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Jonathan Papelbon says he expected to win 2 World Series with Phillies

Jonathan Papelbon has a strange legacy in Philadelphia. On one hand, he made two All-Star teams in parts of four seasons with the Phillies and is the franchise’s all-time leader in saves. On the other hand, the most memorable moment of his time with the team is probably his infamous crotch grab at Citizens Bank Park, and subsequent suspension.

Still, if you’re just going based on numbers and performance, there’s a case to be made that Papelbon should be on the Phillies Wall of Fame. The problem is that the Wall of Fame is, in part, a promotional event to sell tickets, and like Scott Rolen, Papelbon probably has as many fans who dislike him as who like him in Philadelphia.