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Pedro Martinez talks about the HOF




Pedro Martinez thinks he has “a shot” to make the Baseball Hall of Fame.  In our opinion, he should have a lot more than that.

The former Cy Young Award winner and World Series Champion with the Boston Red Sox talked with reporters yesterday about the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame (which he was selected for the 2014 Class) and the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.

“It’s a great honor to actually go into the Red Sox Hall of Fame,” Martinez said. “I don’t (have) enough words to thank the organization. I’m extremely proud to have been chosen to go into the Hall of Fame, really happy. I think this once again makes me more of a Bostonian than ever. I keep saying I’m a Bostonian, and now, I can’t go away anymore”

Although the Red Sox have been criticized for seemingly inducted everybody into their Hall of Fame, when you become a part of any team’s Hall of Fame that is as well known as the Red Sox, it is an honor.  Pedro was selected with Roger Clemens, Nomar Garciaparra and Radio Broadcaster Joe Castiolagone.


Martinez comments on the possibility of the Baseball Hall of Fame, indicated a lot of cautious optimism. 

 “I’m looking forward to that.   There’s only so much I can do. As of now, I’m just like you, hoping and waiting to get another chance to make it in back-to-back years, Boston and then the Hall of Fame. I think I should have a shot, but like I said, it’s not up to me, and I can only hope and wait.”


Martinez should have more than “a shot”.   He should be considered a top contender for the Baseball Hall of Fame, and by our accounts should get in.  The question is whether or not he gets in on the first ballot or one after.




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