One reason I think Terry Francona is a great manager for Boston is he knows how to work the media and give good quote (and shield his players in the process). I particularly liked his comments on Papelbon’s celebrations:
“You mean, ‘The Riverdance’?” Francona said. “That’s one of the . . . he looked to me . . . I don’t want to call him a moron, but the only thing better than that was when he was inside dancing, wearing only a jock. (Link)
Ah, winning always creates levity.