BOSTON — Boston 25′s Mark Ockerbloom sat down with Red Sox legend and Baseball Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez and his wife Carolina to talk about their foundation’s upcoming gala coming up in November at the Park Plaza.
They also talked baseball and how the Red Sox can climb back into contention next season. Martinez told Boston 25 that the entire organization needs to do better, and when it comes to the players, a key component is wearing the uniform with pride.
“You need to let the town know that you care, that you love them too, that you are intense, that you want to be in Boston and that you’re proud to wear the Boston logo on your chest and that you are connected to the city in all aspects,” said Martinez.
The Pedro Martinez Foundation Gala is set for November 10th.
The Pedro Martinez Foundation has effected change through holistic approaches to education, social services and mentorship in Boston, Lawrence, the Bronx, New York and his native Dominican Republic.
Watch the full interview below:
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