Dodgers give Kenley Jansen 2nd-largest contract ever for closer, reports say

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The Dodgers and free-agent closer Kenley Jansen have agreed on a five-year, $80 million deal, according to multiple reports, keepingthe big right-hander in L.A.in an offseason that redefined what teams are willing to pay for dominant ninth-inning specialists.ESPN reported Jansen’s signing first, citing an unidentified team source. Other reports confirmed the agreement.MORE: Stephen Strasburg blames forearm Jose Berrios Jersey injury on his sliderJansen was the last of three high-dollar closers available this offseason, agreeing to terms with L.A. after Mark Melancon signed with the Dodgers’ NL West rivalsSan Francisco for a reported $62 million over four yearsandAroldis Chapman landed with the Yankees for $86 million over five years.So much for idea that luxury-tax concerns would restrain #Dodgers: Hill, Turner and https://www.twinsedge.com/minnesota-twins/paul-molitor-jersey Jansen expected to go for almost $200M combined. Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 12, 2016The Marlins reportedly were another team making a push to sign Jansen, 29.In 71appearances covering 68 2/3 innings in 2016, Jansen recorded 47 saves in 53 opportunities with a strikeout-walk ratio of 104-11, a 0.67 WHIP and 1.83 ERA. He was 3-2 with six blown save opportunities.A 6-5, 270- Kirby Puckett Jersey pound presence,Jansen broke in with the Dodgers in 2010 and has become a dominant force as their closer over the past three seasons, recording 44, 36 and 47 saves.

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