Martinez to remain at home after
funeral
(Wire) - New York Mets pitcher Pedro
Martinez said Friday that he will remain in the Dominican Republic for a
couple more days after the death of his father.
The 36-year-old did not provide specifics, but thanked his fans for
their support as he left under a heavy thunderstorm following his
father’s burial.
Martinez had gone home just before the All-Star break to be with his
father, Pablo Jaime, who died Wednesday at age 79 after battling a form
of brain cancer for more than a year.
Martinez had been scheduled to pitch Friday night against St. Louis.
Instead, Mike Pelfrey will start for the Mets.
The three-time Cy Young Award winner hasn’t pitched since leaving his
July 12 start with a sore shoulder and tightness in his groin.
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