Clearly, I am in the small minority that likes Peavy. He can really pitch, he has that burning desire we have all found lacking in others, and he does work his ass off. Yes, he should have been better about rest/rehab a few times, but usually we commend athletes who want to get back in the game and it is up to coaches and managers to make the right call as to when and how athletes are used in their sport. Yes, he is paid right now more than what any of us would think he is worth (financially or competitively), but who among us would tell whoever writes our check, "Sorry, but could you reduce that amount by 50%?" He had a negotiated contract to get paid to do his best at his profession. I don't think any of us think he is trying to do less than his best. Finally, he seems to me, as I have heard and read his comments, like a decent family guy.