Now For Something Completely Different

Which, given the events of the past week, means something positive for a change. Let's face it, after a brutal five-game losing streak, all Red Sox fans need it.

Luckily for us, an obscure YouTube poster has tripped across his personal calling in life: imitating current and historic Red Sox players' batting stances. Really. The user calls himself "Batting Stances" (he also has a Yankees, Cardinals and 1980s montage and, we hope, more in the chute) and his personal parody walks the narrow line between brilliant fascimile and overwrought imitation. Quite frankly, it's perfect.

We'd claim a favorite, but this guy is just too good at everyone. The inimitable Jimmy V. of a particular suburban Boston daily sent this along to WMYM, and he was partial to the Mo Vaughn swings. That's pretty hard to argue with, particularly considering the fact that Young Mr. Stances found a way to swing in full hunchback mode without throwing out his back.

As for WMYM, we're awful drawn to the Kevin Youkilis swings, despite that fact that Youk has yet to reach all-timer status. Starting his lower hand above the top of the bat is incredible, as is the Youk reaction on the called third strike. And how can you downplay the Manny reaction at seeing his supposed homer was a double?

Brilliance folks. All we could ask is for a little more early 90s, please. Mike Greenwell anyone? What about a Troy O'Leary appearance?

OK, we know. Too much analysis, not enough flash. Here's your video of the day. Enjoy.

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