They're better off having somebody else help them and give them what they need instead of me -- out of shape, risking my career, risking their performance out there. It's going to be a tough competition out there. You can't just go from here, throw two bullpens, still limping from a toe, and go and try to compete at that level. It's totally unfair to the Dominican Republic, to the team and to the fans.
More Quotes from Pedro Martinez:
I felt I was needed to give the fans a different look, ... They've been supportive of us all year. I wanted to guide my teammates and give them a positive attitude to win a ballgame and change the whole atmosphere we were in. I felt like I had to change the atmosphere and the looks from the fans and the feelings and give them something positive, something to feel good about. It was in my hands to do it, and I wanted to do it.Pedro Martinez
I took it personally, I wanted to go out and try to do it and make it as easy as possible for us to win a ballgame, ... I battled with whatever I had so I could get away with a win, not only for myself but for my team.
Pedro Martinez
Because I want to have my arm in good shape, I need to have my legs in good shape. Without a leg, there is no arm.
Pedro Martinez
At first I felt a little tentative. If I wanted to throw hard, from the first inning on, I could've, but you have to be careful. It's my first time out, adrenaline is running, you have to just try to be as normal as possible and be careful how you do things.
Pedro Martinez
I felt better than I did last season. I pitched better than I expected. I felt the toe a couple of times, but it was good to get back out here. It is a big load off my shoulders.
Pedro Martinez
Giles actually put something else in my coconut to learn from. He ran like somebody was chasing him.
Pedro Martinez
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