Papelbon Re-Signs With Red Sox For One Year
Feb 12, 2014 12:42 AM
The Red Sox and closer Jonathan Papelbon agreed Thursday to a $775,000, one-year contract, nearly doubling his salary, according to an Associated Press report.
Papelbon was among 18 Red Sox players who agreed to one-year deals, putting Boston's entire 40-man roster under contract.
Papelbon earned $425,550 last season, when he had 37 saves in 40 opportunities and a 1.85 ERA, then saved three of the four World Series games against the Rockies. He hoped to get a multiyear deal but had no leverage. He said he wanted to set a salary standard for future outstanding closers.
Associated Press
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