Penny's Sox tenure comes to an end

[MaineDem]

BOSTON -- Brad Penny's days in a Red Sox uniform appear to be over.

According to The Boston Herald, the veteran right-hander requested and received his release on Wednesday night, clearing the way for Thursday's arrival of newly acquired reliever Billy Wagner.

"I asked for my release and I got it," Penny told The Herald.

A two-time All-Star, Penny went 7-8 with a 5.61 ERA in 24 starts this season for Boston, the last of which was a four-inning, eight-run outing against the Yankees last Friday.

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So long...