You mentioned Bostons dominant bullpen earlier. As the season moves to the World Series, can Jonathan Papelbon continue to be the overpowering closer hes been for the past two years?
Papelbon saved 37 games during the season, but Red Sox manager Teryy Francona still managed to provide ample rest periods for the young closer. That has been paying dividends in October and there’s no reason to think it shouldn’t continue during the World Series against the Rockies. While other relievers might wear down at this point of the season, Papelbon and his upper 90s heat and nasty splitter have still looked sharp as ever.
