by tim daloisio | Jan 27, 2009 | Fireside Chats Podcast, Jason Varitek, Jonathan Papelbon, Kevin Youkilis
Boston Red Sox podcast on MVN Radio, Episode #32 where a Keurig machine is our answer to greenies as there’s finally the light of baseball at the end of this long off season tunnel. Episode #32Hosts: Paul Testa, Tim DaloisioGuests: None Paul and Tim discuss the...
by evan brunell | Jan 22, 2009 | Francisco Rodriguez, Jonathan Papelbon, Mariano Rivera
With the news that uber-closer Jonathan Papelbon has signed a record-breaking $6.25 million contract in his first year of arbitration, it’s clear that Papelbon has to be considered one of, if not the, best closer in the game now. But how long will that last?...
by evan brunell | Jan 15, 2009 | Jonathan Papelbon, Kevin Youkilis, Quick Post
Jayson Stark’s latest piece has a look out on arbitration. Here are the relevant pieces: There’s one more groundbreaking case on this list, and Papelbon is it. From every indication, Papelbon will wind up with the highest salary ever by a closer with three...
by josh lacey | Oct 28, 2008 | Dustin Pedroia, Jason Bay, Jon Lester, Jonathan Papelbon, Kevin Youkilis
Some of the biggest signings that the Boston Red Sox make this offseason might not have anything to do with new faces set to make a splash in Boston. The biggest signings to happen, or “not” to happen, may be with some more familiar faces (and no, this...
by shawn medeiros | Oct 19, 2008 | David Ortiz, Jason Varitek, Jon Lester, Jonathan Papelbon, Josh Beckett, Terry Francona
Now, the Boston Red Sox are playing like the defending champions they are. And Jason Varitek got a hit – a crucial one – in Boston’s 4-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in game 6 of the ALCS. Tied 2-2 in the sixth, Varitek launched a homer to right field...
by shawn medeiros | Oct 4, 2008 | David Ortiz, Francisco Rodriguez, J.D. Drew, Jonathan Papelbon, Los Angeles Angels
Make that 11 in a row. Tied at 5-5, J. D. Drew smacked a two-run homer off of Angels closer Francisco Rodriguez giving the Boston Red Sox the lead for good at 7-5. In his second inning of relief, Jonathan Papelbon closed the door for his first post season win. Boston...
by tim daloisio | Sep 15, 2008 | Jonathan Papelbon, Poll
The last week hasn’t been the best of Jonathan Papelbon’s career. With one blown save and a “heart attack closer” ninth against the Jays, is there a chink in Papelbon’s armor? Are you concerned about Papelbon’s recent performance?...
by evan brunell | Sep 11, 2008 | Jonathan Papelbon, Tampa Bay Rays
Apparently, locating his fastball is more important than winning the game to Jonathan Papelbon. While Papelbon at times has an excellent split-fingered fastball, it’s his four-seamer that has been his bread-and-butter. And dedication to improved location of that...
by shawn medeiros | Sep 10, 2008 | Jason Bay, Jonathan Papelbon
It was set up perfectly – a go ahead two-run homer by Jason Bay giving the ball to our closer in the ninth – but it did not turn out perfect as Jonathan Papelbon let up two runs and the Rays came from behind to keep possession of the A.L. East lead. For...
by josh lacey | Sep 5, 2008 | Jonathan Papelbon
Is it just me, or has one of the Red Sox most potent weapons been noticeably forgotten in the remarkable 21-9 run this team has been on since August 1st? For someone who plays such an important role on this team, Jonathan Papelbon hasn’t been at the forefront of...
