Papelbon's Season May Be Over, Expects To Be A Starter In 2007

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Jonathan Papelbon's outstanding rookie season probably is over, and his days as Boston's closer could be, too.

Sidelined by a sore shoulder since Sept. 1, Papelbon said Friday he doesn't expect to pitch again this season, and he's already planning a switch to the starting rotation next year.

Via AP

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