
Pedro Martinez says that he might be the most influential player that ever stepped in Yankee Stadium.
Heres his exact quote to the media:
"I don’t know if you realize this, but because of you guys in some ways, I might be at times the most influential player that ever stepped in Yankee Stadium. I can honestly say that”What makes that a GREAT quote is that its a direct slap in the face to Joe Dimaggio, Mickey Mantle, Babe Ruth, Derek Jeter, etc.
Admit it Boston. You miss Pedro. He is one of the most interesting personalities to ever play baseball.
He is charismatic, quirky, egomaniacal, chatty and intense. He is a character. Oh yea, and he is a great player. A first ballot Hall Of Famer for sure.
Here is just the latest example of what makes Pedro so great.
Yesterday, when asked about the media calling him the man who NY loves to hate, he said:
“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 is the new Yogi Berra and we love it. Remember, this is the man who gave us the classic quotes:
“I just tip my hat and call the Yankees my daddy," [after a loss to the Yankees] and “wake up the damn Bambino. Have him face me. Maybe I'll drill 'im in the ass" [after being asked about the curse of the bambino].
As Red Sox fans, we are blessed to have had Pedro Martinez on our team in his prime. When he is inducted to the Hall Of Fame, he will wear a Red Sox cap and he will be immortalized as one of ours.
Thanks Pedro. NOW GO BEAT THE YANKEES TONIGHT AND GET ANOTHER RING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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