Boston's dwindling closer options were reduced by one as the New York Mets signed Frank Francisco to a 2-year, $12 million contract. Francisco had 17 saves in 21 opportunities for the Toronto Blue Jays last year. Ryan Madson and Andrew Bailey are the only credible options left—Bailey via trade and Madson via the free agency route. Unless, of course, either Daniel Bard, Bobby Jenks or Mark Melancon are anointed as the new 9th inning guy. (Photo: Greg M. Cooper-US PRESSWIRE)
Monday, December 19, 2011
Red Sox Closer Options Reduced Again
Boston's dwindling closer options were reduced by one as the New York Mets signed Frank Francisco to a 2-year, $12 million contract. Francisco had 17 saves in 21 opportunities for the Toronto Blue Jays last year. Ryan Madson and Andrew Bailey are the only credible options left—Bailey via trade and Madson via the free agency route. Unless, of course, either Daniel Bard, Bobby Jenks or Mark Melancon are anointed as the new 9th inning guy. (Photo: Greg M. Cooper-US PRESSWIRE)