that’s great, but …

Jonathan Papelbon notched his 100th save as the Philadelphia Phillies closer on Tuesday, finishing off a win for the second straight game over first-place Washington. Papelbon is 100-for-114 in save opportunities in three years in Philly. That’s good stuff. But barring a trade, which seems unlikely at this stage, the former Mississippi State star will miss the postseason for the third straight season. He has made it very clear that he isn’t happy about that. The Phillies reportedly have tried to accommodate his wish to be moved but have found no takers for the brash, 33-year-old right-hander with the fat contract. Papelbon has had a very good year for a scuffling Phillies team: He is 33-of-36 in saves with a 1.60 ERA. Earlier this season, he recorded his 300th career save — an impressive milestone — and is 319-for-362 in his 10-year career. He also won a World Series ring with the 2007 Boston Red Sox, his original club. He saved three games in what has been his only Fall Classic appearance to date. Can’t really blame him for wanting to taste that experience again before he’s done.