Papelbon Sets Expectations High

Speaking candidly in Fort Myers, closer Jonathan Papelbon told WBZ TV where he thinks the Red Sox stand going in to the 2008 season:

"If we're not the team to beat, I'd like to know who is. I think that our No. 1 thing is to stay healthy. If we do that, I don't know who can really compete with us."

Confidence is certainly something you want in a closer. Lots of teams will be gunning for the Sox this year.