“J.D., how does it feel to produce one-thirteenth of your season RBI total in one game?”

“J.D., does this definitively prove that you’re a better player than Bobby Kielty?”

“J.D., has Scott Boras attached a dollar figure to that grand slam yet, or is it still being tabulated?”

“J.D., following this game, do you expect your agent to tie your value to a regional sports network? How many additional people are watching the New England Sports Network because of you and how many fall in the coveted 18-34 demographic?”

“J.D., if you play 130 games in a season, hit 20 home runs or collect 80 RBIs, does that trigger an opt-out clause in your contract that will possibly allow you to earn more than $14 million per season?”

“J.D. what is your reaction to the war of words between Hank Steinbrenner and Joe Torre? How much more valuable would Joe Torre be if he were managing the Red Sox and his departure could mean the loss of you as a free agent?”

And a question to ask him today:

“J.D. … since you’re a player whose performance has clearly not been enhanced by anything, what is your reaction to the San Francisco Chronicle report regarding Paul Byrd?