Not sure if this makes Phillies pitching better, but Papelbon should do well in the National League. Papelbon is a good closer, but is too cocky for his own good. He has had his fair share of late season blowups, most recently the last game of the Red Sox's season this year. The Phillies definitely overpaid for him at $12.5 million a year for 4 years, compared to Rivera who makes $15 million a season.