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Jonathan
Papelbon
Relief Pitcher
Birthdate
23/11/1980
BAT/THR
Right/Right
Birthplace
Baton Rouge, LA
College
Mississippi State
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Crasnick: Grading top deadline deals of 2015
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Which closers are safe ... and unsafe?
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Relief Efforts: Identifying safe, risky closers
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