Jerry Crasnick ‏@jcrasnick 5m5 minutes ago

Ryan Madson has agreed to a 3-yr, $22M deal with #Athletics pending physical, source says.

 

Royals lose key piece in the bullpen.

Jerry Crasnick ‏@jcrasnick 5m5 minutes ago

Ryan Madson has agreed to a 3-yr, $22M deal with #Athletics pending physical, source says.

 

Royals lose key piece in the bullpen.

 

Looks like Oakland will have to shift some money cough cough Brett Lawrie cough cough

Why would he go to the A's for anything else other than the money?

 

They're going to be terrible.

Why would he go to the A's for anything else other than the money?

 

They're going to be terrible.

 

Like you said: money. Dude already has a ring from last season (I think he has 2 actually from time with Phils).

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Why would he go to the A's for anything else other than the money?

 

They're going to be terrible.

You answered your own question, for 99% of players money >>>>>> chance to win, plus he already has a ring. You'd probably do the same.

You answered your own question, for 99% of players money >>>>>> chance to win, plus he already has a ring. You'd probably do the same.

 

 

Exactly what I said. He's what in his mid 30s, already has 2 world series rings. It's just about security for his family now (granted he's already made millions but still).

Exactly what I said. He's what in his mid 30s, already has 2 world series rings. It's just about security for his family now (granted he's already made millions but still).

Also considering he has trouble staying healthy and is 35, this was likely way more than anyone else offered, both in AAV and number of years.

Also considering he has trouble staying healthy and is 35, this was likely way more than anyone else offered, both in AAV and number of years.

 

Yep. And it's always hard to count Oakland out. They've been competitive in the past with less than appealing rosters.

Go get your money man, you had injury issues. Bounced back well. Won a title with the Royals.