SECONDS AFTER Odubel Herrera sent a walkoff base hit into centerfield, Jonathan Papelbon was the first Phillie to embrace the 23-year-old outfielder in between first and second base, tackling him to the ground with a WWE-style maneuver and playfully punching him in the back.
The outspoken reliever took home the win yesterday in the Phillies' 5-4 series finale victory over the Tampa Bay Rays, tossing two shutout innings after replacing Ken Giles in the top of the ninth. Papelbon allowed just one hit, walking one and striking out one.
Over the past few weeks, the 34-year-old righty has made it abundantly clear that he would like to be moved to a contender before the July 31 trade deadline.