Papelbon gets $775 thousand

The Bottom Line: Papelbon gets $775K deal

raynergl posted 3/6/2008 from thebottomlinenation.blogspot.com

Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon told anyone who would listen that he deserved a raise... well, he got it.

Pap, Sox agree to deal - Extra Bases - Red Sox blog

MLB Fleece Factor found this 3/6/2008 on www.boston.com

The Red Sox and closer Jonathan Papelbon have agreed to a one-year deal worth $775,000. That's more than closer Bobby Jenks got with a similar amount of service time, as he signed a $550,000 contract. Papelbon was looking for a deal in the range of ...

Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 3/6

beisbolct posted 3/6/2008 from soxanddawgs.com

Before we get into a quick game recap of today’s Boston Red Sox game against the Dodgers, Amalie Benjamin has some scoop for us on the Jonathan Papelbon contract situation as Paps has agreed to a record 1-year deal worth $775,000. It is the highest contract for a reliever with 2 years of service time

Payday for the young guns

The #1 Source for New England Sports Opinions ... found this 3/6/2008 on www.boston.com

As my colleague Amalie Benjamin reported a short time ago, Jonathan Papelbon and the Sox came to terms on a one-year deal for $775,000, with an award bonus of $25,000 if he makes the All-Star team. Papelbon will be paid $225,000 more than Bobby ...

Red Sox closer Papelbon hopes for new contract

Robots Took My Medicine found this 3/7/2008 on sports.espn.go.com

Jonathan Papelbon wants a new contract before Thursday, when the Red Sox plan to renew contracts of any unsigned players. He doesn't have any leverage.