Reds & Ryan Madson Agree to Deal

[gladdyontherise]

Reds To Sign Ryan Madson : MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com

If any doubt remained about the Reds' intentions for the 2012 season, it disappeared this evening -- they're going for it. GM Walt Jocketty continued adding to his new-look pitching staff by agreeing to terms with Ryan Madson on a one-year deal. Scott Boras represents the right-hander, who figures to become the closer in Cincinnati's bullpen.

Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com first reported the move (on Twitter). Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports that the deal is worth exactly $10MM.

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Good deal for the Reds at only 1 year.

[tndcollectables]

I think it was good for both. For once a win win for both sides.

[key2win]

Good deal for both sides. Im glad the Angels didnt give him a large contract they may regret.

[Bads33d]

He will be a good fit there. Glad we got Papelbon, but I just hope he isn't a bust.

[phillyphantom7]

This is a bad move for Madson, but great for the Reds. Of course he's making more money in this one year than he did last year with the Phills, but he's taking a risk on being injured and losing the chance at a long-term/multi-year contract like the one we (Phillies) signed Papelbon for. Don't get me wrong, I'm happy with the closer we picked up, but Madson was good to us and I'd like to see him succeed (just maybe in the AL? )