12/03/2008 - Boston, MA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Boston Red Sox have agreed to terms with AL MVP Dustin Pedroia on a six-year contract with a club option for 2015.
Financial terms were not disclosed, but numerous media outlets in Boston say the deal is worth $40.5 million. The new pact covers Pedroia's remaining arbitration years and buys out two years of free agency -- three if the option is exercised.
According to the Boston Globe, Pedroia will receive a $1.5 million signing bonus and a $1.5 million salary for 2009. He'll earn $3.5 million in 2010, $5.5 million in 2011, $8 million in 2012, $10 million in 2013 and $10 million in 2014, with a club option for $11 million in 2015 and a buyout of that option worth $500,000.
The paper also said the option will increase to $13 million should Pedroia win another MVP over the next six years. A top-three finish in the MVP voting would also increase the option.
The gritty second baseman, who also won a Gold Glove this past season, batted .326 with 17 home runs, 83 RBI and 118 runs scored. He also ranked first in the AL in doubles with 54, fourth in total bases with 322 and was the only player who had at least 175 hits, 75 runs scored, 75 RBI, 15 home runs, and 20 stolen bases.
Pedroia, the 2007 AL Rookie of the Year, became the seventh player ever this past season to lead the AL in runs, hits and doubles in the same season, and the first since Cal Ripken Jr. in 1983. He was also the eighth AL player ever to earn MVP, Gold Glove and Silver Slugger awards in the same season.
<< Astros make it official with Hampton
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<< Eagles place Jean-Gilles on IR
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Max Jean-Gilles on injured reserve with a broken fibula.
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Raleigh, NC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Carolina Hurricanes have made a coaching
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Concord, NC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Roush Fenway Racing has named Donnie Wingo as
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Valencia denies bankruptcy claim >>
Valencia, Spain (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Valencia have dismissed reports that the
club is on the verge of bankruptcy following a worsening of their financial
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The 2002 and 2004 Spanish champions are reported to be almost $822 mill
Penguins recall Darling from Wheeling >>
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American Hockey League team announced on Wednesday.
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Wilson inks Celtic extension >>
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Nashville, TN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Nashville Predators assigned Jed Ortmeyer
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LaDainian Tomlinson Favorite to be 2007 NFL MVP
With the first NFL preseason game less than two weeks away, it is time to start thinking about football once again at MySportsbook.com. Reigning NFL MVP LaDainian Tomlinson is currently the 5-1 co-favorite to win the award again alongside Super Bowl MVP Peyton Manning.
This shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone after his all out assault on the record books last season. For those suffering from amnesia or were under a rock last football season, all L.T. did last season was set the NFL record for rushing touchdowns (28), total touchdowns (31) and total points scored (186) to go along with his 1815 rushing yards and 508 receiving yards. At 6-1, Tom Brady is next in line which isn’t surprising considering all of the firepower the Pats added over the off-season. With the addition of Randy Moss, Donte Stallworth and Wes Welker; it would be quite difficult for Brady’s numbers not to improve from last years 3529 yards and 24 touchdowns. There appears to be some decent value in Drew Bees at 10-1 considering he probably would have won the award last year if it wasn’t for L.T.’s record breaking season.
There is no reason to think the Saints will come back to earth this season and playing in a weak NFC, they should have as good a shot as any to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl. At 15-1, Donovan McNabb could also be worth a look. Remember, many felt he was the MVP of the first half of the season before going down with a season ending injury. Reportedly, he is in great shape and well ahead of schedule to return to form. Also, he could have some added motivation to put up big numbers this season with the Eagles using their first pick in the draft on McNabb’s future successor Kevin Kolb.
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