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Maybe that is all by default, of course, because most of the roster maneuverings that took place inside Fenway Park this winter have been relatively minor. Jonathan Papelbon is gone. Daniel Bard is a starter. Andrew Bailey and Mark Melancon now...
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On the field, New York has downgraded from Gucci-level free agents to Gap-priced players such as Frank Francisco and Jon Rauch. In an increasingly stronger NL East, Washington upgraded by adding Gonzalez and Edwin Jackson, and Philadelphia added closer...
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FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2011 file photo, Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Jonathan Papelbon throws against the Baltimore Orioles in a baseball game in Baltimore. Papelbon and the Philadelphia Phillies have completed a $50 million, four-year contract. The... View Photo »
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Without closer Jonathan Papelbon [stats], how can we afford to lose Bard from that bullpen — he’s the closer-in-waiting, isn’t he? And besides, isn’t Alfredo Aceves already undergoing the reliever-to-starter conversion?
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On the field, New York has downgraded from Gucci-level free agents to Gap-priced players such as Frank Francisco and Jon Rauch. In an increasingly stronger NL East, Washington upgraded by adding Gonzalez and Edwin Jackson, and Philadelphia added closer...
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.122 BA, .145 OBP, .149 SLG, 0 HR, 3 RBIs in 2011 Projected rotation 1. Roy Halladay, 19-6, 2.35 ERA in 2011 2. Cliff Lee, 17-8, 2.40 ERA in 2011 3. Cole Hamels, 14-9, 2.79 ERA in 2011 4. Joe Blanton, 1-2, 5.01 ERA in 2011 5. Vance Worley, 11-3, 3.01...
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Epstein and immediately began his search for Terry Francona’s replacement. He found it in ESPN’s MLB analysis and former Major League Manager Bobby Valentine. With two major pieces down, the Red Sox front office could get to work with their offseason...
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Boston Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon cleans out his locker in the clubhouse at Fenway Park in Boston, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011, the day after the team was eliminated from participating in the baseball playoffs. View Photo »
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Ross, OF Ryan Sweeney, INF Nick Punto, C Kelly Shoppach, RHP Andrew Bailey, RHP Mark Melancon, RHP Vicente Padilla, RHP Aaron Cook. Ben Cherington stayed away from high-priced signings when he became general manager
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Pitcher Stephen Strasburg is back after missing most of 2011 because of elbow surgery, and the Nationals acquired left-hander Gio Gonzalez. They're also hoping that slugger Bryce Harper, their top prospect, can make the opening day roster. Philadelphia...
About Jonathan Papelbon
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Jonathan Robert Papelbon (born November 23, 1980 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana) is a Major League Baseball closer for the Boston Red Sox. He bats and throws right-handed. Full Article
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Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Jonathan Papelbon, left, and catcher Ryan Lavarnway pause to speak with pitching coach Curt Young on the mound in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011, in Baltimore. Baltimore won 4-3, and Boston was...
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Boston Red Sox's relief pitcher Jonathan Papelbon (R) is greeted by Red Sox's catcher Ryan Lavarnway after getting Baltimore Orioles' Adam Jones to ground out for the last out of the game in the ninth inning of the Red Sox win in their MLB American League baseball game in Baltimore, Maryland...
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BOSTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 20: Jonathan Papelbon #58 of the Boston Red Sox reacts to three runs scored after he gave up a hit by Robert Andino #11 of the Baltimore Orioles the 8th inning at Fenway Park September 20, 2011 in Boston, Massachusetts.
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BOSTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 16: Jonathan Papelbon #58 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after striking out Evan Longoria #3 of the Tampa Bay Rays in the ninth inning to earn a 4-3 win at Fenway Park September 16, 2011 in Boston, Massachusetts.
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BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 27: Jonathan Papelbon #58 of the Boston Red Sox enters to pitch the ninth inning against the Oakland Athletics at Fenway Park August 27, 2011 in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Jonathan Papelbon, right, celebrates with teammates, including Clay Buchholtz, second from left, and Dustin Pedroia, left, after the Red Sox beat the Oakland Athletics 4-0 in the second game of a baseball doubleheader in Boston, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011.
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Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Jonathan Papelbon (left) celebrates with Boston Red Sox's Adrian Gonzalez after beating the Kansas City Royals 4-3 during a baseball game in Kansas City, Mo. , Thursday, Aug. 18, 2011.
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KANSAS CITY, MO - AUGUST 18: Jonathan Papelbon #58 of the Boston Red Sox throws in the ninth inning during a game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on August 18, 2011 in Kansas City, Missouri. The Red Sox won 4-3.
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Boston Red Sox's closer Jonathan Papelbon raises his fist after Tampa Bay Rays' B.J. Upton lined out to end the first baseball game of a doubleheader in Boston, Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011. The Red Sox won 3-1.
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Boston Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon celebrates after the final out against the Seattle Mariners in the ninth inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 12, 2011, Seattle. The Red Sox beat the Mariners, 6-4.
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Boston Red Sox pitcher Jonathan Papelbon throws against the Minnesota Twins during the ninth inning of their American League MLB baseball game at Target Field in Minneapolis, August 9, 2011. Boston won 4-3.
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Boston Red Sox pitcher Jonathan Papelbon celebrates after Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer grounded out for the final out in the Red Sox's 4-3 win in a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011, in Minneapolis. Papelbon picked up the save.
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 8: Jonathan Papelbon #58 of the Boston Red Sox delivers a pitch against the Minnesota Twins in the ninth inning on August 8, 2011 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Red Sox defeated the Twins 8-6.
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Boston Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon reacts after the Red Sox beat the Seattle Mariners in their MLB American League baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts July 22, 2011.
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Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Jonathan Papelbon (L) greets teammate Jacoby Ellsbury after their win over the Baltimore Orioles in their MLB American League baseball game in Baltimore, Maryland July 20, 2011.
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BALTIMORE, MD - JULY 20: Reliever Jonathan Papelbon #58 of the Boston Red Sox delivers to a Baltimore Orioles batter during the ninth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on July 20, 2011 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Red Sox defeated the Orioles 4-0.
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Boston Red Sox pitcher Jonathan Papelbon, left, speaks with catcher Jason Veritek, right, on the mound as he comes in to close against the Tampa Bay Rays during the sixteenth inning of a baseball game Monday, July 18, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla.
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Boston Red Sox's Jonathan Papelbon reacts after striking out Baltimore Orioles' Nick Markakis to end the baseball game in Boston, Sunday, July 10, 2011. The Red Sox won 8-6.
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BOSTON, MA - JULY 8: Jonathan Papelbon #58 of the Boston Red Sox has words with members of the Baltimore Orioles during a brawl in the bottom of the eighth inning at Fenway Park on July 8, 2011 in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Boston Red Sox's Jonathan Papelbon celebrates after striking out Toronto Blue Jays' Eric Thames to end a baseball game during the ninth inning, Wednesday, July 6, 2011, at Fenway Park in Boston. The Red Sox defeated the Blue Jays 6-4.
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BOSTON, MA - JULY 05: Jonathan Papelbon #58 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after giving up a two run homer to Jose Bautista #19 of the Toronto Blue Jays in the ninth inning on July 5, 2011 at Feway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.
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BOSTON, MA - JULY 05: Jonathan Papelbon #58 of the Boston Red Sox wipes his face in the ninth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays on July 5, 2011 at Feway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. Papelbon gave up a two run homer in the inning.
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Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Jonathan Papelbon (L) hugs teammate Yamaico Navarro after Navarro threw out Toronto Blue Jays Edwin Encarnacion at home plate to end their MLB American League baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts July 5, 2011.
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Boston Red Sox's Jonathan Papelbon follows through on a pitch in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park, in Boston, Tuesday, July 5, 2011. The Red Sox defeated the Blue Jays 3-2.
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Boston Red Sox reliever Jonathan Papelbon runs in from the bullpen during the ninth inning of an interleague baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Thursday, June 30, 2011 in Philadelphia.
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Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Jonathan Papelbon, left, and catcher Ryan Lavarnway pause to speak with pitching coach Curt Young on the mound in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011, in Baltimore. Baltimore won 4-3, and Boston was...
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