I remember quotes in the paper, 'Here comes the man that New York loves to hate.' Man? None of you have probably ever eaten steak with me or rice and beans with me to understand what the man is about.… — Pedro Martinez Copy Share Image
My first ball I ever got from a Big League player I actually got to purchase in Dodger Stadium in a silent auction, was Reggie Jackson. — Pedro Martinez Copy Share Image
Every time I feel mad or something, I run somewhere. It gets my frustrations away. I run and run and run. — Pedro Martinez Copy Share Image
I wasn't playing mind games with anybody, I just said what I said. I am responsible for it, but I wish everybody would fall… — Pedro Martinez Copy Share Image
When I go to the plate, I think about putting the ball in play. It's important to get on base and get some walks,… — Pedro Martinez Copy Share Image
If I wanted to pitch that bad, I probably would. But I don't think I'm in that stage. — Pedro Martinez Copy Share Image
I doubt that I will get involved with politics. That's something I don't have in me. — Pedro Martinez Copy Share Image
I had the opportunity to go with some other teams. But I didn't consider those teams to be contenders, and I was right. — Pedro Martinez Copy Share Image
I want to feel secure personally. Have a competitive team out there -- I really want to win; I hate losing -- and, I… — Pedro Martinez Copy Share Image
I believe that if you're healthy, you're capable of doing everything. There's no one else who can give you health but God, and by… — Pedro Martinez Copy Share Image
I know I achieved a lot, and I know I have my little share of respect, but when you talk about playoffs, there is… — Pedro Martinez Copy Share Image
I keep active because I have not announced my retirement, because that is something that takes time and you have to plan it. Plus,… — Pedro Martinez Copy Share Image
I'm open to play for anybody that would give me respect, treat me the right way, and actually going to make me feel comfortable. — Pedro Martinez Copy Share Image
My brother never got an opportunity to throw a pitch, and I didn't want the same thing to happen to another young kid. — Pedro Martinez Copy Share Image
