The New York Mets have signed record setting closer Francisco Rodriguez to a three year $37 million contract,who recorded 62 saves last season with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim which was a single season record. This is a relative bargain for the Mets, who were in desperate need of a closer after losing Billy Wagner to a possible career threatening elbow injury last season. Francisco was rumored to be seeking at least a 5 year deal worth up to $15 million per season, but with the current economic problems, the glut of very capable closers on the free agent market, and the lack of teams in need of them he settled for this deal.
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