Super-Agent Scott Boras Makes Phillies’ Ryan Madson a Closer

Posted by Mike Frohwirth Philliedelphia/Frank Klose (Last August, Phillies reliever Ryan Madson met with agent Scott Boras, to speak about Madson's frame of mind, and his thoughts on being on a closer. The following is a transcript of that conversation.) BORAS: Ryan, why did you kick that chair? MADSON: I just lost myself for a […]

Mike Frohwirth  •  25 Mar 2011
New Arenado Contract Could Affect Harper Negotiations

The Phillies have reportedly offered fBryce Harper a contract that exceeds $300 million while Nolan Arenado’s potential deal could set a new mark.

Sports Talk Philly  •  26 Feb 2019
Reports: Dodgers Met With Harper, Giants Offered Long-Term Deal

The Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly met with free agent Bryce Harper Sunday. Meanwhile, the San Francisco Giants are believed to have offered a long-term deal.

Sports Talk Philly  •  25 Feb 2019
Agent Scott Boras: [Nationals General Manager Mike] “Rizzo and I put this team together”

Wikipedia Commons Scott Boras, superagent and every General Manager's #1 enemy, most famous in Philadelphia for the J.D. Drew debacle in the 1997 draft, takes credit for the Nationals success.  In fact, he speaks as if he is on equal footing with Nationals General Manager Mike Rizzo in an interview today by the Washington Post. […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  17 Aug 2012
Closed: Former Phillies RHP Ryan Madson of Reds Out for Season; Scott Boras Weeps

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 […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  24 Mar 2012
The Marketplace and History Show Ryan Madson Could Accept Arbitration from the Phillies

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 […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  29 Nov 2011
Phillies Favorite Aside, Jonathan Papelbon is a Better Option than Ryan Madson

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 […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  11 Nov 2011
**Update: Not A Done Deal** Here To Stay: Ryan Madson Signs New Deal With The 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 […]

Steve  •  08 Nov 2011
What Would Ryan Madson Cost the Phillies in Free Agency?

Posted by Frank Klose Last night's Phillies victory was closed out by Ryan Madson, who is 5 for 5 in save opportunities so far this season. In fact, this morning on 610 WIP, Daily News columnist Bill Conlin said, "Madson will be closer for years to come." After all the "no closer mentality" talk about […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  12 May 2011