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Papelbon, Boston's Closer Since 2006, Signs With Phillies - The New York Times
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Papelbon Was on the Mound, but His Mind Was Somewhere Else - The New York Times
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Former All-Star unloads on 'the worst organization in MLB'
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Jonathan Papelbon says the most talented team he played on was with Phillies, not Red Sox Phillies Nation - Your source for Philadelphia Phillies news, opinion, history, rumors, events, and other
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Save the Last Dance For the Red Sox' Closer - The New York Times
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Red Sox' Papelbon suspended 3 games
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Those alarm bells you hear? Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon doesn't hear them
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Jonathan Papelbon: Pitching, Closing and Thoughts on the Post-Pap Boston Red Sox, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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No memory pays off for Papelbon at Coors Field
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Where's the criticism of Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon now?
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Jonathan Papelbon's intensity has helped him as much as it has hurt him - The Washington Post
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Baseballer - Jonathan Papelbon did not hold back regarding Fernando Tatis Jr. 👀😳 via: WEEI Boston's Sports Original
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