The Oakland Athletics went on a bullpen-remodeling rampage this winter, signing a big group of free agent relievers in the hopes of forgetting all of the late-inning losses suffered last season. Perhaps the biggest name out of this group was that of free agent Ryan Madson, a right-hander who spent 2012-2014 on the sidelines before coming back with a vengeance as a Kansas City Royal last season.
From 2007-2011, Madson posted a 2.89 ERA with the Philadelphia Phillies. After spending time as the setup man for Phils’ closer Brad Lidge, Madson had established a name for himself.