Paps has always been able to get his standard numbers in good order by the end of the season. But his numbers since joining Washington are not so good. 3.53 ERA and a 1.21 WHIP. Poor for a closer.
Regardless of sample size, it is a fact that we will be facing a relatively small % of lefty pitchers because of the composition of AL East staffs. Last year the Sox faced lefties only 28% over the entire season.