Watch: Pedro Martinez Press Conference
SNY will air the live press conference to announce the Phillies’ signing of Pedro Martinez.
The press conference is scheduled for 12:00 pm EDT today.
Update, 1:45 p.m. by Regis Courtemanche:
Pedro Martinez during today’s press conference commented on the Mets’ interest in re-signing him:
“I was hoping the Mets would make a move and they didn’t, so I decided to wait. It wasn’t my decision to not be in New York. It was someone else’s.”
“I knew that one of the teams would need pitching at this time, so I waited. I actually was able to jump into first place without throwing a ball. I’m really glad I’m here. The Mets are gonna go their way, I’m gonna go with Philly in my way. I just have to continue on, no grudges.”
On his time with the Mets:
“I have a lot of respect for the Mets organization. I have nothing to say but God bless them, wish them well, I hope they all get healthy and come back and compete.”
About the Mets-Phillies rivalry, and if he will have extra motivation to beat the Mets:
“I would love to tell you that, but I can’t hide love, and I have love for those people. I can’t do anything with the hate you have for the Mets fans. That’s between you guys.”





