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Thursday, October 2, 2008 at 10:09 am ET

Jonathan Papelbon joins Tanguay and Felger live from Anaheim before the ALDS against the Angels begins.

Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at 6:30 pm ET

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.

Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at 6:42 pm ET

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.

 

Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at 10:23 am ET

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".

Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at 10:20 am ET

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.

 

Thursday, August 28, 2008 at 11:31 am ET

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.

Thursday, August 14, 2008 at 12:13 pm ET

Cinco Ocho talks about some Olympic sports he would like to see, and who on the Sox would be Gold Medal contenders.

Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at 6:45 pm ET

Cinco Ocho Isn't Missing "Manny Being Manny" (Getty Images)
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.

You can also hear what Sox GM Theo Epstein had to say about the interview on Karlson & McKenzie on WZLX 100.7.

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.

 

Monday, July 28, 2008 at 9:48 pm ET

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!

 

 

Monday, July 28, 2008 at 1:48 pm ET


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.

Monday, June 30, 2008 at 11:53 am ET

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.

 

 

 

 

Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 10:38 am ET

Mike Felger on Mohegan Sun’s Sports Tonight asks to see Cinco Ocho’s typical reaction to a blown save.

Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 10:32 am ET

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".

Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 10:54 am ET

Getty ImagesCheck out the latest web only edition of Jonathan Papelbon’s weekly interview with Gary Tanguay of Comcast SportsNet.

This week, we answer some emails from fans about little brother Josh (who is pitching in the Sox minor league system), being a bullpen pirate, and the joy and wonder of doing his laundry.

If you have an email for Cinco-Ocho, click here and fill out the form. As you can see, no questions are off limits.

You can also watch more exclusive videos with Jonathan, including the latest one from last week’s Mohegan Sun Sports Tonight where Pap comments on his ranking as one of the hottest couples, right here…only on ComcastSportsNet.com!

Thursday, June 12, 2008 at 10:23 am ET

Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon joins Michael Felger in his weekly interview on Mohegan Sun’s Sports Tonight to discuss last week’s brawl with Tampa Bay. Pap also gives a strong warning to the Rays concerning the next time the two teams meet. Needless to say, there is no love loss between the two franchises.