Almost 3 and 1/2 years ago, I posted this entry on my blog regarding a trip to McCoy Stadium that happened to coincide with the AAA debut of a young Red Sox prospect named Dustin Pedroia. I certainly was impressed by my first look at a ballplayer who was being touted as potentially having a future as a major leaguer.

As much as I liked young Dustin that summer night in Pawtucket, I certainly had no idea that a few years later I would be congratulating him on winning the American League MVP award. I hope Pedey is savoring his award right now, and every baseball analyst who said he was too small and that his swing is too big is eating his words. Rookie-of-the Year, Gold Glove, Silver Slugger, World Series ring and now MVP. Pretty good for a guy who just finished his second full season, eh?