AJ Pierz won a "Good Guy" Award in Texas.
The beauty of signing a jerk to a one year deal is that it puts them in a difficult position to actually be a jerk. They need to get acquainted with the team, they have no pull over other players. When was the last time any of us went to a new job, new school and immediately started causing problems? It just doesn't happen, because the natural reaction is to adjust first. By the time he gets comfortable, Vazquez comes up and replaces him.
The Red Sox also has a veteran pitching staff that won't take s*** from him. Although, if someone gives the young arm in the staff -- Doubront -- some s***, maybe it won't be the end of the world anyway.