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Chris Carpenter put on a batting practice show in Fenway

2013 World Series Media Day

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 22: Chris Carpenter of the St. Louis Cardinals looks on during batting practice during 2013 World Series Media Day at Fenway Park on October 22, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Red Sox host the Cardinals in Game 1 on October 23, 2013. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

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This is fun. From Joe Strauss’ latest, talking about New England native Chris Carpenter’s return to Fenway park:

There’s enough tug here for the sidelined former Cy Young Award winner to ask Matheny if he could participate in batting practice. (Carpenter only bunted during pregame work with the Jays.) Permission granted, Carpenter drove five balls over the Monster, each to his teammates’ loud approval. “It felt great,” Carpenter said as batting practice ended.

Fun, yes. But it’s also worth remembering the next time you hear a story about a player impressing everyone in batting practice before a game. If a DL’d pitcher can put on a BP show, a lot of guys can. They’re big leaguers, after all.