on the pre-game show, Rice was just discussing Pedroia's swing. He was discussing how it was too long and to much of a power stroke for a little guy. He pointed out that they don't need him to hit HRs because they have other guys to do that. Frankly, I don't think he thinks Pedroia can hit many HRs because he is so small. He thinks Pedroia has to work on getting on top of the ball. Until the kid proves that he can be what the Red Sox need him to be in the # 2 hole, he shouldn't be handed the starting job. If Rice thinks he still has to make adjustments, I have to wonder if he is ready.