Dustin Pedroia of the Boston Red Sox was voted American League Most Valuable Player on Tuesday, becoming the first second baseman to win the award in 49 years. Full Article at Taiwan News
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Just like last year. I came to spring training and everyone was talking about a sophomore slump.
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When I first got called up to the major leagues I didn't know what to expect. My biggest thing was to play as hard as I can if I'm in the lineup that day. That's how I'm going to be successful. That's my mindset.
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That's just who I am ... I have to try and find a way to have that edge. It makes me a better player and I'll always have it.
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I'm not the biggest guy in the world ... If I'm walking down the street you obviously wouldn't think that I'm a baseball player.
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I think he will always come up with something ... That’s just the way he’s built. He’s going to compete in everything he does and he’s going to use everything he can to his advantage, which is what good competitors do.
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I don't want people to have unrealistic expectations
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I had to overcome a lot of things to prove people wrong, and so far I've done that ... I have to find a way to have that edge.
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I'm looking forward to this opportunity to teach kids and develop them ... I think being prepared like I was when I was a kid, having my dad there who taught me about baseball at an early age, helped me throughout my career.
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When Ken Griffey travels overseas, one of his greatest objectives will be to talk to young people and to spark their interest in America and in our culture
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I really didn’t know what to expect (with the voting)
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