Pedro Returns - Talksox

YAZMAN · 01-24-2013, 02:23 PM

Pedro returns as an assistant to the GM. He should be in a role similar to the one Varitek has been given.

http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2...9626594815.txt

Mr Tibbs · 01-24-2013, 03:48 PM

Is this the first step to him becoming a pitching coach or just scouting?

jacksonianmarch · 01-24-2013, 03:54 PM

Sounds like an inroads to the Dominican even further

SoxFanForsyth · 01-24-2013, 04:03 PM

According to Edes, Pedro said he'll "be on the field"

https://twitter.com/GordonEdes/statu...33493151649792

I wonder in what capacity he's talking about. Didn't they just expand the amount of coaches you're able to have in the dugout? It'd be nice to have him as another pitching coach, especially with the crop of young kids we have coming up. No better pitcher to emulate than Pedro.

Lucienbel · 01-24-2013, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SoxFanForsyth

According to Edes, Pedro said he'll "be on the field"

https://twitter.com/GordonEdes/statu...33493151649792

I wonder in what capacity he's talking about. Didn't they just expand the amount of coaches you're able to have in the dugout? It'd be nice to have him as another pitching coach, especially with the crop of young kids we have coming up. No better pitcher to emulate than Pedro.

Pedro had good mechanics and is really knowledgeable about how to get batters out at an individual level. I agree, wouldn't be bad to have him in the dug out too.

BSN07 · 01-24-2013, 05:08 PM

I'd love to see Pedro around. Even better if he continues mentoring a guy like De le Rosa.

SoxSport · 01-24-2013, 05:19 PM

Pedro is arguably the greatest living pitcher. Sure Gibson and Koufax are there, too, but none better.

When Pedro is on the field in Ft Myers, those Red Sox players should treat him like royalty, because that's what he is.

Reporting to Ben? Should be vice versa.

Whiteandnerdy42 · 01-24-2013, 05:36 PM

Yeah; I hope he actually does good work, although if not, who's gonna complain? It's still great to see Pedro around again, even if he's not pitching.

YAZMAN · 01-24-2013, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BSN07

I'd love to see Pedro around. Even better if he continues mentoring a guy like De le Rosa.

He died in '06...

RIP, Nelson.

SoxFanForsyth · 01-24-2013, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BSN07

I'd love to see Pedro around. Even better if he continues mentoring a guy like De le Rosa.

Not sure if you saw this or not, but Pedro already has been mentoring Rubby.

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He probably talks more with Ramon now than Pedro, he said, but in 2008 Pedro imparted a special gift to the then-teenage De La Rosa, who turns 24 in March. Martinez taught De La Rosa his changeup, a pitch that Martinez threw with few equals.

Full article here: http://espn.go.com/boston/mlb/story/...pedro-martinez

Apparently Rubby's Grandmother was Pedro's nanny, so they've got a connection prior to and outside of baseball.

I really hope Pedro takes Rubby under his wing and teaches him how to be great.

?who? · 01-25-2013, 12:56 AM

looks like a publicity stunt. Any coincidence the move was announced the same day that Franconas book was released?

a700hitter · 01-25-2013, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ?who?

looks like a publicity stunt. Any coincidence the move was announced the same day that Franconas book was released?

A PR move all the way. We have about 3 recognizable ballplayers, and only Ortiz and Pedroia would draw a crowd on the street. They need to generate some interest in the team and no one in recent history has generated more excitement among fans than Pedro. He's not going to turn Rubby into an ace.

mvp 78 · 01-25-2013, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ?who?

looks like a publicity stunt. Any coincidence the move was announced the same day that Franconas book was released?

Maybe on the timing of the announcement, but they have been talking about bringing him back all offseason. It also gives them even more headway into the DR where he's loved...

BSN07 · 01-25-2013, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by a700hitter

A PR move all the way. We have about 3 recognizable ballplayers, and only Ortiz and Pedroia would draw a crowd on the street. They need to generate some interest in the team and no one in recent history has generated more excitement among fans than Pedro. He's not going to turn Rubby into an ace.

It's partially a PR move. Anytime you bring in someone like Pedro there is going to be plenty of publicity. Honestly I'd rather they do this kind of stuff for publicity as opposed to making flashy baseball moves to generate buzz.

But you have to see it's also a good baseball move as far as having a person with Pedro's knowledge passing it on to your young pitching talent. I'm glad he's passing that on to my teams players. If he was doing this for some other club I would seriously think the Red Sox were completely missing out on a great opportunity. That and it's a direct line into the Dominican. I'm sure a lot of promising young arms would love to work with Pedro. Now they just have to sign with the Red Sox to do it

BSN07 · 01-25-2013, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by a700hitter

A PR move all the way. We have about 3 recognizable ballplayers, and only Ortiz and Pedroia would draw a crowd on the street. They need to generate some interest in the team and no one in recent history has generated more excitement among fans than Pedro. He's not going to turn Rubby into an ace.

Why do you act like some is always trying to pull the wool over your eyes? If you don't think having someone like Pedro around could have a positive effect on multiple levels for the Franchise I don't know what can be done for you.