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Jonathan Papelbon Is 'Papelgone' As Former Red Sox Closer Leaves Boston for Greener Pastures

Found November 17, 2011 on NESN.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Jonathan Papelbon
TEAMS: Philadelphia Phillies,  Boston Red Sox,  Seton Hall Pirates

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After a record-breaking career in Boston, former closer Jonathan Papelbon is now a member of the Philadelphia Phillies. The hurler is now the proud owner of a four-year, $50 million contract, leaving the Sox and their fans wondering who the next closer in Boston will be. Will O'Toole gives the pitcher a new nickname in the cartoon above. Since graduating from Seton Hall University, Will O'Toole has been doing cartoons for over 30 years for a number of papers (USA Today), magazines (College and Pro Football Weekly) and websites (CBSSportsline.com). He is believed to be the only national cartoonist to...
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