Pedro Martinez

Pedro and Boston -- One last October?
For most pitchers, residing in the top -10 for your league in wins, strikeouts, WHIP, opponent average, and even the all-encompassing ERA would mean a superb season, particularly in a contract year. Ah, but this is Pedro Martinez and the normal rules do not apply.

General: Sterno's Talkin' Smack -- Episode #44
Sterno's Talkin' smack. No holding back here. It's all trash, all the time. On today's unhealthy menu you will find the saga of Ohio State's Maurice Clarett, the state of the New York Jets and the newest comments from Pedro Martinez.

Around The Horn
Pedro Martinez is mad, and it's not hard to understand why. He missed a start last Thursday against the A's with a severe case of pharyngitis and a fever that reached 101, yet there were media and fans wondering if the Red Sox ace had ducked the start.

The Pedro dilemma
The Boston Red Sox recently picked up Pedro Martinez's $17.5 million dollar 2004 option. Was it the right move? Read on to find out.

Waking up the Babe
Last Friday, Pedro Martinez pitched eight innings of one hit baseball against the Royals, which gave gave him a sense of redemption. But, did he really need it?

It was only one game
Pedro Martinez comes out on opening day and gets hammered. Instantly, Boston fans are teeming over the mouth of madness. Just goes to show here in Boston it's either all good or it's apocalypse now.

As Pedro goes -- so go the Red Sox
Just as it has been every year since he first arrived in town, the Red Sox postseason hopes are pinned squarely on the shoulders of Pedro Martinez. Yet, this spring his performances have been quite mediocre, leaving some to question his overall health.

Pedro Sox Yanks
Pedro Martinez ends his personal five-game losing streak vs. the Yankees, after hurling a 13 strikeout gem at Fenway.