I see Theo Epstein also thinks of Pedro’s comments as “heat of the moment” type words. Much better than those sports radio hosts ready to condemn Pedro at the drop of a hot. (Remind me never to listen to the WEEI audio vaults again.)
“I think Pedro is a brilliant pitcher, a very intelligent guy off the field, and an emotional person as well. I don’t put much stock into what he said. I didn’t put much stock into his ‘Yankees are my daddy’ statements he made in September after a tough loss. I think he did wonderful things for the Red Sox for seven years and I think he’ll go on to do some great things for the Mets.”
Epstein called Martinez’s complaints a “heat-of-the-moment type of thing. I choose to look at the man, not one comment.”
“When the negotiations failed, that’s similar to a tough outing, like a loss,” said the GM. “Things are said after losses that are probably regretted later on. I think we’ll probably look back at this months or years from now and feel the same way. I’m not just saying this to take the high road, I honestly wish Pedro well.” (Link)