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Boras Seeing Red After Madson Becomes A Red

Found January 11, 2012 on Batter's Box:
PLAYERS: Ryan Madson,  Scott Boras,  Jonathan Papelbon,  Prince Fielder,  Ruben Amaro Jr.
TEAMS: Philadelphia Phillies,  Boston Red Sox,  Washington Nationals,  Milwaukee Brewers,  Los Angeles Angels

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Even though Ryan Madson has found gainful employment for 2012, agent Scott Boras is taking issue with the Philadelphia Phillies after the free-agent closer signed a one-year deal with Cincinnati for $8.5 million. Boras claims the Phillies backed out of a four-year, $44 million deal with his client before signing Jonathan Papelbon away from the Boston Red Sox. Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. says no such offer was made.Ryan Madson saved 32 games for the Phillies in 2011, posting a 4-2 record with a 2.37 ERA along with 62 strikeouts in 60 2/3 innings In other news...The Washington Nationals do not like the price tag of Scott Boras client, Prince Fielder.Los Angeles Angels first baseman Kendrys Morales avoids a trip to Arby's.Ballpark Digest says things are not looking up for Ottawa in terms of getting an affiliated franchise for 2013.
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