RYAN MADSON RUMORS & GOSSIP

Newcomer Ryan Madson and the Reds have their sights set on a deep playoff run in 2012 Often times in sports you will see and/or hear former players give their opinions regarding current players. This was precisely the case when former Red and current Reds broadcaster Jeff Brantley broke down the team's signing of Ryan Madson with MLB.com on Monday. As you can tell from...

Roy Oswalt and Ryan Madson have had similar experiences with free agency this winter. There was talk of Madson returning to Philadelphia before he signed with Cincinnati and now come whispers of a possible reunion with Roy Oswalt.

"Mad Dog" posted a tidy 2.37 ERA and 32 saves with the Phils in 2011 There's been a general sentiment shared by people around the league since the Reds signed free agent closer Ryan Madsonthis winter -- the move was an absolute steal. Not only did the team secure a younger pitcher at a cheaper price than the $12 million option they held (and subsequently declined...

Highly touted free-agent Ryan Madson and the Cincinnati Reds have finalized their $8.5 million, one-year contract.The deal was agreed to on Jan. 11, with the team announcing the signing on Friday.The agreement also includes a $11-million mutual option for 2012, with a $2.5-million buyout.The righthander was terrific for the Philadelphia Phillies last year, converting 32 of 34 save...

Is the additon of Ryan Madson, among others, enough to dub the Reds' division favorites? Dan Syzmborski wrote a very intriguing column recently implying that the Reds still need to make another big offseason move to be considered the "true division favorites" (it's an ESPN Insider piece, so if you want to view it in its entirety you must subscribe). Nonetheless...

Ryan Madson, who had helped the team win the 2008 World Series, as well as reach the World Series in 2009, and the playoffs since 2007, is now a Red, as he had on Wednesday signed a one-year contract with the Reds worth $8.5 million dollars.Madson, who had been a member of the Phils since 2003, began as a starter, before being placed in middle relief, than becoming the team’s eighth...

As you have probably heard by now, the Cincinnati Reds came to an agreement with closer Ryan Madson yesterday.  The deal is worth at least $8.5 million over one year and possibly as much as $17 million over two years.  Ryan Madson will replace Francisco Cordero in the ninth inning this season for the Cincinnati Reds and I think the Queen City (not to be confused with Charlotte...

The Cincinnati Reds have agreed to sign closer Ryan Madson pending a physical examination, a major league source confirmed to FOXSports.com. Madson likely will be the Reds closer, after saving 32 games with a 2.37 ERA for the Phillies last year. Philadelphia replaced Madson early in the free-agent period by signing Jonathan Papelbon to a four-year, 50 million contract. Madson effectively...

A person familiar with the deal says free-agent closer Ryan Madson and the Cincinnati Reds have reached an oral agreement on an $8.5 million, one-year contract. Madson saved 32 games in 34 chances last year for NL East champion Philadelphia. CBSSports.com was the first to report the right-hander's agreement with Cincinnati. The contract is subject to a written agreement and a physical...

The Reds reportedly have agreed on a one-year deal with reliever Ryan Madson. Madson had 32 saves for the Phillies last season.