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[TUM301]

Pedro Martinez was the best pitcher I ever saw. Being a Red Sox fan was able to see almost every one of his starts, it was must see back then. Anyway, even in Fenway Park not exactly pitcher friendly and the A L East he led the majors in ERA 5 of 8 seasons. The real eye opener was 2000, Pedro`s ERA 1.74 was basically a full 2 runs better than Roger Clemens who posted a 3.70. Mussina was 3`rd that year at 3.80, unreal.

[D. Bergin]

Originally Posted by TUM301

Pedro Martinez was the best pitcher I ever saw. Being a Red Sox fan was able to see almost every one of his starts, it was must see back then. Anyway, even in Fenway Park not exactly pitcher friendly and the A L East he led the majors in ERA 5 of 8 seasons. The real eye opener was 2000, Pedro`s ERA 1.74 was basically a full 2 runs better than Roger Clemens who posted a 3.70. Mussina was 3`rd that year at 3.80, unreal.

That's the most impressive part of Pedro's career I think. He posted those crazy numbers in the AL East. Mostly smaller, hitter friendly ballparks with a DH and bigger payrolls.

We saw when both Clemens and Pettitte left the Yankees and went to the Astros in the NL Central. Their ERA's went down a full 1 to 2 runs almost instantly.

Now, that could have also been a little chemical enhancement , but mostly I think, it was the change in scenery.

[frankbmd]

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