Pedroia to Short?

The news that Dustin Pedroia and the Red Sox have discussed having the Gold Glove second baseman to shortstop isn't exactly a breaking story. Our man Chad Finn mentioned it on his Extra Bases blog a couple of days ago: "They've asked me if I think I could play shortstop," Pedroia told Gammons. "They've put it out there and I've told them I'm all...

Bill James, 1982: “Rightward shifts along the defensive spectrum almost never work.” Boston Red Sox, 2009: “Let’s shift our two best players rightward along the defensive spectrum” Reports have come out from Boston recently that the Sox have discussed with both Kevin Youkilis and Dustin Pedroia the possibility of these players taking up more demanding defensive roles...

Image via Wikipedia The Sox second half SS, Alex Gonzalez recently signed with the rival Toronto Blue Jays. Also, the organization is uncertain about the ability of Jed Lowrie to play everyday in 2010 after his injury woes. That leaves the Red Sox brass with a choice to make! Do they sign a free agent SS, make a trade or return Pedroia to his natural position (SS) while they...

by Tom FornelliFiled under: Red Sox, AL East, MLB Rumors, MLB Hot StoveOne of the biggest problems on defense the Boston Red Sox had last season was the shortstop position. Until the team brought on Alex Gonzalez in August, any ball that was hit towards shortstop was an adventure or a nightmare depending on who you asked. So finding a shortstop for next season has been one of the...

One of the biggest problems on defense the Boston Red Sox had last season was the shortstop position. Until the team brought on Alex Gonzalez at the end of the season, any ball that was hit towards shortstop was an adventure or a nightmare depending on who you asked. So finding a shortstop for next season has been one of the team's biggest priorities, but since the Red Sox aren't really

The Red Sox have asked second baseman Dustin Pedroia, who won the AL MVP Award in 2008, if he could play shortstop for the team if needed next season.

ESPN’s Peter Gammons today is reporting that the Boston Red Sox have asked Dustin Pedroia if he’d be willing to play shortstop in 2010...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...

Dustin Pedroia, winner of the 2008 American League Most Valuable Player and second base Gold Glove, recently told the Boston Red Sox that he would willingly move to shortstop, according to an mlb...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...

After years of either poorly drafting (See: Jed Lowrie), trading away franchise shortstops (See: Nomar Garciaparra) and future franchise shortstops (See: Hanley Ramirez) it appears as the Red Sox have floated the idea of moving All Star Dustin Pedroia to shortstop. Pedroia stated that he was all for the idea and was hoping that Terry Francona [...]

The Red Sox may no longer need a shortstop. Just one day after I went on a lengthy diatribe regarding Boston’s inability to find a suitable shortstop, the club has reportedly found a solution...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...