Jose Iglesias was supposed to contend for the shortstop job in Boston this season, but will likely be stuck in the minor leagues for another year after the Red Sox signed Stephen Drew.

"He was upset," Dustin Pedroia told WEEI of Iglesias.

Pedroia said he wasn't going to let the young infielder sulk.

"I basically told him, from my situation, I felt like I was ready in 2006 to start the season in Boston, play second base and go play," Pedroia added. "But we ended up signing Mark Loretta. It ended up being a great thing for me."