Following the release of ESPN’s Derek Jeter docuseries, “The Captain,” former Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon offered his thoughts on another documentary idea.
He tweeted, “Hey ESPN when y’all are ready to do a documentary on the real captain who whipped A Rods [expletive] let me know !”
Papelbon and Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek were teammates with the Red Sox between 2005-11, winning a World Series together in 2007. Varitek played in Boston for the entirety of his career, serving as the Sox’ backstop from 1997 to 2011. He is now the game planning coordinator and catching coach for the club.