https://www.saintsreason.com/archie-manning-jerseys Phillies closer Jonathan Papelbon doesn't think he willever be accepted by the team's fan base. In fact,Papelbonstill feels more of a connection with his former city and team.
The Red Sox are a part of who I am, man, he told before Wednesdays game against them. I dont really feel much like a Phillie. Bostons where I was born and raised. Its kind of like that, you know. Its the city you were born and raised in.
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A fan favorite in Boston, Papelbon recorded 219 saves and posted a2.33 ERA https://www.saintsreason.com/lamar-miller-jerseys for the Sox. Hewon a World Series ring with the club in 2007. Since signing a four-year, $50 million contract withPhiladelphia after the 2011 season, the five-time All-Star has been atodds with the city's hostile fan base, even getting suspended late last season formakingan obscene gesture at the booing fans after blowing a save. (Papelbon denied the gesture https://www.saintsreason.com/keivarae-russell-jerseys was obscene.)
Its different organizations. Different philosophies. Different front office. Different coaches. Different everything, . Theres two separate entities. I intend https://www.saintsreason.com/new-orleans-saints-jackets on going to the Hall of Fame. If I go to the Hall, I want to go as a Red Sox. Thats what I feel like I feel like I am. I have a world championship ring with them."
Papelbon has been the subject ofas the rebuilding Phillies look to gather young talent. a Papelbon-Red Sox reunion is unlikely.