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Lester on Booing Papelbon: ‘It Was Uncalled For’
Red Sox starter Jon Lester admitted that he was “absolutely” surprised to hear fans booing Jonathan Papelbon after the Red Sox closer suffered a loss by allowing the first runs of his postseason career as the Sox got eliminated, 7-6, in Game 3 of the ALDS by the Angels. Papelbon ...
Steve Phillips: Red Sox Should Trade Jonathan Papelbon - Boston Red Sox
Steve Phillips: Red Sox Should Trade Jonathan Papelbon - Boston Red Sox
nesn.com — Jonathan Papelbon When the Red Sox' season ended unexpectedly after a crushing loss to Los Angeles on... Sunday, fans were quick to assign blame. Most of it fell on one person: closer Jonathan Papelbon, who blew a Boston lead in the ninth inning. The ... (more) Steve Phillips: Red Sox Should Trade Jonathan Papelbon - ...
Phillips on D&C: Trade Papelbon
fullcount.weei.com — Former Mets G.M. and current ESPN analyst Steve Phillips, during a visit with the Dennis & Callahan... Show on Tuesday morning, said that he expects the Red Sox to dangle closer Jonathan Papelbon in the trade market, and that he believes the Sox ... (more) Phillips on D&C: Trade Papelbon
Will Jonathan Papelbon be wearing a Red Sox uniform in 2010?
Will Jonathan Papelbon be wearing a Red Sox uniform in 2010?
sports.yahoo.com — Jonathan Papelbon (notes) sat silently in front of his locker after Sunday's season-ending blown save to the... Angels , but the usually chatty closer was causing a lot of discussion around the baseball world. And not just talk of the "can you ... (more) Will Jonathan Papelbon be wearing a Red Sox uniform in 2010?
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Monday’s Morning Mashup
LEEInks — ... record. In an article from earlier this year, Bleacher Report presented its list of top 10 worst days in Boston sports history, although all of these are based on single events. Anyhow, here’s the rundown of today’s stories. BASEBALL: Angels 7, Red Sox 6. Alex Speier writes about the Sox’ big arms failing to deliver. Jonathan Papelbon talks about letting down his team, and Jon Lester questions those fans who booed the closer as he walked off the field. General manager Theo ...

Sunrise Sox Links (?), 10/13 - Wrapping and Unwrapping Seasons
Over the Monster — ... the Red Sox lost to the Angels - THT The fact of a short series is that anything can happen. Why the Angels beat the Red Sox - THT Sean breaks down how the Angels rode a strong defense and steady relief pitching to the ALCS. Two different perspectives. I can still feel the hate coming from the Angels, and it feels good. Of course, EVERYONE wants in on the Paps story: Lester on Booing Papelbon: ‘It Was Uncalled For’ - Full Count ...

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