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Petey's packing: Martinez chooses Mets
"My heart will always be with the Boston fans. I hope that everyone who truly loves me will still support me now that I won't be with the Red Sox." -- Pedro Martinez, Dec. 14, 2004
retrospective
Pedro and the Sox
Photo Gallery Pedro and the Sox
On the mound, Pedro Martinez was smart, fun, and entertaining, but he now is taking his act to New York for more money. Check out our look back at Pedro's highlight-filled seven years in Boston. (Globe File Photo)
on baseball

No payoff for the Sox' efforts

We were warned that this day would come, although the Sox tried to forestall it. (Boston Globe, 12/14/04)

What do the Sox do now?

The Sox have lost one of the top pitchers to ever wear their uniform, and the options of getting anyone comparable to replace him with are remote. (By Eric Wilbur)
fan reaction

Pedro's gone? Shock, shrugs

Pedro's departure set off a range of emotions among fans, illustrating that this could be more than the loss of a great pitcher. (Boston Globe, 12/14/04)
Bob Ryan
Pedro shows true colors
Ah, Pedro, I guess now we really do know ye. Nah, we don't. That's the central lesson we never learn.
Bob Ryan
Dan Shaughnessy
Words speak for themselves
So now we know all the reasons why Pedro Martinez left Boston. And more.  Money pitcher
Dan Shaughnessy
More Pedro news and features
Web Log Boston Dirt Dogs: 'Jan Brady' Martinez can't let go
Pedro 'Jan Brady' Martinez still can't let go of his obsession, throwing Curt, Theo and Larry under the bus on his way out of town.
Web Log Boston Dirt Dogs: Fuggedabouthim
Pedro Martinez confirms he's headed to the Mets, while Omar Minaya acts like he's never heard of the guy.
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