right now there is no question that bobby doerr is better than Dustin Pedroia (when ranking Red Sox 2B). it's possible that pedroia will pass him when it's all said and done, but he has a long way to go before that happens. 2000 hits, 220 HR, 1200 RBI, almost 1100 runs, .288 AVG, more BB than K. doerr was a bad base stealer, but that's the only strike against him.
it's not crazy to think pedroia could become the best 2B in the sox's history, but it is crazy to think he currently holds that distinction. for the record, i don't see pedroia passing doerr - injuries happens, a trade is possible, pedroia doesn't have much of a track record (to consider durability, continued success, etc.), and last year may have been pedroia's ceiling. it's just too early for the comparison.
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