... in 2008. In his first two years of playing professional ball, Pedroia won almost every offensive and defensive award possible, and even won a World Series. ... 5′7″, 170 lbs), Pedroia’s story is hardly inspirational. As a kid, he wanted to ... , teammates, and Sox ownership. Between each chapter, we get commentary on Pedroia’s career at every level from former and current coaches ...

... do it?' I can do it. I really want to do it." Reading that particular quote is interesting to say the least. It seems as though Pedroia begins his verbal thought process ... free agent options, regardless of who they would eventually sign from that group. If Pedroia is more than willing, and judging by his comments I think it's safe to say that he is, to make the ...

... it was reported in itself lets you know how it is being viewed, and likely that it is just the first domino to fall. Pedroia was a top-five second basemen in 2009. Between himself, Chase Utley, Ian ... or more home runs in three straight seasons. Phillips was already going to settle in behind Pedroia in most rankings at second base, but he could move up a spot or two into the fifth or sixth spot on ...

... it?’ I can do it. I really want to do it.” (I really really really want to do it…pahhleease) If you need me to clarify that for you, Pedroia hasn’t gotten sleep in a while and he’s had a few too many Red Bull’ ... published. Could and will are two very different things. Of course he could play SS…Pedroia came through the system as a SS and moved to 2nd base ...

... ’ve asked me if I think I could play shortstop,” Pedroia said. “They’ve put it out there and I’ve told ... one-year stopgap at second and would expect to move Pedroia back there eventually. Red Sox Nation ... pitcher. The only concern is that a shortstop tends to be more likely to get hurt than a second baseman and Pedroia is not exactly a big guy. Bet on baseball futures ...

... a fully-equipped weight room and tennis courts (Pedroia's original sport and the source of his astounding hand-eye ... swim, sail and relax. "It was awesome," Pedroia says, "but I couldn't take time off from trying to put the Red Sox back ... . "We want to change things in baseball," Pedroia says with a laugh. "Seriously, last season was unacceptable. I don't want ...

... 8217;ve asked me if I think I could play shortstop,” Pedroia says. “They’ve put it out there and I’ve told ... training in 2006, this is what he had to say… “Look,” Pedroia says, “I was 20 pounds heavier. I tried to get big ... Sox back where they belong.” If they do move Pedroia, it was said by Gammons that they could potentially look at free agent 2B ...

... reasonable chunk of change that when we open next spring, Pedroia’s not at short. But it can’t hurt to ask. If anything, it can only help. The less appreciated ... or one that we’d be happy with. The interesting question is whether or not Pedroia knows all of the above; that, effectively, his interview was a negotiating tactic. Because if he knows that and was still so genuine, ...

... demands to land the only decent shortstop on the market. Could Pedroia play shortstop effectively? It seems likely. His career UZR ... scouting report offers a similar picture. Pedroia graded out as the fifth best second baseman in the game, coming in above average ... move without some precedent. This move won’t make Pedroia significantly more valauble, as what he adds in offensive scarcity ...

... in detail. As you are probably well aware, I fucking loathe Dustin Pedroia. Now, he is definitely a good fielding 2B and an above average hitter, to ... decline in his normal batting average. In short (you see what I did there?), Pedroia is really quite the lucky hitter, not necessarily a great one. ... crappy offerings boils down to luck in the end. Pedroia's luck this past year was undoubtedly ...

... I can't wait for to call me and ask, 'can you do it?' I can do it. I really want to do it. ” -- Dustin Pedroia "They've asked me if I think I could play shortstop," Pedroia told ESPN ... 39;s what the Sox think anyways. I'm intrigued by this though, because I'm not worried so much about Pedroia's transition to SS, as much as I'm excited to see who we ...

... their free agent and trade options before turning to Pedroia at shortstop. 10:13am: The Red Sox asked ... play shortstop, according to ESPN's Peter Gammons.  Pedroia's thoughts: "They've put it ... 'Can you do it?' I can do it. I really want to do it." Right now it appears that the Red Sox are just considering the switch for Pedroia.  As Gammons notes, shifting ...

... ;s shortstop situation is once again in flux, and now there is a new possible solution - Dustin Pedroia.According to Peter Gammons, the Red Sox have approached ... shortstop in 2010. In Gammons' article, Pedroia says, ""They've asked me if I think I could play ... routine plays, much like Derek Jeter. By moving Pedroia to shortstop, the Sox could bring in a second baseman like Orlando ...

... to anyone. According to Gammons, the Red Sox have broached the idea of Pedroia moving over to shortstop for at least next year. The move would allow them to pursue a free agent second baseman ... is going to help the Red Sox then I’m all for it. I’ve got the utmost faith in Pedroia and I’m sure the Red Sox do too. Otherwise, they wouldn’t have asked him if he was interested ...

... Sox fan I felt it necessary to chime in on the talks of Dustin Pedroia possibly moving over to shortstop. The idea of a player moving ... player have made the move recently with success. I think Pedroia compares favorably to Marco Scutaro, who is a possible free ... his quick release and footwork should make up that somewhat. Keep in mind Pedroia was drafted as a shortstop out of Arizona State and played ...