Thursday, April 17, 2008

Martinez optimistic about return



Pedro Martinez of the New York Mets hopes to return to the lineup before the end of April after injuring his left hamstring on April 1st. This expectation is shocking since his expected return was mid-May to early June.

"I feel a lot better than before. I'm very happy to have spent a few days with Nao and I made the most of my time here working," Martinez said. Ángel "Nao" Presinal is Pedro's trainer in the Dominican Republic. Personal trainers such as Presinal are banned from MLB clubhouses after being allegedly linked to the players' use of performance-enhancing drugs. However, major league players are allowed to work with personal trainers outside the ballpark.

Martinez has spent great time on the DL in the past few seasons and is considering retirement at the end of the season if he suffers another injury. It is certain that his Boston days are over in terms of his success and health, but let's pray for him to get back on top.

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Check out what Jason Varitek says about Pedro. Varitek used to catch Pedro in Boston before he signed with the Mets.

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