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Papelbon dealt to Nats, will assume closer's role

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Will Papelbon be a good fit for Nationals?

Analyst Mark Mulder looks at Jonathan Papelbon's move to the Nationals and whether he's the needed piece to get Washington over the hump in October.

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MIAMI -- The Washington Nationals have a new closer, landing All-Star Jonathan Papelbon from the Philadelphia Phillies.