Fenway’s Green Monster, the left field wall in the major league’s smallest park, has a new look. In the place of a net that was used to collect home runs balls that cleared the wall, the fans now occupy the space, sitting 310 feet away and 40 feet above the field, as they watch Red Sox right-hander Pedro Martinez give up ten runs in 4.1 innings in a 13-6 loss to the Orioles.

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Fenway’s Green Monster, the left field wall in the major league’s smallest park, has a new look. In the place of a net that was used to collect home runs balls that cleared the wall, the fans now occupy the space, sitting 310 feet away and 40 feet above the field, as they watch Red Sox right-hander Pedro Martinez give up ten runs in 4.1 innings in a 13-6 loss to the Orioles.

Seven months before a November deadline, the Boston Red Sox exercise their 2004 contract option on Pedro Martinez

Seven months before a November deadline, the Boston Red Sox exercise their 2004 contract option on Pedro Martinez

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2003 – Seven months before a November deadline, the Boston Red Sox exercise their 2004 contract option on Pedro Martinez, making him the highest-paid pitcher for a season in major league history. A three-time Cy Young Award winner, Martinez will earn $17.5 million next season.

A’s southpaw Barry Zito is selected as the American League Cy Young Award winner

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A’s southpaw Barry Zito (23-5, 2.75) is selected as the American League Cy Young Award winner by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. The 24 year-old sophomore, who led the AL in wins, out points Red Sox right-hander Pedro Martinez, 114 to 96.

The Twins down the Red Sox, 5 – 0, in the process ending Pedro Martinez’s scoreless inning streak at 35. It is the longest such streak in the majors since 2000.

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The Twins down the Red Sox, 5 – 0, in the process ending Pedro Martinez’s scoreless inning streak at 35. It is the longest such streak in the majors since 2000.

At Fenway Park, Pedro Martinez becomes the 11th pitcher in American League history to record an immaculate inning when he strikes out the side on nine pitches in the first frame. The Red Sox right-hander fans Ichiro Suzuki, Mark McLemore, and Ruben Sierra to begin Boston’s eventual 4-1 victory over Seattle.

At Fenway Park, Pedro Martinez becomes the 11th pitcher in American League history to record an immaculate inning when he strikes out the side on nine pitches in the first frame. The Red Sox right-hander fans Ichiro Suzuki, Mark McLemore, and Ruben Sierra to begin Boston’s eventual 4-1 victory over Seattle.

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At Fenway Park, Pedro Martinez becomes the 11th pitcher in American League history to record an immaculate inning when he strikes out the side on nine pitches in the first frame. The Red Sox right-hander fans Ichiro Suzuki, Mark McLemore, and Ruben Sierra to begin Boston’s eventual 4-1 victory over Seattle.

Major League Season RecapMajor League Baseball Season Recap 2000

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Major League Season Recap 2000 World Series – New York Yankees AL over New York Mets NL 4 games to 1 World Series MVP – Derek Jeter Babe Ruth Award – Derek Jeter Championship Series ALCS New York Yankees over Seattle Mariners 4 games to 2 ALCS MVP – David Justice NLCS New York Mets over St. Louis Cardinals 4…

Pedro Martinez of the Boston Red Sox becomes the first pitcher to win the American League Cy Young Award unanimously in consecutive years

Pedro Martinez of the Boston Red Sox becomes the first pitcher to win the American League Cy Young Award unanimously in consecutive years

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2000 – Pedro Martinez of the Boston Red Sox becomes the first pitcher to win the American League Cy Young Award unanimously in consecutive years. Martinez, who posted an 18-6 mark with a 1.74 ERA, has copped the “top pitcher” honor three of the last four seasons.

In the Red Sox’s win over the Mariners, 5 – 1, Carl Everett of the Sox becomes only the sixth major-league switch-hitter to drive in 100 runs in both leagues when he knocks in his 100th ribbie of the year. Everett drove in 108 runs for the Houston Astros last season. The other five 100-100 switches are Ted Simmons, Ken Singleton, Eddie Murray, Bobby Bonilla and J.T. Snow. Pedro Martinez is the big star, striking out 11 in eight innings to go 7 – 0 over the M’s. Jamie Moyer loses his 6th in a row, though not through his fault as a routine fly ball by Jose Offerman to Mike Cameron becomes a three-run triple when the center fielder stumbles. Prior to the game, Boston retires Hall of Fame C Carlton Fisk’s uniform number 27.

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In the Red Sox’s win over the Mariners, 5 – 1, Carl Everett of the Sox becomes only the sixth major-league switch-hitter to drive in 100 runs in both leagues when he knocks in his 100th ribbie of the year. Everett drove in 108 runs for the Houston Astros last season. The other five 100-100 switches are Ted Simmons, Ken Singleton, Eddie Murray, Bobby Bonilla and J.T. Snow. Pedro Martinez is the big star, striking out 11 in eight innings to go 7 – 0 over the M’s. Jamie Moyer loses his 6th in a row, though not through his fault as a routine fly ball by Jose Offerman to Mike Cameron becomes a three-run triple when the center fielder stumbles. Prior to the game, Boston retires Hall of Fame C Carlton Fisk’s uniform number 27.

Except for hitting his first batter and giving up an opposite-field leadoff single in the ninth, Pedro Martinez is nearly perfect in Boston’s win over the Devil Rays, 8-0. The brawl-filled contest features five fights with eight Devil Rays (five players, the manager, and two coaches) getting ejected and Carl Everett needing a single to hit for the cycle but homers for the second time.

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Except for hitting his first batter and giving up an opposite-field leadoff single in the ninth, Pedro Martinez is nearly perfect in Boston’s win over the Devil Rays, 8-0. The brawl-filled contest features five fights with eight Devil Rays (five players, the manager, and two coaches) getting ejected and Carl Everett needing a single to hit for the cycle but homers for the second time.

The Red Sox defeat the Devil Rays, 8 – 0, as Pedro Martinez hurls a one-hitter. Martinez takes a no-hitter into the 9th inning before John Flaherty leads off with a single. Martinez retires 24 in a row after hitting the game’s first batter. Eight Devil Rays are ejected during the course of the game, including manager Larry Rothschild and two coaches.

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The Red Sox defeat the Devil Rays, 8 – 0, as Pedro Martinez hurls a one-hitter. Martinez takes a no-hitter into the 9th inning before John Flaherty leads off with a single. Martinez retires 24 in a row after hitting the game’s first batter. Eight Devil Rays are ejected during the course of the game, including manager Larry Rothschild and two coaches.