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    Reds Sign Jonathan Broxton- 3 Years, $21m; 4th Year option

    Reds In Serious Talks With Jonathan Broxton
    By Ben Nicholson-Smith [November 26 at 2:30pm CST]

    The Reds are in serious talks about a deal for free agent reliever Jonathan Broxton, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports (Twitter link). The sides are expected to reach a multiyear contract if they agree to a deal.
    Read more at http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/#HpVO3Mc8JcCtQp5r.99


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    Re: Reds In Serious Talks With Jonathan Broxton

    I'm guessing 4 years, 38 million, with a 4th year buyout.

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    Re: Reds In Serious Talks With Jonathan Broxton

    Quote Originally Posted by mdccclxix View Post
    I'm guessing 4 years, 38 million, with a 4th year buyout.
    Whoa, for real? That seems steep, but all along people have been saying that he's a hot commodity this year. It'd be nice to get him back and hopefully on a decent deal.

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    Re: Reds In Serious Talks With Jonathan Broxton

    Wrong thread.
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    Re: Reds In Serious Talks With Jonathan Broxton

    Quote Originally Posted by mattfeet View Post
    Whoa, for real? That seems steep, but all along people have been saying that he's a hot commodity this year. It'd be nice to get him back and hopefully on a decent deal.

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    Yeah that's what I'm thinking too, lot's of interest was indicated. He is young still. I'd prefer not to see something like that, though.

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    Re: Reds In Serious Talks With Jonathan Broxton

    Ken Rosenthal
    Sources: Broxton deal with #Reds expected to be for three years.
    I'm guessing 3/24: 6/8/10.
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    Re: Reds In Serious Talks With Jonathan Broxton

    Is he worth more than Sean Marshall?

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    Re: Reds In Serious Talks With Jonathan Broxton

    If Broxton the Reds is the one signing the deal, I am on board. If Broxton the Royal is signing the deal, I will pass. Again though, it seems like the Reds are going to be willing to pay an absolute premium for a "closer", something small market teams should never consider.

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    Re: Reds In Serious Talks With Jonathan Broxton

    Quote Originally Posted by mdccclxix View Post
    I'm guessing 4 years, 38 million, with a 4th year buyout.
    That seems like way too much for him. We're not far removed from the Cordero contract, and we know how that worked out.
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    Re: Reds In Serious Talks With Jonathan Broxton

    Jon Heyman is reporting at least 3 years. He says if it gets signed, the Reds will likely move Chapman to the rotation.
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    Re: Reds In Serious Talks With Jonathan Broxton

    Quote Originally Posted by Brutus View Post
    Jon Heyman is reporting 3 years most likely. He says if it gets signed, the Reds will likely move Chapman to the rotation.
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    Re: Reds In Serious Talks With Jonathan Broxton

    Not sure how I feel about Broxton the longterm Reds closer.
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    Re: Reds In Serious Talks With Jonathan Broxton

    Quote Originally Posted by Tom Servo View Post
    Not sure how I feel about Broxton the longterm Reds closer.
    Don't think I feel real good about paying out big cash for a closer. Just as well to try Hoover there I think.
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    Re: Reds In Serious Talks With Jonathan Broxton

    Quote Originally Posted by CySeymour View Post
    Don't think I feel real good about paying out big cash for a closer. Just as well to try Hoover there I think.
    I'd like to see that as well. Unfortunately, even if it happened, all it would take is a rocky outing or two before he was pulled and labeled as "non-closer material."
    How do we know he's not Mel Torme?

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