Congratulations to Dustin Pedroia for winning the 2008 American League MVP. Pedroia beat out twins first baseman Justin Morneau and his teammate Kevin Youkilis to become the first member of the Red Sox to win the award since Mo Vaughn in 1995.
Pedroia joins Nellie Fox as the only A.L. second basemen to win the MVP.
The MVP caps off two amazing seasons to start Pedroia's career. The 2004 second round pick out of Arizona State has overcome his small physical stature and a small army of doubters to rise to the top of his profession.
As a rookie in 2007, Pedroia started off slowly but got hot in May and played a key role in the Red Sox winning the World Series on his way to winning the A.L. Rookie of the Year.
In 2008, Pedroia avoided the "sophomore slump" and announced himself as a true force at the plate and in the field. He was voted to start the All-Star Game, he won his first Gold Glove and Silver Slugger awards and now he has been named the MVP.
With such an amazing start to his career, Pedroia has set the bar high for his future. However, succeeding when he is doubted is something that Pedroia seems to thrive upon. I have no doubt that he will continue to improve and be a big part of the Red Sox success over the next decade.
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