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Phillies | Jonathan Papelbon suspended
Philadelphia Phillies CL Jonathan Papelbon was suspended for seven games and fined for making a lewd gesture to fans during a game Sunday, Sept. 14.  Source: USA TODAY Sports - Bob Nightengale
 
BHQ take: Jonathan Papelbon's little outburst after imploding on September 14 will cost him and his owners seven games. Ken Giles is expected to get a chance to close during Papelbon's absence. Papelbon had been having a solid season, albeit not as good as his surface stats might indicate. His xERA of 3.28 is more than a run worse than his...

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