Phillies Close to Signing Ryan Madson to a Four-Year, $44 Million Deal

Meanwhile, back in Ruben Amaro’s money chamber, the Phillies and Ryan Madson are closing in on agreeing to a four-year, $44 million deal.

Deep breath.

Brown followed that up by saying that the deal was "close," but not done.

Madson has been fantastic for the Phillies over the last few seasons, but $44 million (with a possibility for 57) on any reliever? When the Phillies have so much money tied up in just a few players, already?

That’s a lot.

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Jamie Moyer said through his foundation's Facebook page that he's thrown for 10 teams and has a good amount of interest.

Michael Cuddyer was in town today, too. He toured CBP, had lunch with team officials and, reportedly, met with Charlie Manuel, who flew in from Florida.