The Red Sox retired Pedro Martinez' No. 45 tonight in a moving pre-game ceremony that featured a number of Martinez' former teammates.
His number 45 now hangs on the right-field facade in between Jim Rice's No. 14 and Jackie Robinson's blue No. 42.
The start of the game was delayed for more than 15 minutes in large part because Martinez went on and on in his heartfelt speech.
He had a long list of thank you's, and said he felt “extremely fortunate and humbled to know this day is happening. All I can do is reflect.