The fate of “Tek” has still yet to be decided by the Red Sox organization, and who knows who will be behind the plate for Boston once Spring Training rolls around.
However one thing is for sure, 25 year-old Dustin Pedroia will be in the 4th spot for many years to come wearing the infamous Boston red.
Pedroia went from being the 2007 Rookie of the year last year, to becoming the American League MVP, winning a Gold Glove, and a Silver Slugger award all in 2008.
The only piece missing from the puzzle at the end of this year’s season was the security of prolonging his career in the city of Boston.
However on Wednesday, that all changed and Dustin Pedroia’s future with the Red Sox was secured like a gem stone from South Africa. Pedroia and the Red Sox reached a 6-year $40.5 million deal possibly keeping Pedroia in a ‘Sox jersey until 2014 and possibly costing Boston more money than one of those gem stones.
This past season, Pedroia tallied 213 hits driving in 83 RBI’s and maintained a career high batting average of .326. The decision of keeping Pedroia could not have been any easier for the Red Sox.
What does the future hold for this multi-talented superstar in the twilight of his career? I guarentee the Red Sox will have another ring over the next few years and part of their success will come from the acquired gem at secondbase.
It’s excellent they have Pedroia in their team until 2014. I love the Red Sox