The Red Sox are in first-place without a reliable shortstop and a struggling David Ortiz. A rival American League general manager is envious of Boston's standing. "The Red Sox are so stacked, so good, they can be patient with Ortiz, patient with their shortstop situation, and they can trade Brad Penny if they want to," the GM said. Penny is 5-1 with a 5.96, but he has looked very good as of late.