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Moriarty9 · 11-11-2009, 11:06 AM

Pedro announces retirement
Martinez picks up win then dishes on future
September 1, 2011

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Pedro Martinez had a strong start at Tropicana Field tonight, but announced it will be one of his last as he will retire at season's end.

"It's time," said Martinez. "I've accomplished just about everything I've wanted to, and it's time. It took me a while to realize that, but it's time."

Martinez held the Boston Red Sox to four runs, one earned, on seven hits and two walks, striking out five in 7 2/3 innings of work. His record improved to 5-7 on the season with the win.

The future Hall of Famer will turn 40-years-old next month, and will finish his career just shy of 300 wins and 4,000 strikeouts. Martinez has a 276-142 record in his career with a 3.44 ERA, 3,793 2/3 innings, and 3,928 strikeouts.

"I wanted to get to 300 wins and 4,000 K's, but it's going to be a lot of work to get there, and there are only so many bullets left in this arm," said Martinez. "I've had a pretty good run otherwise."

A pretty good run indeed. In addition to his stats, Martinez has won a record six Cy Young awards, and was named to eight All Star teams. After throwing five two-hitters and a one-hitter, Martinez threw a no-hitter against the Chicago White Sox in 2006. He has since thrown another one-hitter and another two-hitter.

Martinez has also experienced great results in the post-season. In 31 statrs in the playoffs — roughly an entire season's worth of starts — Martinez has gone 22-8 with a 2.48 ERA with 225 strikeouts in 228 2/3 innings, posting a 1.04 WHIP and opponents hitting .224 against him. He has four World Series rings, all with Tampa Bay, winning them in 2003, 2004, 2007, and 2008.

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Moriarty9 All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,858 Thanks: 10 Thanked 3x in 3 posts	Pedro announces retirement Martinez picks up win then dishes on future September 1, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Pedro Martinez had a strong start at Tropicana Field tonight, but announced it will be one of his last as he will retire at season's end. "It's time," said Martinez. "I've accomplished just about everything I've wanted to, and it's time. It took me a while to realize that, but it's time." Martinez held the Boston Red Sox to four runs, one earned, on seven hits and two walks, striking out five in 7 2/3 innings of work. His record improved to 5-7 on the season with the win. The future Hall of Famer will turn 40-years-old next month, and will finish his career just shy of 300 wins and 4,000 strikeouts. Martinez has a 276-142 record in his career with a 3.44 ERA, 3,793 2/3 innings, and 3,928 strikeouts. "I wanted to get to 300 wins and 4,000 K's, but it's going to be a lot of work to get there, and there are only so many bullets left in this arm," said Martinez. "I've had a pretty good run otherwise." A pretty good run indeed. In addition to his stats, Martinez has won a record six Cy Young awards, and was named to eight All Star teams. After throwing five two-hitters and a one-hitter, Martinez threw a no-hitter against the Chicago White Sox in 2006. He has since thrown another one-hitter and another two-hitter. Martinez has also experienced great results in the post-season. In 31 statrs in the playoffs — roughly an entire season's worth of starts — Martinez has gone 22-8 with a 2.48 ERA with 225 strikeouts in 228 2/3 innings, posting a 1.04 WHIP and opponents hitting .224 against him. He has four World Series rings, all with Tampa Bay, winning them in 2003, 2004, 2007, and 2008.