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.