Jonathan Papelbon was a high-level Yankees troll during his time with the Red Sox. Timing prevented him from reaching all-time status — his rookie season was a year after Boston broke the curse — but he certainly held his own. And real recognizes real, it turns out.
The controversial former All-Star closer made headlines Tuesday by trashing pretty much everyone in Philadelphia during an interview with Betway Insider. But he also took time to reminisce about his days pitching in the Bronx.
“I think my biggest memory of old Yankee Stadium was the simple fact that I thought, when I was going into New York, that all these multimillionaires were going to be at the games, big high-class games, and I show up and it’s the exact opposite,” Papelbon said.