And now, taking his place next to Trump, the Patriots, and the battle for the border wall, there is Dustin Pedroia, unfortunately for Pedroia. Yesterday, the 35-year-old former MVP was placed on the injured list, meaning he will not be on the Red Sox opening day roster. And the Red Sox want to try to protect the $40 million they have invested in Pedroia over the next three seasons. Cora said that Pedroia will play in today's grapefruit league game vs Toronto as well as Thursday's game vs Tampa and Saturday's game vs Pittsburgh. In fact, while the Red Sox said that Pedroia playing 125 games would be nice, they would take 100 games.

Source: Forbes March 19, 2019 20:26 UTC