Phillies Sign Closer Jonathon Papelbon

After having reportedly had a deal done with Ryan Madson and it fall through, the Phillies have signed former Red Sox all star closer Jonathon Papelbon to a 4 yr deal. The deal is reportedly worth 50 million dollars and has a vesting option that could make the deal worth 60 million dollars. Papelbon 30 and will turn 31 in November saved 31 games in 34 chances. Papelbon with the Red Sox won a World Series in 2007 and has been to 4 All Star Games. In his 6 year career Papelbon has saved 219 games in 248 chances.

Flyers Sign Braydon Coburn to a 4 Year Extension

Flyers defensemen Braydon Coburn has signed a 4 year, $18 million extension with the team. Coburn 26, has been with the team since they acquired him from Atlanta (now Winnipeg) for defensemen Alexei Zhitnik in February of 2007.

Phillies-Madson Deal Not Done Yet

The talks of the Phillies signing Ryan Madson to a 4 yr deal worth 44 million dollars might be a bit premature. Phillies CEO David Montgomery has not signed off on the deal and might be rethinking the deal. The Phillies have been also talking to former Red Sox closer Jonathon Papelbon also.

Phillies and Madson Agree To Deal

Phillies and closer Ryan Madson have agreed to a 4 yr 44 million dollar deal and a option for a 5th yr at 13 million dollars. Madson 31, had 32 saves. He posted a 2.37 ERA. This deal is pending approval from CEO David Montgomery.

Eagles Report Card

Offense C
Defense C-
Special Teams C+
Coaching:C-
Overall D

Phillies-Madson Talks Heating Up

The Phillies talks with free agent closer Ryan Madson are starting to heat up according to sources. The Phillies and Madson are currently exchanging proposals. Madson 31, had 32 saves last season in his first full year as the closer. The Phillies also have a plan B in Jonathon Papelbon the former Red Sox closer could be the chose if Madson and the Phillies do not come to a agreement. The Phillies have also had interest in Heath Bell and Joe Nathan.

BCS Standings Week 11

1.LSU
2.Oklahoma State
3.Alabama
4.Stanford
5.Boise State
6.Oklahoma
7.Oregon
8.Arkansas
9.Clemson
10.Virginia Tech

Projected BCS Standings

1.LSU
2.Oklahoma State
3.Alabama
4.Stanford
5.Boise State
6.Oklahoma
7.Arkansas
8.Oregon
9.Clemson
10.Virginia Tech

Phillies Interested in Twins Free Agent Michael Cuddyer

According to CSNPhilly's Jim Salisbury the Phillies are in pursit of another former Minnesota Twin, Michael Cuddyer. Cuddyer who will be 33 in March who make a lot of sense for the Phillies as he can play 1B until Howard gets back, platoon in the OF and even help out Polanco who could use a day off every once in a while. Cuddyer who hit .272 but crushed left handers at a avg of .311 would give the Phillies another right handed bat in a left handed lineup. Cuddyer hit 20 hr and had 70 rbi's last season. Cuddyer who is a type A free agent and the Twins will most likely offer him salary arbitration meaning the Phillies will have to give up a 1st round pick in return for his services.

Alabama-LSU Prediction

LSU over Alabama 23-21

Jim Thome to Sign with Phillies

Reportedly the Phillies will reunite with Jim Thome on a 1 yr deal, Thome 41, played with the Twins and Indians last season hitting 15 hr's combined. Thome who played with the Phillies from 2003-2005 hitting 96 hr's in that span he was traded to the White Sox in November of 2005 for Aaron Rowand to free up first base for Ryan Howard.

Eagles Report Card

Offense: A
Defense: A-
Special Teams B-
Coaching:A

MVP: LeSean McCoy RB Eagles

The BCS Standings

1.LSU
2.Alabama
3.Oklahoma State
4.Stanford
5.Boise State
6.Oklahoma
7.Arkansas
8.Oregon
9.South Carolina
10.Nebraska

My Top NCAA Top 10

1.LSU
2.Alabama
3.Oklahoma State
4.Clemson
5.Boise State
6.Stanford
7.Arkansas
8.Oregon
9.Oklahoma
10.Kansas State

NL Award Predictions

NL MVP- Matt Kemp Dodgers, .324 avg 39 HR's 126 rbi's
NL CY Young- Cliff Lee Phillies, 17-8 2.40 era 238 k's
NL Rookie of The Year- Craig Kimbrel Braves, 46/54 saves 2.10 era 127 k's
NL Manager of The Year- Kurt Gibson Diamondbacks, lead the Diamondbacks to a 94-68 record and a NL West crown.