Jonathan Papelbon agrees to deal with Phillies
Jonathan Papelbon, formerly the closer for Boston, agreed to a four-year, $50 million deal with the Phillies as a free agent. Credit: Getty
A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that the Philadelphia Phillies and closer Jonathan Papelbon have agreed to a $50 million, four-year contract.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity Friday because the deal had not yet been announced.
Papelbon, who turns 30 on Nov. 23, had 219 saves over seven seasons with the Boston Red Sox, including 31 this year, when he made $12 million.
The agreement was first reported by CSNPhilly.com.
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