Don't You Wish They All Had This Attitude?

"I feel good," he said. "I've got my uniform on. I've been there [bullpen] before. I enjoyed every start I got. If they need somebody [again], I'll be more than happy to do it. I felt like something was going to happen. I haven't been doing my job. You've got to be realistic. You've got to admit it, they made the right move. I respect that. I'll enjoy my day, every day, as long as I have my uniform." Julian Tavarez, on being 'demoted' to the bullpen to make room for Jon Lester

Tavarez has really been one of the unsung heroes of the Red Sox this year. His last few starts notwithstanding, he was surprisingly effective as a fifth starter and seemingly adopted Daisuke Matsuzaka (anyone else remember him demonstrating to Dice how to dust off A-Rod?) His enthusiasm for the game has never waned despite his disappointing season last year and he has been willing to pitch in any role the Red Sox have given him.

And quite simply, he's fun to watch. I've been watching baseball a long, long time and I don't know that I've ever seen someone bowl the ball to first base - or any base for that matter. So, thank you, Yo-Yo.