I was talking to a former ml player last hs season before one of my games. We were talking about players and the whole process of making it to the "show". He said this "Some guys are not sure if they belong in the show or not. The ones that make it know they belong."
Just thought I would throw that out here in this discussion. Ive seen guys that were tremendously talented. But when they were on a big stage they never really performed at the level they were capable of performing at. Then I have seen kids that were talented but not as talented as some other kids. But everytime they were put in a big situation or on a big stage they played their best. Is Pedroia that good? Or is he the kind of guy that plays with a chip on his shoulder and the big stage is where he will shine? I know he is good. But is he even better on the big stage? Just like some guys are day in and day out very good players. But on the big stage do live up to expectations.