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hojostache
I’m surprised they haven’t signed Chen. It isn’t like there is going to be a rush for his services, but a team may jump in at a discount.
virginiascopist
I didn’t know the word “discount” was in Scott Boras’ dictionary.
john55
I am quite sure Papelbon is not happy with being “one of our late-inning relievers”.
stymeedone
I am not aware off him EVER being happy. It’s his defining trait.
john55
He was very happy in October 2007, after game 4.
derwink
That may be a ploy to have Pap force a trade or increase the pool of teams he can be traded to. He knows he may not close, then he may say just trade me to anyone.
crazymountain
Who wants Papelbon? His ego is clubhouse poison.
SFgiantsUK
LAD
Blue_Painted_Dreams_LA
Funny lol
lonechicken
I hear the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters aren’t on his no-trade list of teams.
stymeedone
What would be a ” suitable” trade for Papelbon? I am guessing anything that saves half his salary.
TheMichigan
A single A catcher and 20 bucks sounds alright
Owen National
I agree
Ospreyfan23
Are we talking high A or low A? Haha
frankiet91175 2
I’m sure every GM is knocking on Rizzo’s door for Pappelbon after he choked Harper. Great teammate!
kbarr888
Papelbon probably isn’t a “great teammate” because of his attitude issues……..but I think Harper is probably just as bad. After all, why would a seasoned veteran, who called a guy out for not hustling, when the spoiled brat responds sharply, stand down and be silent? I’m not sure that we should put all the blame on Paps. I believe that he should have done a better job controlling his temper, but I think Harper probably instigated the fight.
Kapler's Coconut Oil
Well considering Papelbon yelled first, that would definitely make him the instigator
JT19
But Harper did run out the play, he was at first before the ball was caught, he just didn’t get out of the box quickly. Even if Harper yelled back, there is no scenario (outside of Harper swinging/pushing/grabbing first) that Papelbon should have choked out Harper. And while Harper may have attitude issues, his attitude doesn’t affect a locker room like Papelbon does. Harper’s attitude issues is more so he acts cocky, but the belief that he may hurt a locker room or has attitude issues is completely overblown and was only relevant in his first few years.
dlevin11
Scott Boras hates the word discount
RedsNut1967
I was never sure who started it. All I remember is hearing Papelbon did the choking. That’s enough for me.