The Red Sox and their new closer Andrew Bailey agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million deal—avoiding arbitration. Bailey was looking for $4.7 million, while Boston was countering with $3.5 million. Bailey will face the daunting task of filling the shoes of the best Red Sox closer ever. Papelbon, despite his many ups and downs, was a rock at the end of games—posting 217 saves over 7 seasons with 10.7 strikeouts per nine innings and a WHIP of 1.018.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Red Sox Avoid Arbitration With Bailey
The Red Sox and their new closer Andrew Bailey agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million deal—avoiding arbitration. Bailey was looking for $4.7 million, while Boston was countering with $3.5 million. Bailey will face the daunting task of filling the shoes of the best Red Sox closer ever. Papelbon, despite his many ups and downs, was a rock at the end of games—posting 217 saves over 7 seasons with 10.7 strikeouts per nine innings and a WHIP of 1.018.