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Red Sox closer Jon Papelbon finding his form early

By Eli Greenspan
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FORT MYERS FL - FEBRUARY 19: Pitcher Jonathan Papelbon #58 of the Boston Red Sox warms up during a Spring Training Workout Session at the Red Sox Player Development Complex on February 19 2011 in Fort Myers Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)
FORT MYERS FL - FEBRUARY 19: Pitcher Jonathan Papelbon #58 of the Boston Red Sox warms up during a Spring Training Workout Session at the Red Sox Player Development Complex on February 19 2011 in Fort Myers Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)
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Red Sox closer Jon Papelbon told FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal that he is off to his best start this season, feeling stronger and more confident than ever before.

"I’ll tell you what – the ball is coming out of my hand this spring so far better than it ever has in any other spring training," Papelbon says.

Papelbon went 5-7 with a 3.90 ERA with 76 strike outs, 28 walks, and 37 saves in 65 appearances. However, he set a career high in blown saves with eight.

Papelbon is coming into a contract year off what he considers to be his worst year of his career. He is eager to make the big money next offseason, and will likely be pitching with that in mind all season.

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