BEST BOSTON SPORTS QUOTES OF 2012

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher fires one in against the Texas Rangers during the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Wednesday, April 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) AP

Josh Beckett

In May, reports emerged that former Red Sox pitcher Josh Beckett played golf the day after it was announced he'd miss a start because of a strained lat muscle. In his next start, May 10, he was shelled by the Indians, allowing seven runs on seven hits, including two home runs, in 2 1/3 innings against the Indians.

He faced the music after the game, but his arrogance angered many.

"My off day is my off day," is how responded in a postgame interview.