BJ Ryan...5 years/47 million dollar deal with the Blue Jays

[BuddyBear]

Somebody wake me up...this much money for a slightly above average closer? Personally Migual Batista is probably a better closer than him. Not sure what to think here.

If i ever have a son...i am going to teach him to be an athlete.

[bigboydan]

double B, i made mention on this one earlier. this signing just floored me... i was shocked when they announced they signed Ryan for that type of money. 1 good season does not command that type of money at all. i can say the same thing about billy wagner too. heres 2 relief pitchers that were extremely over paid this off season.

[Senator7]

That's a lot of money for a relatively unproven commodity.

[onlooker]

One full season as a closer and he gets the biggest deal for a closer ever. I see a let down coming here. Watch BJ get rocked night in and night out. Will be interesting to see how this turns out.

[BuddyBear]

Should end up like Danny Kolb

[bigboydan]

Should end up like Danny Kolb

thats like signing the kiss of death double B. because, that guy showed his true colors last season.

[pats3peat]

he probably got more money on the contract because his initials are the same initials as the team nickname

thats 9.2mil/yr