Before Pedro Martinez was the eight-time All Star, three-time Cy Young Award winner, and World Series champion, before stadiums full of fans chanted his name, he was just a little kid from the Dominican Republic who sat under a mango tree and dreamed of playing pro ball. Now in Pedro, the charismatic and always colorful pitcher opens up for the first time to tell his remarkable story.
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Pedro [Book]
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Red Sox RHP Phillips Valdez modeled dominant changeup after Pedro Martinez
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Pedro Martinez on Brayan Bello: 'He is way more talented than I am', National
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Who will be the next Red Sox great enshrined in the Hall of Fame? - The Boston Globe
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Kike Hernandez being traded was easy, what will Red Sox do now?
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Sports Q: What are your top-5 favorite Pedro Martinez games?
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In his eighth professional baseball stop, Zack Weiss is making the most of his opportunities with the Red Sox - The Boston Globe
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I'm taking some time for myself:' Rafael Devers explains his new habit of lying down on the job - The Boston Globe
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Big Papi: The Legend and Legacy of David Ortiz: The Boston Globe, Henry, John, Martinez, Pedro: 9781629373478: : Books
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How Red Sox reliever Adam Ottavino became 'King of the Called Strike' - The Boston Globe
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Pedro Martinez: Don Zimmer brawl was low moment in my life
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Pedro Martinez's Greatest Game
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Pedro: 9780544705319: Martinez, Pedro, Silverman, Michael: Books
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A joyous nation showers love upon Pedro Martinez - The Boston Globe
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Martinez comes up short at Yankee Stadium - The San Diego Union-Tribune