The Philadelphia Phillies are making a “strong push” to re-sign Ryan Madson, Jayson Stark of ESPN reports.

A source close to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports adds that the Phillies are working hard to keep Madson and are possibly nearing an agreement.

“I do not characterize my negotiations,” GM Ruben Amaro said. “I need a closer. It’s no secret I need a closer.”

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