Poll: Red Sox First Half MVP

With the “first half” of the season in the books, who do you think was most deserving of the Red Sox First Half Most Valuable Player Award? Kevin Youkilis: Not only is Youk the de-facto leader of the 2010 Boston Red Sox, he’s been one of their most consistent performers. (.293 AVG/.981 OPS/18 HR/57 RBI) Adrian Beltre: Beltre came into the season with the expectation that he would wow with the glove — instead, it’s been his bat that has been doing the “wowing”. (.330 AVG/.907 OPS/13 HR/55 RBI) David Ortiz: Your 2010 HR Derby Champion!!! After a miserable first month, he’s been one of the best hitters in baseball. (.263 AVG/.945 OPS/18 HR/57 RBI) Jon Lester: While the other aces went missing, this one stepped up and delivered time and time again. (11-3/2.78 ERA/9.3 SO/9) Daniel Bard: I think he pitched, and pitched well, in every game thus far this season — or so it seems. (1.90 ERA/41 G/3.75 SO/BB) Note: There is a poll embedded...