A Red Sox player is Lupica's MVP. Twenty-fifth year in a row.

"Brad Lidge, the Phillies' closer, won't win the MVP award in the National League.

But he ought to."

No, he ought not.

Though it's a more compelling argument than K-Rod in the AL.

I also have to give Lupica credit for turning his back on Billy Wagner. It must be difficult to say goodbye to the ones you love.


"And Kevin Youkilis, who can play first or third base for the Red Sox, who bats cleanup for the Red Sox now that Manny doesn't, is MVP of the American League."

My favorite moment of the baseball season occurred in last night's ALCS Game Two.

Eighth inning, tie game runners on first and second, Youkilis batting.

6-4-3 DP.

But I know it wasn't a choke. It couldn't be a choke. Because Youk doesn't choke. He just doesn't. Look at his beard and look at the dirt on his uniform.