Papelbon fined again for pace of game violation

Sporting News staff reports Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon received a $5,000 fine from Major League Baseball on Thursday for a pacing violation. Last season MLB starting asking umpires to enforce a rule limiting the time pitchers take, as well as the pace of hitters and managers. Papelbon has frequently violated the pacing rule and says he has been fined seven times for taking too long to begin the inning, MLB.com reports. "Game pace, pace of game, or something like that," Papelbon told the Boston Herald and WEEI.com. "I don't know why they keep coming after me. It's probably because I'm not doing what I'm supposed to be doing. I'm not obeying the rules. I'm taking too long getting to the rubber. You're allowed [two minutes and 25 seconds], and I'm taking too long." Papelbon says his first fine was for $1,000 and the total balance now is well over $10,000. "After this, I don't know, man," ...