Pedro Martinez Retiring? Three-Time Cy Young Winner Leaning Towards Retirement

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — Pedro Martinez has virtually ruled out a return to the major leagues and says he is on his way to retirement.

The three-time Cy Young Award winner gave an interview that was broadcast Sunday in the Dominican Republic.

"I keep active because I have not announced my retirement, because that is something that takes time and you have to plan it. Plus, it is something that the Dominican people expected," Martinez said.

Martinez, 38, has not pitched in the majors since the 2009 World Series with the Philadelphia Phillies.

The Dominican right-hander was recently quoted as saying he was working toward a return to the majors and his first option would be the Boston Red Sox, but Martinez said those comments were taken out of context.

"I did not mean I'm going to Boston," he said.

In 18 big league seasons, Martinez was 219-100 with a 2.93 ERA and 3,154 strikeouts with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Montreal Expos, Boston Red Sox, New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies.

Comments

[BubbaNH]

12:52 AM on 05/03/2011

Forever in the hearts of RedSox fans...

Thanks Petey for all the great memories...

[smoke1]

12:32 AM on 05/03/2011

Great pitcher! Loved watching him pitch.I just wish that he would have played for the Tigers.Have a great retirement Pedro!

[blurredmolly]

06:43 PM on 05/02/2011

I thought he did. No offense.

[Sol Rosenberg]

06:31 PM on 05/02/2011

Pedro will always be a hero in Boston. Best wishes to Pedro.

[PowerPridePinstripes]

11:39 AM on 05/02/2011

Why show him in a Bsox uniform? He was with Philly -- so show him in the most recent uniform -

No tea no shade - just pointing out the obvious.

[jl4141]

03:32 PM on 05/02/2011

Oh, yeah, that's logical. That's why whenever we see a picture of Babe Ruth, it's in a Braves uniform, and you'll always see Willie Mays wearing the Mets uni.

Bwwwwahahahahahahahaha!!!!!

You Phillies fans are something else, for sure.

[mikeg0477]

05:52 PM on 05/02/2011

His avatar and name are vague, but I think he's a Yankees fan.