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Jonathan Papelbon Deal Official, Will Get Extra $58 Just to Prove How Incredibly Douchey Closers Can Be
By Kyle Scott
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Jonathan Papelbon passed his physical. The Phillies will introduce Paps (?) at a 5 PM press conference today. Perhaps most (or least) interesting is that the deal is officially for four years, $50,000,058.
Yep, an extra 58 bucks… just like his number, which will be surrendered by Antonio Bastardo.
The deal has a vesting option for a fifth year, which would pay Paps an extra $13 million if he finishes 55 games in 2015 or a total of 100 games in 2014 and 2015.
Kyle Scott is the founder and editor of CrossingBroad.com. He has written for CBS Philly and Philly Voice, and been a panelist or contributor on NBC Sports Philly, FOX 29 and SNY TV, as well as a recurring guest on 97.5 The Fanatic, 94 WIP, 106.7 The Fan and other stations. He has more than 10 years experience running digital media properties and in online advertising and marketing.