Jonathan Papelbon, a true icon for the Boston Red Sox, is now rocking a New York Yankees logo as his social media profile picture. This isn’t some weird prank, it’s the painful consequence of a lost MLB playoffs bet, made even worse by his Red Sox getting absolutely *swept* out of the postseason by their bitter archrivals. Talk about an unceremonious exit.
The Ultimate Rivalry Bet Goes South
Papelbon went into the AL Wild Card Series with a fan, agreeing that the loser would change their profile picture until the winning team was eliminated from the playoffs. Now, with the Red Sox booted and the Yankees advancing, Papelbon’s stuck with enemy colors. Can you even imagine the agony? Your team gets embarrassed, and then you have to broadcast it to the world. That’s a rough day for any legendary closer. The Yankees didn’t just win, they sent Boston packing with a complete sweep.
How Long Until He’s Free?
The Yankees aren’t just celebrating sweeping Boston. They’re already moving on, set to clash with their AL East rival, the Tampa Bay Rays, in the ALDS. So, for Papelbon’s sake, he’s gotta be praying that Yankee run doesn’t last much longer. Every win for New York means more days with that dreaded logo staring back at him from his own profile. It’s a constant, public reminder of that playoff defeat and a bet gone wrong.
The Yankees and Rays are about to throw down in the ALDS. Will the Rays be able to stop the Yankees’ momentum, or are we looking at Papelbon enduring this humiliation for even longer? Either way, for Boston fans, this is just salt in the wound after a brutal Wild Card exit.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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