Actually, if you remember, Joe played in the Mexican leagues before ending up in the majors, and according to Dusty, 'people of color play better in the heat.' A few seasons playing in Mexico, plus his heavily tanned arms make him a 'person of color' in Dusty's book, and therefore, a good closer. However, I'm currently trying to get a $50,000 grant from NU to find out why he was only good for one season... :D P.S. Is sarcasm officially posted in green? no. there is no official color.