The two top finishers in the NL Rookie of the Year voting have locked in long-term deals with their respective teams, Ryan Braun and Troy Tulowitzki with the Brewers and Rockies, respectively.
Can the winner in the American League get any love, Theo?
The Boston Herald reported earlier this month the Red Sox have approached Dustin Pedroia with a contract extension that gives him financial security and the team their second baseman at a reasonable price. Pedroia, who impressed the baseball world with his 317/380/442 line last season, has dropped in production a tad in 2008 at just 295/332/406, and is on pace to draw less walks and strike out with more frequency. Still, due to the lack of offensive production at second base in the AL and his defensive prowess, Pedroia seems like a smart long-term investment,
