Red Sox' Bold Move to Win AL MVP Pushes Dave Portnoy onto Center Stage!

Dave Portnoy Makes Historic AL MVP Prediction For Red Sox Superstar originally appeared on NESN . Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Barstool Sports founder and Massachusetts native Dave Portnoy is a huge Boston sports fan .

And when it comes to sports betting, he's not afraid to put his money where his mouth is. He's been impressed by Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony, who's dominated the World Baseball Classic over the last few weeks. After Anthony's game-winning home run against the Dominican Republic in Sunday's semifinal game, Portnoy made a bold prediction for the 21-year-old star.

"That is my pick. That is my future right now. This Roman Anthony, he is a monster," Portnoy said on Monday morning's episode of "Wake Up Barstool.

" "I would put him... MVP this year. He's that good.