David Ortiz appeared on "Costas Now" on HBO last week, for a sit-down interview with Bob Costas. Costas has an earnest eagerness that borders on annoying on occasion, but the vast majority of the time he has an excellent way of asking random questions that give you rare insight into athletes... and this interview is no exception.

Costas asks Papi about his constant chattering out on the basepaths- and Papi says he talks about anything, mostly baseball, but he'll talk about anything. Papi says that sometimes guys will try and focus on what's going on between the pitcher and batter... but they'll still end up talking to him anyway because he's "like a dessert". More specifically, "chocolate thunder dessert".

I am calling him Chocolate Thunder Dessert from now on.

He talks about the Dominican Republic, and the important role baseball plays in everyday life for all kids around the Dominican. "We got [baseball] in our blood", he says- that baseball is the national pasttime there, and there's not even a close second.

They also talk about Papi's boundless enthusiasm and love for the game- and his constant joking and pranks. Torii Hunter makes an appearance to talk about his old pal Papi, and says, "When he walks in a room full of people, he will light up that room because he comes in with that big smile."

Papi (and Torii) talks about the time Twins' teammate Corey put peanut butter - smooth, not chunky - in his underwear, and he didn't realize it all while he was putting on his pants and jersey... until he got to the door of the clubhouse, and then hollered, "Wait a minute! Something's not right!" and then went chasing after Corey. Torii says Papi pulled his pants down, looked down and said, "Did I boo-boo on myself?"

Torii also says, about the Twins releasing Papi, "I think that's the biggest mistake the Twins ever made. Ever. They made a lot-- but that was the biggest ever." Indeed- thank you, Twins. But Torii wasn't done with his praise for David, he later says, "David Ortiz is definitely worth loving. If you want to be like somebody, kids, be like David Ortiz. Have fun with the game, play hard... and hit homers in a clutch situation." Torii Hunter, I like you a lot.

Here's full video of the whole interview: