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According to several league sources, the Red Sox have already decided it would be in their best interest to begin discussions this winter about a possible long-term contract extension with veteran second baseman Dustin Pedroia.

Will Middlebrooks worked out at shortstop for the Boston Red Sox on Thursday, a sign he could play there if Dustin Pedroia remains sidelined with a thumb injury.

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia believes teammate Jacoby Ellsbury should have won the 2011 American League MVP award. Ellsbury finished second behind Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander, who last week was named the AL's Cy Young w...