"C" or no, Dustin Pedroia is the Red Sox captain

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The Boston Red Sox just awarded second-basement Distin Pedroia a contract extension worth $100 million dollars. Negotiations did not include discussion of awarding Pedroia a captain's "C," but it would have been a formality: Dustin Pedroia is the leader of the Red Sox.

Keeping Up with the Numbers in Soccer

Ogo Sylla offers his thoughts on how finance and economics have become integral sciences in soccer today and the newly-evolved transfer market landscape.

Is it finally the year for the Pittsburgh Pirates?

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Commentary from Jordan Greer on why the Pittsburgh Pirates will finish above .500 and make the playoffs for the first time since 1992.  Click here to watch.

 

Relevant Articles:

 

5 Reasons the Pittsburgh Pirates Will Make the Playoffs in 2013

 

Is This the Year the Pirates Avoid the Second-Half Collapse?

 

 

 

Hey LeBron: Not 1... not 2... but 3 will do!

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Commentary by Rilwan Ameen on how LeBron James can further enhance his legacy by winning a third Olympic Gold Medal in 2016.

Video Link:

http://youtu.be/D6w2p3tFlhU

Sources:

Lebron James' Team USA Career Likely Over

Lebron's Status For 2016 Olympic Games Remains Up In The Air

Dwight Howard's Big Move to the Houston Rockets

Dwight Howard in his Houston Rockets #12 jersey

Commentary by Donato DiRenzo about former NBA Laker's center Dwight Howard and his decision to play for the Houston Rockets.


Click here to watch: Dwight Howard Commentary




Sources:

ESPN Article on Dwight Howard

Sports Illustrated Rockets Introduce "Rocketman"

Lakers Will Not Compete Until Next Summer

Sources:

For Lakers and Kobe Bryant, next summer is the dream season

Salary-Cap Scenario Breakdowns

Resigning Cano Would Be a Mistake

He may be one of the best players in baseball, but handing a long-term contract to Robinson Cano would be a mistake for Brian Cashman and company.