Pap not hurtin’ for cash: Sox closer knows deal

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Papelbon could take BoSox long-term deal?
Published 5/1/2007 by Ben Maller at Ben Maller's Sports Rumors & Notes
... Jonathon Papelbon already has broached the subject with his agents, Sam and Seth Levinson, and is familiar with the pros and cons that accompany locking up a long-term deal before the uncertainty of arbitration hits. He said that he hasn’t, however, been approached by the Red Sox regarding a new deal.

Always Be Closing?
Published 5/1/2007 by SF at YFSF

Playing for all the right reasons
Published 5/1/2007 by Mike A. at River Avenue Blues » River Avenue Blues, A New York Yankees Blog

BRADFORD HEADS TO THE HERALD AND GETS SLOPPY And,...
Published 5/2/2007 by El Guapo's Ghost at El Guapo's Ghost Rambles on about the Red Sox
... Rob Bradford got careless, which is unusual. Bradford should not mislead the reader by comparing Zambrano’s fifth year arbitration situation with a first year case. During the arbitration process, service time is one of the main factors in determining salary. In no way are the Red Sox going to offer Papelbon anything close to $11 million in his first year of arbitration, likely after the 2008 season (he could be a