Dustin Pedroia and Family Get Death Threats

In a recent interview, Dustin Pedroia of the Boston Red Sox had negative things to say about his hometown of Woodland, California. In retaliation, a Woodland-area man allegedly made death threats to the Pedroia family. The man was later caught and arrested.

Dustin Pedroia, who was the 2007 American League Rookie of the Year and the 2008 American League Most Valuable Player, said in an interview that Woodland was a “dump” and that the city “sucks”. He also said that everyone is looking to get out of town. Pedroia insists that he was misquoted.

Prior to the interview, Pedroia was a hometown hero. After the Red Sox won the 2007 World Series, Pedroia returned home as the conquering hero. Earlier this year, Pedroia’s family was in the spotlight after it was revealed that his brother is an accused child molester.

Five games into the 2009 baseball season, Pedroia isn’t off to a hot start. He’s hitting just .158 with one homer and one RBI.