MLB history. Great comparison. :thumbsup:[/quote']

 

I love how you're so smart as to not understand i was talking about relievers who got lucrative contracts after their "prime" as you like to call it and had a similar career path as Papelbon.

 

But sure, take things out of context, it's the diony specialty.

[diony]

I love how you're so smart as to not understand i was talking about relievers who got lucrative contracts after their "prime" as you like to call it and had a similar career path as Papelbon.

 

But sure, take things out of context, it's the diony specialty.

 

Learn to quote then, DipreGay

[Dipre]

Why quote?, you're the only one who makes such retarded statements.

 

I'd like to meet the doctor who failed the attempt at abortion that ended up becoming you, sir.

[italstallianion]

All of them are all about the money.

 

Well...yes, money is certainly a factor for all of them...but it seems to be more so for Papelbon than say Pedroia, Youkilis etc....

 

I mean Papelbon isn't acting as badly as Ryan Howard or anything...but there's something unsettling about Papelbon's fetish for money...

[italstallianion]

I thought the arguing was going to cool down with edhof or whatever his name is taking a break from posting. I guess some things don't change 'round here...

[Dipre]

I thought the arguing was going to cool down with edhof or whatever his name is taking a break from posting. I guess some things don't change 'round here...

 

Impossible as long as the living turd that is diony and our favorite yankee fans jacko and Gom are around, so get used to it my friend.

[Redguitar985]

Considering he's probably the best closer we've had this decade, it's a good deal to me.

[Dipre]

Considering he's probably the best closer we've had this decade' date=' it's a good deal to me.[/quote']

 

Decade?

 

Look a little farther back, my friend.......

[Redguitar985]

Decade?

 

Look a little farther back, my friend.......

 

Haha, this is true.

[TheKilo]

Keith Foulke had a pretty awesome 2004.

[BoSox21]

Well they either they pay him' date=' or they watch him become a Yankee.[/quote']

 

The FO can't operate with the philosophy that they need to give out stupid deals to anyone who might become a Yankee