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Boston's Pedroia Wins American League MVP

Second baseman, last season's top rookie, beats out Minnesota's Morneau, teammate Youkilis

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(Newser) – Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia was named the American League’s Most Valuable Player today, the Globe reports, beating out Minnesota’s Justin Morneau and Red Sox teammate Kevin Youkilis. Pedroia, 25, was the AL’s top rookie last season, and finished 2008 with a league-leading 213 hits, batting .326 with 17 home runs and 83 RBIs. He also won the Gold Glove at his position.

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia won the American League Most Valuable Player award today.
Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia won the American League Most Valuable Player award today.   (AP Photo)
Boston's Dustin Pedroia, the American League's top rookie in 2007, is the league's most valuable player for 2008.
Boston's Dustin Pedroia, the American League's top rookie in 2007, is the league's most valuable player for 2008.   (AP Photo)
Boston second baseman Dustin Pedroia beat out Minnesota's Justin Morneau and Red Sox teammate Kevin Youkilis to win the American League MVP award.
Boston second baseman Dustin Pedroia beat out Minnesota's Justin Morneau and Red Sox teammate Kevin Youkilis to win the American League MVP award.   (AP Photo)
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