Which players have most affected this years pennant races? Here are some of the top surprises and disappointments that help explain where we are as we head into September.SURPRISESBoston Red Sox: Rick PorcelloThe right-handers first season in Boston was a huge disappointment as he went 9-15 with a 4.92 ERA. This year, hes 17-3 with a 3.23 ERA. Yes, win-loss record is dependent on run support, but six games below .500 to 14 games over .500 is a 20-game swing. That obviously overstates his actual value. But in the same number of innings as last year, Porcello has allowed 34 fewer runs, even though offense has gone up leaguewide, and that has been worth 3-4 additional wins for the Red Sox. Swell Flaska . In taking its goal tally to 99 in all competitions already this season, City delivered another demonstration of its lethal firepower at Etihad Stadium to set up a fourth-round match at home to another second-tier team -- Watford. Swell Vattenflaska . LeBron James and Chris Bosh didnt need any more. Williams scored 11 points in 10 minutes, Alan Anderson scored 17 points, and the Brooklyn Nets finished the exhibition season with a 108-87 win over the Miami Heat on Friday night. http://www.swellbottlesverige.com/ . "Hes going to have hip surgery on Jan. 7, and hell be expected to rehabilitate for four to six months beyond that," Canucks general manager Mike Gillis said Friday in an interview. Swell återförsäljare . The veteran safety was a starter for the Bengals from 2008-2012. He totaled 41 tackles and three interceptions while starting all but four of the 13 games he played last season. Swell Vattenflaska Sverige .Y. - Jerome Samson scored once in regulation and again in the shootout as the St. Dolph ZigglerD.O.B.: July 27, 1980Billed height: 6-footBilled weight: 218 poundsBilled from: Hollywood, FloridaSignature moves: Zig Zag, SuperkickNickname: The ShowoffWWE main roster debut: Jan. 23, 2006College: Kent State UniversityWWE Accolades2-time WWE world champion; first win on Feb. 18, 2011 (SmackDown)5-time Intercontinental champion; first win on Aug. 6, 2010 (SmackDown)1-time United States champion; won on June 19, 2011 (Capitol Punishment)1-time WWE tag team champion (with The Spirit Squad); won on April 3, 2006 (Monday Night Raw)22-time Slammy Award winnerMoney in the Bank Briefcase winner (2012)Other NotesSet school record in pins at St.dddddddddddd Edward High School in Lakewood, Ohio3-time Mid-American conference wrestling champion at Kent State UniversityTotaled 121 wins while wrestling at Kent State university at 165 poundsAppeared in the films Me Him Her and CountdownAppeared in the television shows Deal or No Deal and Silent Library ' ' '