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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
Wrong thread.
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Re: Reds In Serious Talks With Jonathan Broxton
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
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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
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
Not sure how I feel about Broxton the longterm Reds closer.
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Re: Reds In Serious Talks With Jonathan Broxton
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
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."
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Re: Reds In Serious Talks With Jonathan Broxton
More breaking news: Scientists have discovered and declared that water is wet.
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