Dustin Pedroia has taken Red Sox prospect Jose Iglesias under his wing at camp this spring. He also finds ways to tease him when he can:
One day last week, Pedroia walked up to Iglesias in the clubhouse and invited him to come to his house for a cookout and meet the family.
Another day, Pedroia thought Iglesias didn’t do one drill correctly. “Listen,” screamed Pedroia, “you’re a Red Sox [player]. Here, I’m Fidel Castro, and you’re doing what I tell you.”
Iglesias’ cousin is Yulieski Gourriel, who impressed at the 2006 and ’09 World Baseball Classics and is considered the best player in Cuba (he was also Kendry Morales’ roommate at a Cuban sports academy). Someone told Pedroia that the Red Sox were signing Gourriel and that since he’s a second baseman, Pedroia would have to switch positions.
Iglesias was doubled up laughing. “I’ll have you both on boats back to Cuba,” Pedroia yelled.
Iglesias laughed. Then they hugged.
“I’ve never met anyone like Petey,” said Iglesias. “I love him. He is my big brother.”
These two are going to be a great double play combination for the Red Sox some day, it is great to see that they are already bonding.
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