Posted in Red Sox on Mar 23rd, 2007 7 Comments »
Forget all other analysis. When your mother weighs in, as Sheila Papelbon did on the fine Web site Soxprospects.com, than the definitive word has been said.Wanted to weigh in on some observations from the previous post:- First off, I really wanted to address this comment from Griffin:”I’m a bit confused at this post, Rob. Either you’re pounding home the fact that (Jonathan) Papelbon is a liar, or (the … continued »
Posted in Red Sox on Mar 23rd, 2007 10 Comments »
In short: I always said that if health is not concern, Jonathan Papelbon is your closer. Have they given his shoulder enough time to fully analyze the situation? I don’t know. I do know that some would suggest the likely scenario for a team constantly being quoted as saying Papelbon’s status wouldn’t precipitate an April arrival in the bullpen might wait a few more weeks before re-evaluating the situation on 26-year-old. But, again, evidently the … continued »
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