ESPN’s E:60 profile of the 2007 AL MVP. Pedroia reveals that his road to stardom wasn’t easy….even during his MVP season.
Reporter: Michael Smith
Producer: Vin Cannamela
Editor: Dave Lynch/Bluefoot Entertainment
Video Transcript
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