Loyalty means nothing unless it has at its heart the absolute principle of self-sacrifice.
I believe I have a responsibility that goes along with the money I make. I can help a lot of people.
I understand business and understand the ugly face of baseball, which is the business part of baseball.
I wasn't playing mind games with anybody, I just said what I said. I am responsible for it, but I wish everybody would fall asleep for that one and let me go out there and do my thing.
Whether you like it or not, the last few years I'd be the first one to tell you I haven't been the Pedro Martinez that I'm used to being.
I'm open to play for anybody that would give me respect, treat me the right way, and actually going to make me feel comfortable.
None of the teams that actually probably were offering me a job from the getgo, actually in spring training, are in the playoffs right now.
A closed mind stumbles over the blessings of life without recognizing them.
You will never be able to measure your influence for good.
I'm of the opinion that it is always a kind and appropriate decision to get in touch with someone who's lost a loved one to remind them that you're thinking of them and have fond memories of the deceased.
It is easy when we are in prosperity to give advice to the afflicted.