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As if Jonathan Papelbon hasn’t been dominant enough with his fastball-split finger combination, now he’s mixing in a slider.
“I used to throw it when I was starting so it’s not like a new pitch, really,” Papelbon said. “It’s a natural arm slot for me to throw this pitch. It’s not like I’m going out of […]

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Boston Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon was very outspoken about his possible renewal, saying it would be like a slap in the face. He hoped to work out a deal before getting a renewal that would give him $900,000, the amount recorded by Ryan Howard’s renewal last year.
Papelbon didn’t get that, but he will […]

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