Email a copy of 'This Date In Transactions History: Pedro Martinez' to a friend
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Email a copy of 'This Date In Transactions History: Pedro Martinez' to a friend
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NomarGarciaparra
Pedro was ridiculously dominant in his prime years…if he had greater longevity, he would definitely be the most dominant pitcher of the modern ERA without debate.
jill
He sure did. There was a several year span where he had the best record and the best peripherals of anyone pitching-possibly ever.
Not only that, he clearly enjoyed his profession and was just a blast to watch. And I think every pitch was designed to poke a finger in the Dodgers eye-they always thought he was too small to be a successful starting pitcher-and he proved them wrong.
rfffr
This is kind of like how Glee was renewed for a third season during the first. Has anyone else had their options picked up this early?
Lunchbox45
its exactly like that, except so much cooler and easier to admit
Redlegs55
Lol. Glee.. My seven year old daughter loves that show too bad I can’t get her to watch a baseball game
Allison
Dan Duquette’s best move ever (I know about the Slocumb for Lowe & Varitek deal, that’s a strong #2). Pedro only cost the Sox Carl Pavano (decent pitcher who was initially supposed to be a franchise pitcher) and Tony Armas (the minor league pitcher….not the outfielder). And as heartless as Boston fans thought it was at the time, letting him go to the Mets made all the sense in the world. Too many innings for a fragile body and arm. The results proved the Sox right.
Tko11
I miss Pedro!! He was extremely fun to watch and had two of the best consecutive seasons for any pitcher ever in 1999 and 2000, nearly 300 strikeouts both of those years.
TheJuggernaut
Watching baseball is not the same without Pedro going out there every 5 days. A pure joy to watch and I don’t know if anyone will be the the same combination of athlete, competitor, and showman in my lifetime. Glad I was able to see it.