Short but Rich

             “How old is Dustin Pedroia?” Clare asked at breakfast today.  She saw in the sports’ section that the Red Sox second baseman was about to sign an eight-year, $110 million contract extension with the team.

            “Twenty-nine,” I said, adding that he stands 5’6”, though I could be wrong about that.  Measuring tapes can’t seem to get it right on Pedroia, who is listed at anywhere from 5’5” to 5’9”.  But any number you pick won’t hide the fact Mr. Pedoria is short for a professional athlete.

            Give the Red Sox credit.  Now people can’t say women are too short to play baseball.  Anyone interested, I know another 5’6” ballplayer who’s seen plenty of time at second.  And you should see her hit