Written by Rob Munstis | 21 March 2011

It's time to start another round of Fan Predictions! We had a nice showing in 2010, so I'm hoping we get even more people involved this year. As usual, we will award some prizes (t-shirts, books, stickers, etc.) after the season, so make sure you submit your projections for as many players as you can!

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Daisuke Matsuzaka, SP            John Lackey, SP             Josh Beckett, SP          
Clay Buchholz, SP                     Jon Lester, SP                 Jarrod Saltalamacchia, C
David Ortiz, DH                           Jacoby Ellsbury, CF        Carl Crawford, LF
J.D. Drew, RF                             Kevin Youkilis, 3B            Marco Scutaro, SS

Dustin Pedroia, 2B

In 2010, Pedroia posted 12 HR, 24 doubles, 41 RBI and 53 runs scored in just 75 games. With 600+ at-bats in 2009 and 2008, Pedey was on pace to double those 2010 numbers, giving him a projected line of 24 HR, 48 2B, 82 RBI, 106 R to go along with an average close to .300.

In short, it would have been right in line with his career numbers - and he might have set a career high in ding dongs.

In 2011, Pedroia will play with a screw in his foot. He's been rehabbing like a mad man, reporting early to camp for 6AM strengthening workouts, but don't be surprised if Francona opts to rest Pedey more frequently that in years past. With Jed Lowrie healthy and playing well, Pedey probably won't start 150+ games this season... and I'm fine with that.  I'd much rather have a healthy, strong Pedroia in October than see him limp through 160 games.

Unfortunately, I do think we'll see Pedey hit the DL once this season, so I'm precicting 600 ABs, max. That said, 600 ABs is more than enough for Dustin to put up his usual numbers. And I think we're gonna see a little more power from him this season too.

Rob's Prediction: 600 AB, .301 BA, .835 OPS, 45 2B, 19 HR, 75 RBI, 105 R
* Special Category: Stolen Bases - 17 SB

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