I don't think I'll have enough time to actually get in shape to pitch. I'm very optimistic. If I don't make it in the first round, I'll make it to the second if everything goes according to the way I feel.
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It's a great accomplishment. This is probably one of the biggest things that's happened in my career, because of how far I've come from the first day and all the doubts about my body type.Pedro Martinez
They're better off having somebody else probably help them and give them what they need, instead of me, out of shape, risking my career, risking their performance out there. It's going to be a tough competition out there. You can't just go from here, throw two bullpens, still limping from a toe, to go and try to compete at that level.
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I just feel that I would love to be there - my people know and they understand that my heart is with my teammates. If I can't do it, I think they would understand.
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I'm not quite as comfortable yet, but we're finding the right track. I'm trying to act normal, I'm just not on the mound.
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Let's be clear about it. I'm not ruling out anything. What I said was I didn't think there would be enough time to get ready to pitch at that level.
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It's a tough cookie. We certainly talk about it. We're in such a different position. We don't fit. We're more comfortable than 90 of citizens here. I'm a role model. I'm admired by blacks, whites, everyone. We have the best jobs ever. So we're not the right people to protest or say anything. But we feel for these people. We were there where they are, and we know what they went through.
Pedro Martinez
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