Jonathan Papelbon joins Tanguay and Felger live from Anaheim before the ALDS against the Angels begins.
How well do fellow bullpen mates Javier Lopez, Justin Masterson, and David Pauley know their closer?
The only real way to tell was to play our version of "The Newlywed Game" on Comcast SportsNet.
Your game-show host, Gary Tanguay (honestly, is there a better choice out there?) asked our panel several personal questions about the man, the myth, Cinco Ocho.
We have seen him dress like a woman and pretend he is Patrick Swayze, now it’s time to find out his dog’s name, his favorite beverage, and his last real job.
Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon, a weekly guest on Mohegan Sun’s Sports Tonight (Weeknights at 6:30 & 10pm) on Comcast SportsNet, shows some of his other talents in this video provided by his parents, Sheila and John.
Gary Tanguay has the story of how this all went down thanks to the help of Sheila and John Papelbon.
In this first video, David Ortiz calls together a team meeting to watch "Cinco Ocho" during a high school talent show.
Here is the full produced piece "Cinco Ocho: The High School Years". Viewer discretion advised.
Not enough Paplebon in high school for you? Here is the uncut, unedited version of his tribute to "Dirty Dancing".
And finally, here is a web-exclusive video of Jonathan Papelbon: Fashion Model. Can’t wait until he drops "Magnum" on us.
Tune-in to Comcast SportsNet on Wednesday at 6:30pm and then back here online for a video of Jonathan Papelbon from his earlier years that you do not want to miss. Gary Tanguay and Michael Felger will show you the video in the world broadcast premiere at 6:30pm on Mohegan Sun’s Sports Tonight with the exclusive weekly interview with the Red Sox closer. Then you can watch the entire video, along with uncut portions not seen on TV.
All we can tell you is that Papelbon went through a couple of costume changes and looks to be a dead-on Patrick Swayze impersonator. You can see David Ortiz and others thoroughly enjoying this in the clubhouse before Tuesday night’s game.
Gary Tanguay tells the story of how this all went down with the Papelbon’s.
UPDATE: Check out this video for a quick preview.
Jonathan Papelbon joins Gary Tanguay and Michael Felger on Mohegan Sun’s Sports Tonight at 6:30pm on September 2nd to talk about several topics, including his increased workload this season and what Dustin Pedroia’s reaction should have been to Ozzie Guillen after the White Sox manager referred to him as a "jockey".
In his weekly web-only segment on Comcast SportsNet.com, Jonathan Papelbon answers your emails. This week, "Cinco Ocho" talks about changing his name like Chad Johnson did, his pregame ritual of killing a chicken, and his hair stylings.
To send Jonathan your email, click here and fill out the form on the right.
Jonathan Papelbon talks with Gary Tanguay and Michael Felger on Mohegan Sun’s Sports Tonight on Aug 27th about a meeting with his bullpen mates, how the new additions have fit in, and his final games at Yankee Stadium. "Cinco Ocho" says it is a "love-hate" relationship with the New York faithful.
Cinco Ocho talks about some Olympic sports he would like to see, and who on the Sox would be Gold Medal contenders.
In his weekly interview with Comcast SportsNet, Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon tells Gary Tanguay and Greg Dickerson about the difference in the clubhouse, and also comments on Ramirez’s most recent "Manny Being Manny" episode where the former left fielder for the Sox was delayed in taking the field for Joe Torre’s Dodgers. Cinco Ocho also talks about the crazy high scoring game against the Rangers.
Check back on WickedGoodSports.com later this week as Papelbon tells us some of the Olympics events he would like to see and who on the Sox would contend for a gold medal.
Jonathan Papelbon answers some fan emails exclusively on Comcast SportsNet.com. Click here to send in your question to "Cinco Ocho", and check back regularly to see if your question was selected!
In this week’s segment with Jonathan Papelbon, the Sox closer talks about the NY Daily News reporter staying clear of Cinco Ocho, Justin Masterson in the bullpen, and "Big Papi’s" role as a cute cuddly teddy bear.
As you can see in the caption under the picture above, the NY Daily News once again shows its objectivity pinning the AL "blowing" the lead last night on Papelbon and not on the very bad throw by Dioner Navarro to allow the NL to take a 3-2 lead. Check out the video below as Gary Tanguay and Greg Dickerson talked with Cinco Ocho live from Yankee Stadium before last night’s game. Apparently Jonathan’s pregnant wife had things thrown at her during the parade in the afternoon.
In case you missed it a couple of weeks back, Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon joined Michael Felger in his weekly interview on Mohegan Sun’s Sports Tonight to discuss the brawl with Tampa Bay. Pap also gives a strong warning to the Rays concerning the next time the two teams meet, which happens to be the next three games at The Trop with 1st place on the line. Needless to say, there is no love loss between the two franchises.
Mike Felger on Mohegan Sun’s Sports Tonight asks to see Cinco Ocho’s typical reaction to a blown save.
Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon (aka Cinco Ocho aka Milli (or Vanilli?)) talks with Mike Felger about his music likes and dislikes. Papelbon starts off the discussion by talking smack about Manny Delcarmen, his partner in crime.
Click here to see Paps and Manny Delcarmen perform "Blame it on the Rain".
