They say sports make for great theatre. There’s drama and nail-biting action. Perhaps the element that makes baseball the most entertaining are the story-lines that highlight each game. When Charlie Manuel announced that Pedro Martinez would get the nod in New York, the script was written, it was just waiting to be performed.
Unfortunately for the [...]
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Via Beerleaguer
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October 29, 2009
Using a good breaking ball, A.J. Burnett fanned nine Phillies, allowing a run over seven innings, as the Yankees pitched their way past Pedro Martinez and the Phils en route to a 3-1 victory. Beerleaguer: A good rule of thumb against the Phillies' offense is that if you start a pitcher possessing a good breaking ball, keep pounding them, which is what A.J. Burnett did tonight. The...
Via The Scores Report
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October 29, 2009
As he prepares to start Game 2 of the World Series tonight against the Yankees, Phillies’ pitcher Pedro Martinez had some interesting things to say about the New York media and fans.
From ESPN.com:
“You guys have used me and abused me,” he said. “I remember quotes in the paper, ‘Here comes the man that New York [...]
Via Mighty Quinn Media Machine
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October 30, 2009
I've never been able to understand why those mental midgets in The Bronx chant "Hoosier Daddy" whenever Pedro Martinez when he pitches there.Must be an Indiana thing I'll never understand...
Via Seattle Times
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October 28, 2009
Pedro Martinez walked into a packed interview room in the basement of Yankee Stadium and peered out at all the cameras and reporters waiting for him. "They don't get tired of it, huh?" he said. Not in New York, that's for sure.
Via The Recliner GM
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October 31, 2009
The Phillies head home with a split, which was really all we could ask for. I didn't talk much about Game 2 because I didn't really think there was much to talk about. In my opinion, you tip your hat to A.J. Burnett. He was locating a 95 mph moving fastball and painting the outside corner with a 77mph breaking ball. He threw first pitch strikes and had his good stuff. I'm sure Yankees...
Via Miami Herald
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October 29, 2009
MARTINEZ SPEAKS HIS MIND NEW YORK -- Pedro Martinez, scheduled to start for the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday night in Game 2 of the World Series, always has had a colorful history with the fans in the Bronx.
Via Fark.com
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October 29, 2009
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Via Bleacher Report
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October 29, 2009
The Good guy, they Call bad is on the prowl. he'll strike out his prey and make them pay for facing him. He is Pedro Martinez! so this really is an arti-poll (article/poll) after you read this ...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report
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October 30, 2009
The 2009 World Series is tied 1-1, after the Yankees took advantage of an old nemesis, Pedro Martinez, 3-1. The real story of the game was the pitching of AJ Burnett, who consistently was able to throw first pitch strikes...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via New York Yankees - New York Post
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October 30, 2009
The Yankees are still Pedro's daddy.
Granted, the Bombers didn't exactly reassert their paternity with an exclamation point in Game 2 of the World Series last night at Yankee Stadium.
The result, though, was still the same for Pedro Martinez: m...
Via SI.com
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October 29, 2009
Mark Teixeira and Hideki Matsui hit solo homers off Pedro Martinez, backing a strong performance by A.J. Burnett and giving the Yankees a 3-1 victory over the Phillies in Game 2.
Via NJ.com
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October 29, 2009
Manager Joe Girardi likes the way Hairston matches up with Pedro Martinez
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