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    But his manager, Alou, refused to let the MLB establishment intimidate his young starter. "Felipe and that group of guys – which now Pete Mackanin is one of my coaches and last year with Jerry Manuel (with the Mets) – that's where I think I developed myself as a player" Martinez said. ... Without taking anything away from any of the cities I've played for, it's one of the most fun cities that you can ever play in. Full Article at Toronto Star
    Felipe and that group of guys – which now Pete Mackanin is one of my coaches and last year with Jerry Manuel (with the Mets) – that's where I think I developed myself as a player
    Pedro Martinez – Pedro Martinez SOURCE: Toronto Star 3 weeks ago
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Martinez enjoys being centre of attention in N.Y.
  1. To have such a long career go full cycle and be able to compete once again in the World Series on one of the biggest stages
    Pedro Martinez – Pedro Martinez SOURCE: Toronto Star 3 weeks ago
  2. I know that they don't like the Yankees to win, even in Nintendo games ... I consider myself a Bostonian. I've been a Bostonian, a Montrealer and now a New Yorker. I might become a Philadelphian now.
    SOURCE: Toronto Star 3 weeks ago
  3. Before that, I was just a kid with a good arm who didn't know what he was doing, 154 pounds soaking wet. If you ask me, that's when I became a pitcher. I quit being a thrower. I quit being a headhunter like I was labelled in those first few years.
    SOURCE: Toronto Star 3 weeks ago
  4. Just to see two old goats out there doing the best they can and having fun with it.
    SOURCE: Toronto Star 3 weeks ago
  5. That's where I really became a baseball player, actually
    Pedro Martinez – Pedro Martinez SOURCE: Toronto Star 3 weeks ago

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