Funny--I had to write cinco frases en el imperfecto progresivo about a picture I brought in for my Spanish class today...

Johan Santana estaba mirando al equipo.
Pedro Martinez estaba de pie con Johan.
Yo estaba sacando el foto.

Etc.

A note to Paps: dees froo tay.

Also, is he wearing flip-flops and red socks?

(Heh, long comment.)

Don't quit your day job Mr. Papelbon. Good stuff as usual Texy.

That's hysterical! I can't claim to do any better since I've never taken Spanish (took German instead since my family came from Germany).

Liza, it does look like Paps is wearing red sox and sandals--scary. But that's the Papelbot.

I have to say that it's great to come home after a wicked busy day to see the Sox spring training on high def.

OMG! Tek is sizing his toe for a WS ring! That's just wrong.

Aww bless him. He's not the sharpest tack is he? lol

It's been a long time since I took high school Spanish but shouldn't it be "Me llamo Jonathan Papelbon"? I seem to recall senora throwing a fit if you said "Mi nombre es..."

that's so made of win I can't even stand it

That was even worse than I thought it'd be when I saw this entry's heading. Though it's not surprising seeing as Mr. Papelbon's grasp of English is often tenuous at best.

It's a lucky thing you're pretty and can throw 95 mph, Jonathan. :)

I am now not as sure that having cue cards for the Friendly's Scoop would make a damn bit of difference.

I saw a picture of Paps holding up the spanish script earlier today, and thought "I really wish they had video." So this made me very happy:-D

He does attempt to speak the spanish parts with a spanish accent...so he's got that going for him I guess.

Margaret, I once stumbled upon Paps recording a Friendly's Scoop during BP, and he couldn't even get his own name out of his mouth without stumbling, so I'm pretty sure he comes by his uniquel form of articulation naturally.

Oh, and Tex, since you are completely my video superhero, tell me you have a clip of the ring-fitting feature from this week's Red Sox Report? Tek was in sliding pants and I might die if i don't see it again.

(You're my superhero for other reasons, too, y'know.)

Tex, if you get that clip for Caroline, wanna send it to me too? Pretty please?

Who thought that was a good idea? I love the boy, but Cinco Ocho needs a bit more practice.

Also, I missed it so I second Caroline's motion. *crosses fingers*

Of course I have it - and it is queued up to be posted today (Tuesday).

oh my god, EVERY day should be "Papelbon out of his element" day. tomorrow:  Papelbon teaches a 10th grade biology class. hilarity ensues.

how much would you be willing to bet that Beckett and Varitek paid Oki and Dice-Man to teach Papelbon to say bad things in Japanese during spring training for the Tokyo game? so he thinks he's saying "its great to be here" to the Japanese media when he's actually saying "I make poop in my pants" and "Mommy says I am a very pretty girl".

Lyndsay, I don't doubt they did...

I'm a day late here, but I must say, even though he completely butchered the Spanish language, I'm glad he tried.

How many players who can't speak Spanish would even try, let alone seem to be having fun with it? Gotta love Papelbon.

Libby: It's not necessaryily wrong, but it's just a little weird. It's kind of like saying "Hi my name is ..." rather than "Hi I'm ...." The latter is more common but saying what he said isn't wrong. But most Spanish speakers say "me llamo" yeah.

haha this video is great.

Few days late here, but wow am I glad I didn't miss this! What can't he do? (He doesn't have to be good at it either). And Lyndsay, that would be a great way to start the season!