Jonathan Papelbon
Jonathan Papelbon
Jonathan Robert Papelbonis an American professional baseball relief pitcher for the Washington Nationals of Major League Baseball. He was a member of the Boston Red Sox, with whom he reached four consecutive Major League Baseball All-Star Games from 2006 to 2009, won the 2007 Major League Baseball Delivery Man Award, and was a 2007 World Series champion. He also played for the Philadelphia Phillies from 2012 to 2015. He has worn uniform number 58 throughout his career...
earn fear feels good guys hear maybe respect time
Every time I go out there, I try not to fear anybody. I always want to earn the respect of my teammates, and maybe I did that, but it feels good to hear you have guys who want you on the team.
behind carry expecting fans gets good innings
I like the fans expecting a lot because I expect a lot of myself. It's good to have them behind you because they can carry you through innings when it gets rough.
bruise came good size
It's unbelievable how good I came out of it. I have a bruise the size of a dime.
accolades excited good proud
It?s good to get accolades like that. It?s pretty cool. I?m excited and proud to get that honor. I just want to keep it going.
ankle ball higher inch six three
I thought my whole ankle was shattered. If that ball was an inch higher on my ankle, I'm probably done for three to six months.
ended five hit
Unfortunately, I ended up winning. He had to hit .350 with five bombs.
inch shattered
If it was an inch higher, it would have shattered my ankle.
answer married
I'm all good. I'm married now, man. All I've got is one person to answer to.
accept blows focus huge
If this blows into a huge controversy, you just have to accept it. I just have to focus on what I need to do.
emotions exciting feeling game great team
To get that first one is exciting and surreal, and all these different emotions that I'm feeling right now. It's just great to be on a team like this, where you know that no game is ever out of reach.
mentally prepared ready starting
When I was starting I would start getting mentally prepared before the game. Now, I'm getting mentally ready during the game. There really isn't that much of a difference.
bodies entrance fans hit send song worried
Let the bodies hit the floor,' something like that. I think the fans were more worried about my entrance song than I was. They can send in suggestions if they have some.
build building huge last playoff pressure relief situations starting trying year
Last year was a huge stepping-stone for me. Playoff experience, starting experience, relief experience, pressure situations -- I'm just trying to build on that, just keep building and take it into this year.
focused hitter tried
I was focused on results. I went out there and tried to get the first hitter out every inning and set the tempo.