http://www.fantasysp.com/mlb_player_news/Jonathan_Papelbon FantasySP / MLB / Jonathan Papelbon Copyright 2009 594605 While Papelbon’s year will be defined by his breakdown in Game 3 of the ALDS vs. the Angels, he did enjoy a strong campaign, holding opposing hitters to a minuscule .213 batting average against and blowing only three saves. His big problem was control, as the 24 walks he issued were more than his last two seasons combined. He shed those issues down the stretch, though, compiling an excellent 29/4 K/BB ratio over the last two months of the season. Given his status as a hardened closer, owners needn’t be concerned about his mindset going forward. Papelbon will come back in 2010 with a renewed sense of determination and reaffirm his place among the elite firemen in the game. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jonathan_Papelbon/594605 594605 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 3:12:15 EDT mlb.com 31 days 12 hours 48 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jonathan_Papelbon/594605 Amy K. Nelson talks about the Red Sox reaction after being swept by the Angels and Jonathan Papelbon's future in Boston http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jonathan_Papelbon/579475 579475 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:12:02 EDT Amy K Nelson 40 days 3 hours 49 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jonathan_Papelbon/579475 The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox CL Jonathan Papelbon blew the save by allowing three runs in the loss Sunday, Oct. 11, in Game 3 of the ALDS. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jonathan_Papelbon/579126 579126 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 8:20:01 EDT kffl.com 40 days 7 hours 41 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jonathan_Papelbon/579126 Jonathan Papelbon says fans -- and he -- expected better from the Red Sox. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jonathan_Papelbon/578421 578421 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 20:44:01 EDT Amy K Nelson 40 days 19 hours 17 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jonathan_Papelbon/578421 Vladimir Guerrero snapped a 13-game and 52 at-bat skid of no RBI by hitting a two-run single in the top of the ninth against Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon to propel the Angels to the ALCS. The Angels swept the Red Sox with a 7-6 win on Sunday.

Our View: Vlad said afterwards that this was the biggest hit in what may be a Hall-of-Fame career. He also said that he is dedicating it to Nick Adenhart, a former teammate who passed away in April. The Angels will continue to need his big bat if they are to win a World Series this season. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jonathan_Papelbon/578214 578214 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 19:44:01 EDT fanball.com 40 days 20 hours 17 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jonathan_Papelbon/578214 Somebody has to take the heat for this Boston disaster. Ken Rosenthal says Jonathan Papelbon is where Red Sox Nation will start. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jonathan_Papelbon/578208 578208 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 19:40:01 EDT foxsports.com 40 days 20 hours 21 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jonathan_Papelbon/578208 News: Ace closer Jonathan Papelbon couldn't save Boston's season. The intimidating right-hander hadn't permitted a run in any of his 26 postseason innings before Sunday. But he gave up three in the ninth, allowing the Angels to come from behind for a 7-6 win and a sweep of their AL division series. He allowed four hits and two walks in his one inning of work, getting a blown save and a loss. "Your team fights. It puts you in that situation to call upon you and you let 'em down," he said in a halting voice. "It's a feeling that there's a lot of weight on your shoulders because your team expects you to pull through and preserve that win for you and when you don't its definitely not a good feeling." [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jonathan_Papelbon/578069 578069 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 18:48:20 EDT CBSSports.com 40 days 21 hours 12 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jonathan_Papelbon/578069 Ace closer Jonathan Papelbon couldn't save Boston's season. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jonathan_Papelbon/577647 577647 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 16:36:02 EDT yahoo.com 40 days 23 hours 25 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jonathan_Papelbon/577647 Jonathan Papelbon took the blown save and the loss on Sunday as the Angels came from behind to sweep the Red Sox out of the playoffs with a 7-6 win. Papelbon went one inning and allowed three runs on four hits while walking two.

Our View: Pap has been a bit of a circus this season, but he usually managed to eventually get the job done. He did not today, as the Angels took advantage of some walks and some hits to finish off the Sox in Boston. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jonathan_Papelbon/577608 577608 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 16:24:02 EDT fanball.com 40 days 23 hours 37 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jonathan_Papelbon/577608 Jonathan Papelbon gave up three runs and four hits between the eighth and ninth innings to blow Sunday's game against the Angels. Papelbon came in with two outs and runners on second and third in a 5-2 game in the eighth and promptly allowed a two-run single, making it 5-4. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jonathan_Papelbon/577579 577579 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 16:16:12 EDT rotoworld.com 40 days 23 hours 44 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jonathan_Papelbon/577579 Jonathan Papelbon couldn't close the door on the Angels. And so the Angels closed the door on the Red Sox's season. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jonathan_Papelbon/577578 577578 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 16:16:01 EDT foxsports.com 40 days 23 hours 45 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jonathan_Papelbon/577578 News: Boston closer Jonathan Papelbon worked a scoreless eighth inning in a non-save situation on Friday against the Angels in Game 2 of the ALDS. He struck out a batter in the inning. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jonathan_Papelbon/575315 575315 Sat, 10 Oct 2009 1:44:13 EDT CBSSports.com 42 days 14 hours 16 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jonathan_Papelbon/575315 MLB.com's John Barone reports Boston Red Sox CL Jonathan Papelbon has nailed down his last 13 save chances dating back to July 30. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jonathan_Papelbon/560857 560857 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 9:36:02 EDT kffl.com 50 days 6 hours 25 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jonathan_Papelbon/560857 News: Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon recorded two strikeouts in a perfect ninth inning for his 38th save Thursday against the Indians. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jonathan_Papelbon/560481 560481 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 1:00:56 EDT CBSSports.com 50 days 15 hours http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jonathan_Papelbon/560481 The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox RP Jonathan Papelbon earned his 38th save of the season Thursday, Oct. 1, with a perfect ninth inning. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jonathan_Papelbon/560283 560283 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:44:02 EDT kffl.com 50 days 17 hours 17 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Jonathan_Papelbon/560283