The Questions With Jonathan Papelbon
What was yourwelcome-to-the-big-leagues moment?
My first road trip [in Detroit last August] when the guys invited me to eatdinner with them at Morton's steakhouse. I snaked my way out of the bill. I hadto go to the bathroom when the bill came.
What is yourfavorite off-day activity?
Watching movies. Have you ever seen Joe Dirt? Great movie.
If I werecommissioner for a day, I'd ...
make the All-Star break a week long.
If I weren't inthe major leagues, I'd be ...
guiding hunting expeditions.
LAST WEEK
A 25-year-old rookie, Papelbon, who has an 0.59 ERA, saved his 26th gameagainst the White Sox last Saturday. He was headed to Pittsburgh for theAll-Star Game.
THIS WEEK
Boston hosts the AL West-leading Oakland A's this weekend.
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TOM DIPACE (PAPELBON ACTION)
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CHARLES KRUPA/AP (PAPELBON HEAD SHOT)