Julian Tavarez got in a brawl today. Against the Devil Rays. In a spring training game.

As soon as he signed with Boston, I was sure eventually he would break. As much as the Cardinals competed every year, and even took him to the World Series in 2004, St. Louis fans don’t react like Red Sox fans. It's not Philadelphia, but still, the pressure in Boston will be much more than St. Louis.

Anyone who has even a fletting interest in the Indians, Giants or Cardinals could tell you this guy has about as much emotional control as a 12-year-old little leaguer who's off his medication. As much as he's a great pitcher, I would never count on him in a big game that's remotely tight. I hope Theo and Francona have taken this into account, assuming the Sox make the playoffs. In the 8th at Yankee Stadium, I bet he falls apart and brings on something similar to what happened to today.