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Papelbon fine after slipping off mound – Daily Local
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Boston Red Sox: Jonathan Papelbon Recalls Jason Varitek Putting
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Papelbon, Boston's Closer Since 2006, Signs With Phillies - The
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Jonathan Papelbon could be closing option for Marlins - Fish Stripes
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Would the next Jonathan Papelbon please stand up for Sox?
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What does Jonathan Papelon's return mean for Washington Nationals?
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Nationals acquire All-Star closer Jonathan Papelbon
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Detroit Tigers: Jonathan Papelbon Could be Intriguing Addition
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Jonathan Papelbon fired up – Boston Herald
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Jonathan Papelbon: Pitching, Closing and Thoughts on the Post-Pap
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Jonathan Papelbon: I feel like we're going to contend. I mean
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Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon is back - was there ever any