...s 6-4. (Photo by Michael Zagaris /MLB Photos via Getty Images) Boston Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon celebrates after striking out Philadelphia Phillies' Pat Burrell with the bases loaded to end the top...

01 July 2009: Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Jonathan Papelbon (58) pumps his fist after getting his 20th save this season and 133rd with the Red...

18 September 2009: Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Jonathan Papelbon (58) in action against the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards in Baltimore, MD. The Boston Red...

ST. LOUIS, MO - JULY 14: American League All-Star Jonathan Papelbon of the Boston Red Sox points during the 2009 MLB All-Star Game at Busch Stadium...

...in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals defeated the Red Sox 12-9. DETROIT - JUNE 4: Pitcher Jonathan Papelbon #58 of the Boston Red Sox looks in for the pitch during a MLB baseball game...

Jonathan Papelbon showers the media with champagne after the Red Sox clinched a playoff wild card spot

BOSTON - OCTOBER 30: Jonathan Papelbon of the Boston Red Sox dances as the Dropkick Murphys play during the Boston Red Sox...

Fans watch Boston Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon walk to the dugout after being relieved in the ninth inning during Game 3 of the...

Boston Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon waits to be relieved in the ninth inning during Game 3 of an American League baseball...

Boston Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon watches as the Los Angeles Angels celebrate their 7-6 win in Game 3 of an...

BOSTON - OCTOBER 11: Pitcher Jonathan Papelbon #58 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after being taken out of the game after blowing...

Boston Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon waits to be relieved in the ninth inning during Game 3 of an American League baseball...

BOSTON - OCTOBER 11: Pitcher Jonathan Papelbon #58 of the Boston Red Sox reacts in the ninth inning after allowing a hit to...

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Jonathan Papelbon celebrates getting the last out to end baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Friday, Sept. 18...

...acquired Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Billy Wagner, right, throws in the outfield as teammate pitcher Jonathan Papelbon, left, walks by prior to a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Fenway Park...