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          Hall of Fame Stock Watch: Dustin Pedroia up, King Felix down

          Dustin Pedroia's resurgence has helped the Red Sox second baseman's Hall of Fame case while Felix Hernandez has seen a dip in production this season. Getty Images
          • David Schoenfield, ESPN Senior WriterSep 23, 2016, 08:00 AM ET
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          Last week, I tweeted out something to the effect of, "No player has improved his Hall of Fame chances more this year than Dustin Pedroia."

          Now, that was a potentially careless tweet, as I hadn't actually studied the issue. But here's the thinking: