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The Market for Jonathan Papelbon

Found October 14, 2009 on Jorge Says No: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Jonathan Papelbon,  Ryan Franklin,  Francisco Rodriguez,  Mariano Rivera
TEAMS: Boston Red Sox,  St. Louis Cardinals,  Los Angeles Angels,  New York Yankees

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Former Mets GM Steve Phillips chimes in on the possibility of trading Jonathan Papelbon: "I think if Papelbon is available, and I think he will be, I think there will be a significant market for him and the teams will really step up," he said on WEEI on Tuesday. "When you look at the Bobby Jenkses of the world who might be available via trade, and guys like that ... Papelbon stands out as a difference-maker." Sure, Papelbon is a difference maker. His performance as the Red Sox closer since 2006 has been phenomenal.However, I have no idea where Phillips is coming from saying that there will be a significant market for Papelbon. The only teams that would be willing to take on Papelbon and the $9 or so million that he will make in arbitration are teams with high payrolls.Here is the list of teams with payrolls exceeding $90 million in 2009 and their potential closing situation for 2010:Cardinals: Ryan FranklinBraves: ?????White Sox: Jenks (or Thornton)Mariners: Aa...
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2 Comments:
  • What a foolish notion, he is a premier closer and the Sox have already taken huge steps backwards, why take one more. It's no fun for my Yankees to beat them if they suck.
    by giantsrepeat   October 14, 2009   Reply   Options   +1 Likes
  • Lol I agree with you on that one, it would not be as fun to beat em' if they sucked.
    by melkyway28   October 15, 2009   Reply   Options  
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