Friday, August 9, 2013

Pedro: Mental Composure Is Key For Buchholz

Pedro Weighs In On Clay
Soon-to-be-Hall-of Famer Pedro Martinez spoke with Stan Grossfeld of The Boston Globe (AKA John Henry's latest plaything) recently and opined about the status of Clay Buchholz. Said Pedro, "First of all, if he’s healthy, he knows how to pitch. Keeping his composure mentally, especially to stay focused for a whole year, is what makes the difference between Cy Young and a guy with all the abilities that never clicks. The mental aspect is how much you are willing to sacrifice." Amen! Buchholz threw again on Thursday and is scheduled to throw off a mound today in his seemingly endless rehab from neck and shoulder issues—issues cleared by Dr. James Andrews.