RYAN MADSON RUMORS & GOSSIP

There’s a pretty good chance that this picture above is the only glimpse you’re ever going to get of Ryan Madson in a Cincinnati Reds jersey–one of those snazzy official home whites, at least. That’s because yesterday it was announced that Madson would have Tommy John Surgery and miss the entire 2012 season. To say the least, things weren’t all sound...

The Ryan Madson affair isnt a case of crying over spilled milk for the Cincinnati Reds, it is a case of crying over spoiled milk. It is if somebody paid for a half gallon of milk in a convenience store and when they opened it for consumption it was spoiled. On a much larger scale, the Reds paid free agent Ryan Madson 8.5 million for one year to be their closer in 2012. But when...

Cincinnati Reds closer Ryan Madson has a torn ligament in his pitching elbow and will miss the season. Madson returned to Cincinnati and was examined by team medical director Dr. Timothy Kremchek. The Reds said Saturday that Kremchek told general manager Walt Jocketty the ligament was torn from the bone of Madson's right elbow. Madson agreed in January to a one-year contract...

Dealing a blow to the Cincinnati Reds bullpen, Ryan Madson, who hasn’t thrown a pitch in a Reds uniform yet, must undergo Tommy John surgery ending his season. Please click the link below to read the rest of this story.

Phillies fans are likely thankful the team chose to sign Jonathan Papelbon, as newly acquired Reds closer Ryan Madson will reportedly undergo Tommy John Surgery and miss the entire 2012 season. 

Remember how awesome it was when the Cincinnati Reds shocked the off-season baseball world by signing Ryan Madson as their closer? That was pretty cool. You know what would be even cooler? Having Madson actually pitch in a game. Madson has made no appearances in games so far this Spring Training, thanks to pain he felt in his elbow during his first bullpen throwing session. “...

Madson will don Red once again this year How else can you describe Cincy's biggest offseason acquisition other than a "steal"? GM Walt Jocketty and the Reds shocked the baseball world by coming out of nowhere to ink the free agent closer this winter. Not only did they do well in signing the 31-year old, but they did so at a relatively cheap price as well (1yr/$8.5M...

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...

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...

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