Papelbon finalizes deal with Phils: The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that closer Jonathan Papelbon's new contract with the Phillies has been finalized. He has signed for four years for $50,000,058. The deal includes a vesting option for the 2016 season worth $13 million, which will kick in if Papelbon finishes 55 games in 2015 or a combined 100 games from 2014 and 2015. (Updated 11/14/2011)
Injury Report
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Fantasy Analysis
The Phillies should give Papelbon plenty of save opportunities, and he should continue to be one of the top closers in Fantasy. Look to target him among the top five relievers in all formats in drafts next spring. (Updated 11/14/2011).
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And just like that, Jonathan Papelbon was out of Boston, removing himself from the market that made him a household name by signing a four-year deal with the Phillies in the offseason. But even though he's leaving one of baseball's traditional powerhouses, he might actually be in a more favorable situation for his Fantasy value. The Red Sox's shortcoming last season was pitching, which is part of the reason why Papelbon got only 31 saves, 18th-most in baseball. The Phillies, however, boast one of the best pitching trios in major-league history in Roy Halladay, Cliff Lee and Cole Hamels. Better pitching means lower-scoring games, which often means closer games and more save opportunities. That could be the last ingredient Papelbon needs to get back to being the elite closer he was in 2006, 2007 and 2008. He seemed to be back on track otherwise last year, posting the second-best strikeout rate (12.2 per nine innings) and second-best walk rate (1.4 per nine innings) of his career. With his stock only expected to rise again after last year's resurgence, Papelbon is back to being a top-five Fantasy RP. (Updated 1/5/12)
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