9. Papelbon Endangers His Bond With The Hometown Supporters
2014 is the Year of Fine.
Estimated Total Fine: $497,267*
The Philadelphia Phillies’ closer, Jonathan Papelbon, grabbed his crotch and yelled profanities in response to jeers from the home crowd during a game in 2014. The league and the team, it turns out, were not amused by Papelbon’s lack of professionalism.
Paplebon jeopardizes his relationship with his hometown supporters.
The closer lost nearly half a million dollars due to his seven-game suspension. Fans of Philly and Jonathan, who were looking for a happily ever after, won’t get their wish. In less than a year, Papelbon’s stay in “the city of brotherly love” came to an end.
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