Ryan Madson
By Philliedelphia Contributors Well, that did not take long… The Phillies string of good luck continued today, as new Reds closer Ryan Madson will be out for the season with Tommy John surgery, reports Todd Zolecki. This is an easy reminder of the risks involved when players play hardball in negotiations. We are all […]
Posted by Frank Klose One year ago superagent Scott Boras had a proven closer available. Just like this year, the market dried up and Boras ran out of teams who needed a closer. So, just what did Boras do with Rafael Soriano? Soriano signed a deal with the New York Yankees to set up […]
Posted by Frank Klose Some thoughts while I eat my lunch. How likely is it that Ryan Madson could accept salary arbitration from the Phillies? Since the Texas Rangers signed Joe Nathan, I feel like the odds are increasing. The following free-agent closer options exist: Ryan Madson Heath Bell Frank Francisco Francisco Cordero Matt Capps […]
Posted by Danielle Wilson It's official. Madson's out, Papelbon's in. Jonathan Papelbon, the 30 year old closer from the Boston Red Sox, is without a doubt one of the greatest closers in the game. Those words are music to Ruben Amaro Jr's ears. Papelbon and the Phillies have agreed on a four-year, $50 million contract […]
Posted by Frank Klose Some thoughts on the Ryan Madson situation as I sit and eat during my lunch break: Ryan Madson was a career Philadelphia Phillie. With the possible departure of Jimmy Rollins, only Chase Utley would have been a longer-tenured Phillie had Madson re-signed. Now, Ryan Madson's Phillies career is over and he […]
Posted by Frank Klose For years, Ryan Madson was a fan favorite in Philadelphia. He never hesitated to make sarcastic jokes to fans in the stands arriving early, and since when he first donned a #57 jersey back in 2003, he has been a fan favorite. He was a world champion with teh Phillies […]
By: Stephen Gallo photo courtesysportsbully.com That's the face of a man with a nice, new contract. According to multiple sources, Phillies closer Ryan Madson has agreed to a new contract with the home town team. The deal is for four years guaranteed at $11 million per year. There is also a fifth year option worth […]
Posted by Kevin Durso The Phillies' franchise-record 102nd win of the season, ended the Atlanta Braves push for a playoff spot. Even in Game #162, baseball wouldn't go down without a fight. So, as the innings carried on, the excitement level just continued to pick up. This was as close to a Postseason preview as […]
Posted by Kevin Durso A rookie pitcher against the Phillies' offense isn't a recipe that works toward the Phillies' favor very often. In the beginning, a slugfest start from both sides would simmer down into a slow grind to the finish. The Phillies had the hot hand coming in. The Marlins had seen any playoff […]
Posted by Danielle Wilson Courtesy of Harpo42 on Flickr With a smile like that and blue eyes that pierce right through your soul, it's hard not to want to have children with this man. However, that's Sarah Madson's job. The Mad-Dog family has added a baby boy to their lineup and they now have four […]
