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Red Sox to retire No. 45 in honor of Pedro Martinez (Big League Stew)

For the first time in team history, the Boston Red Sox will retire a pitcher's number. On July 28, the club will retire No. 45 in honor of Hall of Fame pitcher Pedro Martinez.

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Martinez spent seven seasons with the Red Sox. During his tenure in Boston, Martinez won two Cy Young awards, was a four-time All-Star and posted a 2.52 ERA. He was also a key member of the 2004 team, which went on to win the World Series.