Pedrioas Retires

Dustin Pedroia announced his retirement early Monday morning after a Hall of Fame career with the Boston Red Sox.

After 14 years playing second base for the Red Sox, 37-year-old Dustin Pedrioa has decided to hang up his jersey for the last time.

Champlain College freshman, Emma Wilkinson, who has been watching Pedroia play her entire life, had this to say about his retirement. “Initially I was extremely sad to be losing Peddy because he has been one of my favorite players since I could understand baseball. However, I am so happy for him to continue his life journey and look forward to the new generation of players.”

Pedroia’s career was one like no other. He was the American League Most Valuable Player and Silver Slugger in 2008, Rookie of the year in 2007, Three-time World Series Champion, four-time all-star as well as four golf glove awards.

He made the following statement about his career; “I have no regrets about anything” and that retiring from baseball was not a very hard decision for him. Now that the 37-year-olds baseball career is over Dustin's main plan is to focus on his family. He said “I’m always going to be around. I’m always here for everybody in the Red Sox organization.”

“I definitely want to be involved, but I don’t know in what capacity yet,” Pedroia shared. “But I think when all my boys are out of the house, that’s when things will change to more of a greater role with the organization. Just right now I want to enjoy being a dad and having fun with my boys, and just being here.”

By Peter Miller

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