Bigsoxhurt35 Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 @barrysvrluga: Source: Deal to bring Jonathan Papelbon to Nationals is nearing completion. Writes for Washington Post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Odd considering they have Storen, who I believe is #4 or 5 in MLB for save leaders. Lots of teams upgrading at positions that don't need upgrades this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Its been said that Papelbon will only waive his no-trade if he is assured he will be their closer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swingandalongonetoleft Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 (edited) QUOTE (shipps @ Jul 28, 2015 -> 03:07 PM) Its been said that Papelbon will only waive his no-trade if he is assured he will be their closer. I was just wondering about that, as there is Storen... On one hand, that's classy of him (0% surprising), considering he's been less than subtle about wanting away from Philadelphia- on the other, he's just protecting his value. I don't think his vesting option specifies games finished as a closer, but I'm not one to delve into the fine print on someone's contract. Edited July 28, 2015 by Swingandalongonetoleft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 QUOTE (Swingandalongonetoleft @ Jul 28, 2015 -> 04:18 PM) I was just wondering about that, as there is Storen... On one hand, that's classy of him (0% surprising), considering he's been less than subtle about wanting away from Philadelphia- on the other, he's just protecting his value. I don't think his vesting option specifies games finished as a closer, but I'm not one to delve into the fine print on someone's contract. It does specify "games finished" which would be tough to attain if you're not a closer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Side Fireworks Man Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 (edited) Well, I certainly hope he washes his clothes. Edited July 28, 2015 by South Side Fireworks Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsoxhurt35 Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 @Ken_Rosenthal: Source: Under terms of trade agreement, if completed, Papelbon will close for #Nationals and be signed for 2016. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsoxhurt35 Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 @Ken_Rosenthal: Source adds: Papelbon will be taking millions less to leave #Phillies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsoxhurt35 Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 @ToddZolecki: Source: the Phillies will receive Double-A right-hander Nick Pivetta for Jonathan Papelbon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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