In this Oct. 6, 2008 file photo, Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia follows through as he flips the ball to first base to put out Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Vladimir Guerrero on a ground ball in the third inning of Game 4 of baseball's American League division series in Boston. Pedroia has won the American League Most Valuable Player award.

Red Sox stories from Boston.com | Fri, Nov 21

He's such a good player," Red Sox manager Terry Francona said. "When the game's on the line, he's a better player."

Pedroia became the 10th Red Sox player to take the award and first since Mo Vaughn in 1995. He also is just the third player to become MVP the season after earning the Rookie of the Ye...

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