Jonathan Papelbon
Jonathan Papelbon
Jonathan Robert Papelbonis an American professional baseball relief pitcher for the Washington Nationals of Major League Baseball. He was a member of the Boston Red Sox, with whom he reached four consecutive Major League Baseball All-Star Games from 2006 to 2009, won the 2007 Major League Baseball Delivery Man Award, and was a 2007 World Series champion. He also played for the Philadelphia Phillies from 2012 to 2015. He has worn uniform number 58 throughout his career...
bruise came good size
It's unbelievable how good I came out of it. I have a bruise the size of a dime.
deep dig great nights together
It was one of those nights you had to dig deep and battle. They never give in and put together some great at-bats.
closer setup
It's where they need me. It's not only a closer or setup or long relief.
accolades excited good proud
It?s good to get accolades like that. It?s pretty cool. I?m excited and proud to get that honor. I just want to keep it going.
atmosphere fun
It's fun I think. You have the atmosphere going.
games
It was fun. It was a challenge. That?s what games are made of. You make it fun.
beat behind free reason wearing
It's a free shirt. You can't beat it with a stick. I don't have any reason behind wearing it. It's just a free shirt.
boost confidence gives helped jason staying
They've been awesome. I wouldn't be staying up here if not for them. Jason gives me a boost of confidence. He's helped me a lot with his professionalism.
exactly fresh
You don't get here by making excuses. I'm not exactly fresh as a daisy, but it's not like I've pitched 1,000 innings.
dugout freak knows man
The whole dugout started laughing. It's a freak show, he's a freak. The man knows how to hit.
best successful wish
For me, man, it was disappointing to see him go, but at the same time, I wish him all the best in what he does. I know he'll be successful in what he does.
inch shattered
If it was an inch higher, it would have shattered my ankle.
fine
I think Nip is going to do a fine job. I think he's going to take over and there will be no skips, he'll just go right into it.
curve experience learning pick team
Hey, I let my team down tonight. I'll be back out there and I'll pick us up another night. It's a learning experience right now, and hopefully, I can make that learning curve short.