Pedro Martinez, in comments to the media, Friday declared "enough is enough" and closed the door on contract negotiations with the Sox, saying he will enter free agency after the season.

We asked what you thought of the ace's comments, and Red Sox Nation spoke out in droves. Check out our reader comments.

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Thanks for speaking up, Petey. Don't let the door hit you on your way out.

Danno, Worcester

Whatever, Pedro. Let me know if you need a ride to the airport.

Jackie, Boston

i would let pedro walk and take his unearned 17.5 mill with him let goerge weinbrenner have him

jojo, contoocook-nh

Hey Pedro, stop your whining...for crying out loud, you play baseball...get a real job and then let me hear you complain about money and signing contracts....you baby!

Daniela, Revere

shut up and play. $17.5 million this year should guarantee the Red Sox that you'll act like a leader instead of be a problem. so don't act surprised when you get booed next time out at Fenway.

J Bray, Cambridge

Is Pedro a great pitcher? Yes. Is he as good/reliable as he was a few years ago? No. Does he whine? Yes. Will he want the sun, moon and stars to stay w/ the Red Sox? Yes. Is he worth all the ongoing drama? NO! He claims he has a family to consider. This guy, in what he's getting paid this year alone, is set for life. Unfortunately, it appears he's one of those workers that will never be satisfied w/ what he has earned. Something will always be wrong. Not enough money, the media isn't nice enough, etc. I've been a die-hard Sox fan since I was a wee lad and would obviouly like him to be in the rotaion next year but I think he's more ttrouble than he's worth. The Sox can pick-up one of the A's starters to replace him. Sorry Pedro, you were the best pitcher I ever saw but certainly not a team player.

T R Hellem, NJ

I don't think Pedro understands that "Leon" from the Bud commercials is supposed to be a joke. Pedro gets paid more money each year for playing a child's game than most people will dream of making in a lifetime. Hearing complaints from a multi-millionaire about financial issues in a time when people are losing their homes because of this economy is disgraceful! Pedro, I wish you the best of luck in New York. Beat it!

Ryan , Somerville, MA

If I hear Pedro talk about "mistreatment" one more time I'm going to flip-out! With a $90 million contract you'd think he'd be a man and show some respect to his employer. Who's mistreating who?

Rick F., Manchester, NH

Hey Pedro do you want some CHEESE with WHINE!! Send him packing. I'm sure Red Sox management could find better ways to spend $17.5 million on player(s) that are team players & not just about themselves. Good game Saturday LOSSER!! Why don't you & Ty Law take your crying towels & hit the road.

JOHN, Pembroke

Enough with the complaining. How soon we forget he failed us against the Yanks. He should go join them!!! I'm sure they'll pay him.

Jose , Brockton