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Papelbon leaves for Phillies

Papelbon gets $50m to exit for the Phillies

By Peter Abraham

 |  Globe Staff  

  November 12, 2011

Jonathan Papelbon agreed to terms with the Philadelphia Phillies on the richest contract for a relief pitcher in baseball history. According to major league sources, Papelbon has a four-year deal worth $50 million with a vesting option for 2016 that would take the contract beyond $60 million.

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