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Jonathan Papelbon: 'I'm Loyal to Those Who Are Loyal to Me'

Found November 15, 2011 on NESN.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Jonathan Papelbon
TEAMS: Philadelphia Phillies,  Boston Red Sox

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Jonathan Papelbon may look a little strange in Phillies garb, but the former Red Sox closer couldn't have appeared more comfortable during Monday's introductory news conference with the media. Paps took the podium for the first time as a Phillie and expressed his excitement of joining the squad after signing a four-year, $50,000,058 contract. "I really admire the way they play and the way they grind it out, and I feel like the guys in clubhouse, the way they play the game of baseball, is the way I play the game," he said. "I am excited to meet the guys...
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