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...
act almost became chance chances confidence dream gave head means meant remember stuff telling
It was almost like he was part of the family. He always gave me confidence. He always said, 'Keep your head up high.' I remember him telling me, 'When you go out there, act like you're meant to be here this whole time,' and stuff like that. He always gave me that confidence. Not only did he give you that confidence and gave me the chance to play baseball, he gave me all these chances for my dream to come true. Not only did he do that, but I think we became friends. That's also means a lot to me as well.
caught looking owns thank time umpire
I didn't think he caught it. I was looking at the umpire the whole time and he called him out. Thank you. He owns me right now.
incredible
He's an incredible, incredible hitter. He doesn't get any panic. He doesn't get tight. He's just money, man.
leaving
Then, come to find out, he's going to be leaving -- that's kind of tough, man.
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.
behind carry expecting fans gets good innings
I like the fans expecting a lot because I expect a lot of myself. It's good to have them behind you because they can carry you through innings when it gets rough.
fun job trying
I?m just trying to do my job and have fun with it.
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.
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.