7/9: 1st half MUP = Penny

What is a MUP? Most Under-appreciated Player. I think the first half award for 2009 Red Sox MUP belongs to Brad Penny. Considering what we expected from him (who thought he'd still be on the team in July?), Penny's ability to go deep in games consistently has given the team a chance to win and kept the bullpen alive and kicking.

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Fenway Guide TRIVIA: ROY infielder

Who is the only other Red Sox infielder aside from Nomar Garciaparra and Dustin Pedroia to win the Rookie of the Year award?

BOS 5, OAK 4: Drew, Papi blasts lead Sox

During the game yesterday, Oakland Athletics shortstop Orlanda Cabrera was shown on camera asking a teammate "how can you hit that." Carbera was referencing Tim Wakefield's knuckleball that was dancing all around the plate last night.