He is guaranteed to make $40.5 million over the life of his contract, which goes through his age 31 season and most likely his age 32 season as well, so unless he falls off a cliff he is likely due another seven figures in total MLB earnings, not the mention signing bonuses, performance escalators, other incentives, endorsements, etc. Dustin Pedroia has been blessed with good genes, (one would assume) a tremendous work ethic and at least a fair amount of luck

MLB groundskeepers make a good living, the very best making six figures per year. Nothing to sneeze at. The top tier of MLB groundskeepers most certainly benefit from a fair amount of good fortune along the way, but they also typically have advanced degrees in several disciplines and years of experience in their chosen field. Dustin Pedroia makes in one salary-delaying, below-market-rate season more money than most of the groundskeepers he is throwing under the bus will make in their lifetimes.

Dustin Pedroia is a fucking asshole. If you want to blame someone, blame the $6.25 million reliever that thought it wise to throw 23 consecutive fastballs. Blame the you completely one-dimensional DH who was paid $9.2 million more than was justified by his performance. Blame the pitcher that cost $50 million to even negotiate with whose performance was equaled by Chris Jakubauskas.

Fuck you, Dustin Pedroia. You are the reason people hate professional sports. Go fuck a meat grinder you self-important midget.