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Jonathan Papelbon was a thorn in the side of the New York Yankees during his stint with the Boston Red Sox in the mid-2000s and stoked the fires of the rivalry on Tuesday.
After the release of the first episode of ESPN’s documentary about Derek Jeter, Papelbon tweeted that the company should do a series about “the real captain” who fought Alex Rodriguez.
“Hey ESPN, if you guys are ready to make a documentary about the real Captain who whipped A Rods A – let me know!” papelbon wrote.
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Red Sox Jason Varitek and Yankee Alex Rodriguez get into a fight that led to a third-inning brawl at Fenway Park in 2004. (Tara Bricking/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images)
The former MLB closer was referring to the epic brawl between Rodriguez and then-Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek in 2004. Varitek pressed his glove to Rodriguez’s face, which turned out to be part of Boston’s rallying cry on their way to their first world series title since 1918, who breaks the supposed “curse of the Bambino”.
Papelbon and Varitek were teammates from 2005 to 2011.
The Yankees’ Alex Rodriguez and Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek trade shots in the 3rd inning, leading to a brawl between the two teams. Both players were kicked out of the game. (Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
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Papelbon was a four-time All-Star who appeared in 396 games and recorded a 2.33 ERA with 509 strikeouts. He was in the minor leagues of the Red Sox when the Varitek vs. Rodriguez fight took place. He would help Boston win the 2007 World Series.
Jonathan Papelbon, number 58 of the Boston Red Sox, plays against the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington August 24, 2011 in Arlington, Texas. The Red Sox beat the Rangers 13-2. (Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
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Varitek spent his entire 15-year career with Boston. He hit 193 home runs and hit .256 with a .776 OPS. He won two World Series titles, was an All-Star three times, and won a Gold Glove and a Silver Slugger once each.
Ryan Gaydos is a sports editor at Fox News and Fox Business. Story tips can be sent to [email protected].