Everybody was worried about how Beckett would be in his return from the DL. No matter what Dr. James Andrews says, the fact that he spoke to Dr. James Andrews is enough to make fans hide under the covers in fear. But when Beckett said things like “I thought about [the elbow] before the game more than anything,” it was clearly just a big facade. In reality, Beckett was so confident that he didn’t even zip up his pants for the first few innings. Sure, there’s (hopefully) a cup under there, but trying to hit Josh Beckett when he says “here’s my stuff…and my stuff…just try and hit it” has got to be near impossible.

Mike Lowell would also like to remind people that he came back from the DL too, with a HR, 2B, single and four RBIs. Could you imagine, we could have a lineup of Bay, Kotsay and Drew in the outfield, and Lowell, Lowrie, Pedroia and Youks in the infield with TWO speedsters off the bench in the playoffs. Sean Casey was also activated from the DL, but until he plays, who knows if he’s actually healed. Although I doubt the Mayor could get any slower. Either way, welcome back boys, it’s good to have you.