Boston Globe logo Boston Globe 16 months ago

Papelbon gets $775k from Sox

FORT MYERS, Fla. - Jonathan Papelbon was going to be the Red Sox closer this season; there was no doubt about that. The only question, really, was how much he would be paid. Would the sides hammer out a multiyear deal? Full Article at Boston Globe

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    Papelbon was among 18 Red Sox players who agreed to one-year deals, putting Boston's entire 40-man major league roster under contract. Full Article at ESPN

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Related Quotes

  1. I think it's a reflection that our structure for [pre-arbitration] players is fair and that, ultimately, the players felt the same way ... We tend to be generous within reason to our players, try to reward them for service time and performance, get these things done.
    Theo Epstein – Theo Epstein SOURCE: Boston Globe 16 months ago
  2. It's always nice to reach an agreement, rather than having to unilaterally assign a salary
    Theo Epstein – Theo Epstein SOURCE: Boston Globe 16 months ago
  3. He seems happy ... His sights might have been set a little higher, but the more information he got, the more he probably realized that we were being really fair with him. He's going to be here a really long time. This isn't his last contract. The relationship between him and the club is a really strong ...
    Theo Epstein – Theo Epstein SOURCE: Boston Globe 16 months ago
  4. I think we're hopeful that (Matsuzaka) will be able to pitch over there ... If it works (so) he can come over, it'll be good. But he has our blessing to have a baby first.
    Terry Francona – Terry Francona SOURCE: Nashua Telegraph 16 months ago
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Related Photos

  1. Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Jonathan Papelbon follows through on his pitching delivery against the Baltimore Orioles in the 11th inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Baltimore, Maryland July 1, 2009.
  2. Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Jonathan Papelbon pumps his fist in the air after picking his 20th save of the season in the Red Sox win over the Baltimore Orioles in their MLB American League baseball game in Baltimore, Maryland July 1, 2009.
  3. Boston Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon, right, celebrates a 6-5 win in 11 innings against the Baltimore Orioles with catcher George Kottaras (16) in a baseball game, Wednesday, July 1, 2009, in Baltimore.
  4. Boston Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon celebrates a 6-5 win in 11 innings over the Baltimore Orioles in a baseball game, Wednesday, July 1, 2009, in Baltimore.
  5. Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Jonathan Papelbon walks off the field after the eighth inning as the scoreboard shows the Baltimore Orioles leading in their MLB American League baseball game in Baltimore, Maryland June 30, 2009. The Orioles scored 10 runs in the last two innings for the win.
  6. Nick Markakis of the Baltimore Orioles triples off of Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Jonathan Papelbon to score the tying and the winning runs in the eighth inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Baltimore, Maryland June 30, 2009.
  7. Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Jonathan Papelbon (R) is greeted by catcher Jason Varitek after the Red Sox win over the Baltimore Orioles in their MLB American League baseball game in Baltimore, Maryland June 29, 2009.
  8. Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Jonathan Papelbon delivers a pitch against the Baltimore Orioles in the ninth inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Baltimore, Maryland June 29, 2009, en route to picking up his 19th save of the season in the Red Sox win.
  9. Boston Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon, right, celebrates with catcher Jason Varitek after the Red Sox's 4-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles in a baseball game, Monday, June 29, 2009, in Baltimore. Papelbon earned his 132nd career save, tying Bob Stanley for the most in Red Sox history.

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