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08/27/2009 - 12:27am
Red Sox release Penny
By: Alex Speier

Brad Penny confirmed via text message to WEEI.com's Rob Bradford that he had requested and was granted his release following Wednesday's game against the White Sox. The news of the pitcher's release was first reported by the Boston Herald. Penny, signed to a one-year, $5 million deal this offseason, told the Herald that he was hoping to be released so that he would have time to sign with a contending club before Aug. 31, thereby making him eligible to pitch in the postseason.
 
As WEEI.com reported Tuesday, Penny was not eligible to be traded after he was claimed on trade waivers earlier this month and subsequently pulled back by the Red Sox.
 
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08/27/2009 - 12:24am
Report: Penny asks for, granted release
By: Rob Bradford

According to the Boston Herald, Brad Penny asked for and was granted his release by the Red Sox, clearing a roster spot for newly-acquired reliever Billy Wagner. “I enjoyed playing with all of the guys,” he told the Herald after the Red Sox' 3-2 win over the Chicago White Sox, Wednesday night. “I played for a great manager on a great team. I had a great time. I enjoyed it. I wish things had worked out better, but that happens.” He finishes his stint with the Red Sox with a 7-8 mark and a 5.61 ERA.


08/26/2009 - 9:44pm
Ortiz walkoff in the bottom of the ninth beats White Sox, 3-2
By: Mike Petraglia

David Ortiz's second homer of the night, a long drive down the right field line, lifted the Red Sox over the White Sox, 3-2, on Wednesday night at Fenway Park. It marked Ortiz's 10th career walkoff homer and ninth with the Red Sox as Boston won its third straight. Tim Wakefield made his first start since July 8 and looked very impressive. The knuckleballer threw 94 pitches, 73 for strikes, allowing just four hits and one run over seven innings. Ramon Ramirez allowed a run in the eighth, denying Wakefield the chance at the win. 


08/26/2009 - 5:55pm
Francona remembers Sen. Kennedy
By: Mike Petraglia

 
Toward the end of his daily briefing with reporters, Red Sox manager Terry Francona remembered the late Senator Edward Kennedy, who threw out the ceremonial first pitch this past April 7 at Fenway Park. "That day was very special for me," Francona recalled. "I can't sit here and say we were best friends but it was an honor to meet him. I got to escort him to the mound. I had a picture taken and he sent me a wonderful note. And from what I understand that was one of his special things, he did a lot of things in person and he did it himself. I was lucky enough to have one and I still have it sitting on my desk." 
 
 


08/26/2009 - 4:21pm
Francona on bullpen: 'Nobody's running on fumes'
By: Carlson Mozdiez

Red Sox Manager Terry Francona briefly met with the media prior to Wednesday night's game against the White Sox. Here are some of the pre-game notes from his media session at Fenway Park:

On Tim Wakefield: The Sox are hoping he pitches with health. The Sox can play the corners a little bit tighter (to prevent bunts) since Wakefield's mobility is limited. Francona said "He may have to cover his position. We have to be aware of that."

On Wakefield's absence: His reliability is important and his reliable innings are valued. He made the All-Star team this year.

On the Red Sox Bullpen: Francona said "nobody's running on fumes."

On Senator Ted Kennedy: "That day was very special for me."(Kennedy's First pitch at Fenway on Opening Day). "He sent me a wonderful note."


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