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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Feb 1, 2021 11:17:55 GMT -5
Dustin Pedroia announces retirement; Boston Red Sox second baseman ends career after 14 seasons Updated 11:11 AM; Today 11:11 AM
By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com
Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia has announced his retirement, the team announced Monday. Pedroia, 37, played 14 years with the club but has appeared in only nine games over the last three years due to recurring knee injuries.
Red Sox officials praised Pedroia in a release from the team.
“Dustin is so much more than his American League Most Valuable Player award, his All-Star Game selections, and the Gold Gloves he amassed throughout his impressive 17-year career in our organization,” said Principal Owner John Henry.
“Dustin came to represent the kind of grit, passion, and competitive drive that resonates with baseball fans everywhere and especially with Red Sox fans. He played the game he loves in service to our club, its principles and in pursuit of championships. Most of all we are forever grateful to him for what he brought to our club and to our region as an important role model showing all of us how much one can accomplish with determination and hard work.”
“Dustin has been an integral part of our club from draft day through retirement,” said Chairman Tom Werner. “During his time with the Red Sox, we have had the opportunity to see Dustin evolve into one of the best second basemen in the game as a player and watch him grow as a husband to Kelli and father to his three incredible children. The full impact of the Pedroia family extends well beyond the walls of Fenway Park and into the Boston community through their work with military families and the Jimmy Fund. We congratulate Dustin on a tremendous career, and thank him and Kelli for their contributions to our club and our community.”
“Through championships and injuries, Dustin’s disciplined approach never wavered,” said President and CEO Sam Kennedy. “His work ethic is incomparable, and we saw him attack his rehab during the last chapter of his career with the same intensity he approached the batter’s box in his prime. I know hanging up his spikes is not an easy decision for a competitor of his caliber. We are fortunate to have had him in a Red Sox uniform for so long and look forward to welcoming him back to Fenway Park to celebrate his career.”
More to come.
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Feb 1, 2021 11:18:34 GMT -5
Red Sox @redsox · 15m Thank you for every… Laser Hit Double Play Turned Hop at Second Filthy Jersey Electric Soundbite World Series Championship
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Feb 1, 2021 11:20:16 GMT -5
Not shocking but still a bummer Loved watching Pedey play, was lucky to see him play in person a few times played the game the right way and left it all on the field. Wish him nothing but happiness and great health.
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Feb 1, 2021 11:21:05 GMT -5
OverTheMonster @overthemonster · 14m This was obviously inevitable, but this is still really a bummer. Not fair that he never got to come out for at least that one last at bat.
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Feb 1, 2021 11:26:48 GMT -5
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Feb 1, 2021 11:27:31 GMT -5
joon @joonlee · 14m
Team is holding a Zoom retirement press conference later today at 1:30 PM
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Feb 1, 2021 11:28:52 GMT -5
OverTheMonster @overthemonster · 3m I've long hoped Pedroia would transition to the booth after his career was over. No idea if that's something he's at all interested in, but I think he'd be great.
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Feb 1, 2021 11:30:10 GMT -5
OverTheMonster @overthemonster · 13m This is my favorite sports quote of all time, though Chad cleaned it up a bit
Chad Finn @globechadfinn · 13m “Ask Jeff Francis who I am.”
OverTheMonster @overthemonster · 12m Well, either that one or when he was asked about signing a below-market deal to which he responded "Are you kidding? I'm rich as f#$#."
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Feb 1, 2021 11:33:59 GMT -5
Bill Koch @billkoch25 · 21m Pedroia was drafted by the #RedSox in the second round in 2004. He played in 1,506 career games, trailing only Bobby Doerr among the club's second basemen. Also won four Gold Gloves and was a finalist three other time
Three-time World Series champion, former American League Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player. A proper franchise legend.
John Henry -- 'Dustin came to represent the kind of grit, passion, and competitive drive that resonates with baseball fans everywhere and especially with #RedSox fans. He played the game he loves in service to our club, its principles and in pursuit of championships.'
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Feb 1, 2021 11:41:27 GMT -5
Looking back at Dustin Pedroia’s injury-plagued final years with the Red Sox By Peter Abraham Globe Staff,Updated February 1, 2021, 22 minutes ago
Dustin Pedroia officially announced his retirement, a knee injury cutting short the former MVP’s career. The Red Sox second baseman tried to come back on multiple occasions, but each time the knee would not respond.
A look back at his recent injury history:
2016 season: Plays 154 games and hits .318 with an .825 OPS and 12 defensive runs saved.
Oct. 12, 2016: Has left knee surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital to remove a section of the meniscus and smooth arthritic joint surfaces. Team orthopedist Dr. Peter Asnis does the surgery. Related: Dustin Pedroia's greatest moments with the Red Sox
April 21, 2017: In Baltimore, Pedroia is injured in the eighth inning of a 2-0 loss at Baltimore. On a force play at second base, Manny Machado aggressively slides over the bag and spikes Pedroia in the knee. Pedroia misses 56 of the remaining 145 games, twice going on the injured list.
Oct. 15, 2017: Has arthroscopic surgery to determine the extent of his injuries.
Oct. 25, 2017: Has what is termed “cartilage restoration surgery” by Dr. Riley Williams III at the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan. Also has microfracture surgery on his tibia.
May 26-29, 2018: Goes 1 for 11 in three games after coming off the injured list. Returns to the injured list May 30 for the remainder of the season.
July 20, 2018: Has surgery in Arizona to remove scar tissue from left knee. Dr. Thomas Carter does the procedure.
Feb. 15, 2019: Says the cartilage restoration surgery was a mistake and he would not have undergone it had he known the difficulty in returning.
April 9-15, 2019: Returns from the injured list and goes 2 for 19 in five games.
April 17, 2019: Feels a pop in his knee taking a swing at Yankee Stadium in the second inning and leaves the game. Returns to the injured list the next day.
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May 2-9, 2019: Plays in five minor league games.
May 13, 2019: Injury rehabilitation assignment is stopped because of what the team describes as “minor knee soreness.”
May 17, 2019: Begins another injury rehabilitation assignment.
May 25, 2019: During a game with Double A Portland, Pedroia takes himself out after two at-bats because of pain in his knee.
May 27, 2019: Placed on the 60-day injured list and acknowledges he’s not sure whether he’ll be able to play again.
June 2, 2019: Returns to Arizona to contemplate his future.
Aug. 6, 2019: Undergoes a “knee joint preservation procedure” by Dr. Matt Provencher at the Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colo. It’s his fifth surgery on the knee. Related: ‘It would be nice to not hurt.’ Dustin Pedroia knows he’s playing the long game now
Nov. 11, 2019: Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom says Pedroia has given him “every indication” he plans to play in 2020 and has returned to working out.
Jan. 21, 2020: Suffers what is described as a significant setback with his knee.
Feb. 23, 2020: After not reporting to spring training, Pedroia is placed on the 60-day injured list. He is away from the team all season.
Oct. 31, 2020: Activated off the injured list and returned to the 40-man roster. Team officials concede he is not healthy and there are no expectations that he can play.
Feb. 1, 2021: Pedroia announces he will end his playing career because of the injury.
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Feb 1, 2021 11:43:21 GMT -5
Dustin Pedroia’s greatest moments with the Red Sox By Andrew Mahoney Globe Staff,Updated February 1, 2021, 10 minutes ago
Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia could no longer delay the inevitable and called it a career on Monday. Since the end of the 2017 season, he appeared in just nine games as his balky knee would not allow him to stay on the field.
He finishes his career with a .299/.365/.439 line, totaling 1,805 hits. He did it with his defense as well, winning four Gold Gloves.
Here’s a look at some of Pedroia’s top moments with the Red Sox.
2004
Selected in second round of 2004 draft with the 65th pick out of Arizona State.
2006
▪ Called up from Pawtucket on Aug. 21, Pedroia makes his Major League debut the next night and gets first Major League hit against the Los Angeles Angels in his second at bat, off Joe Saunders. He played 27 games at second base, 19 of which were starts, and six games (five starts) at short stop.
▪ Hit his first home run off Kansas City’s Luke Hudson on Sept. 21, and recorded his first multi-hit game.
2007
▪ Named AL Rookie of the Year after leading all rookies batting .317 batting average. He received 24 of 28 1st-place votes and was the only player named on all 28 ballots. Also led rookies in doubles (39), was second in OBP (.380) and multi-hit games (49), and ranked third in runs (86) and hits (165).
▪ Started all 14 postseason games, hitting .283 with two home runs and 10 RBIs. He set a postseason rookie record with six doubles.
▪ In Game 7 of the ALCS, he went 3-for-5 with a home run and five RBIs. The home run in the seventh inning was a two-run shot that extended the Red Sox lead to 5-2. The Sox would go on to win, 11-2.
▪ He became the first rookie to hit a leadoff home run in Game 1 of the World Series against the Colorado Rockies.
2008
▪ Became the first Red Sox player ever with 5 runs and 5 hits in a game, turning the trick on Aug. 11 in a 19-17 win over the Rangers.
▪ Was just the eighth player in AL history to earn MVP, Gold Glove, and Silver Slugger awards in the same season. He batted .326 with 17 home runs and 83 RBIs while establishing franchise records for a season by a second baseman in runs, hits, doubles, batting average, total bases, and extra-base hits.
2009
▪ Hit a home run in his first plate appearance of the season on April 7 vs. Tampa Bay, and in his last one of the seasons on Oct. 4 against Cleveland.
2010
▪ In a 13-11 win at Colorado, Pedroia goes 5-for-5 with three home runs and finishes with a career-high 15 bases.
2011
▪ Had career-highs with 21 home runs, 91 RBI, 26 stolen bases and a .387 OBP
▪ Posted a career-high 25-game hit streak from June 29 to July 28.
2012
▪ Led the Red Sox in games (141), hits, 163, doubles (39), multi-hit games (47), total bases (229), extra-base hits (tied, 57), stolen bases (20), and on base percentage (.347)
2013
▪ Signs an 8-year, $110 contract extension that runs through 2021 on July 24.
▪ Played in all 16 postseason games as the Red Sox win the World Series.
2014
▪ Set a Red Sox record with a .997 fielding percentage at second base and won his 4th Gold Glove Award. Led the Sox with 153 hits, 45 multi-hit games, and 11 games with 3+ hits in just 135 games.
▪ Hit his 100th career home run, a grand slam in the 6th inning off Ryan Cook that also pushed him to the 500-RBI plateau on May 2.
2015
▪ Hits two home runs in 8-0 win on Opening Day over the Philadelphia Phillies on April 5.
▪ Has two home runs, his fifth career- multi-homer game, and drives in four runs against the Twins on May 27.
▪ Has his third multi-home run game of the season in a 10-1 win over the Orioles on Sept. 16.
2016
▪ In a 13-2 pasting of the Twins, Pedroia goes 5 for 5 with three singles and two doubles on July 21.
▪ With the Sox trailing the Angels, 3-1 in the ninth inning with two outs, Pedroia belts a three-run homer to rally the Sox for the win on July 31. Related: Looking back at Dustin Pedroia’s injury-plagued final years with the Red Sox
2017
▪ Pedroia had a two-run single in the second inning and another in the sixth, but it was his defensive gem in the ninth inning that had everyone talking after the 7-5 win over the Rangers on July 4.
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Feb 1, 2021 11:44:27 GMT -5
Chris Mason @bychrismason · 18m It isn't the ending that Dustin Pedroia deserved, but it was probably inevitable given the way he played the game.
He left everything he had on that field.
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Feb 1, 2021 11:47:17 GMT -5
Christopher Smith @smittyonmlb Dustin Pedroia's $13.3M AAV will still count toward the CBT in 2021. 12:22 PM · Feb 1, 2021·TweetDeck
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Feb 1, 2021 11:48:38 GMT -5
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Feb 1, 2021 11:49:12 GMT -5
Rob Bradford @bradfo · 30m Just talked to David Ortiz about Pedroia retirement: 'He showed the whole planet it wasn't about height, it was about balls ... If I had to pick one player to pay to watch it was Dustin Pedroia'
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