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    Jonathan Papelbon

    JonathanPapelbon

    • Relief Pitcher
    • DOB
      11/23/1980
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      Baton Rouge, LA
    • College
      Mississippi State

    Career Stats

    • SV
      368
    • ERA
      2.44
    • K
      808
    • WHIP
      1.04
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      • Could you serve up a winner using MLB's free-agent leftovers?
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        Jose Bautista, Jason Hammel
        • MLB Rumor Central: Will the Red Sox pursue Jonathan Papelbon?
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          • MLB Rumor Central: Red Sox unlikely to sign Jonathan Papelbon?
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            • MLB Rumor Central: Rangers have no interest in Jonathan Papelbon
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              • Ortiz: Papelbon would get warm 'welcome back'
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                • Scott Lauber
                Ortiz: Papelbon would get warm 'welcome back'
                • Red Sox appear to be making a push for Jonathan Papelbon
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                  • Scott Lauber
                  Red Sox appear to be making a push for Jonathan Papelbon
                  • Source: Papelbon to pick team within 24 hours
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                    • Jerry Crasnick
                    Source: Papelbon to pick team within 24 hours
                    • MLB Rumor Central: Could Jonathan Papelbon be returning to the Red Sox?
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                      • If Cubs are interested, Jon Lester endorses acquiring Jonathan Papelbon
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                        • Jesse Rogers
                        If Cubs are interested, Jon Lester endorses acquiring Jonathan Papelbon
                        • Morning Briefing: So how about a winning streak?
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                          • Adam Rubin
                          Mets home run apple

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