Papelbon had set the major league record for most saves by a rookie back in 2006 , when he saved 35 games for the 86 - win Red Sox .
Kimbrel spoke with the confidence of former Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon .
Jonathan Papelbon had set the major league record for most saves by a rookie back in 2006 , when Kimbrel saved 35 games for the 86 - win Red Sox .
Kimbrel spoke with the confidence of former Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon .