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08:09 AM ET 01.25 | One of Red Sox nation's favorite sons is back in the fold -- sort of. In his new role with the Red Sox, Pedro Martinez will act as a mentor to impressionable pitchers, a spring training instructor, even a confidante for general manager Ben Cherington. Just don't expect him to pitch. "No, no, don't even think about me coming back," Martinez, 41, said [Thursday], flashing a megawatt smile. "No, no, I don't think so. Those three years, four years, that I've been (retired) made it clear that I don't belong in the field anymore." ... While the Red Sox are working out in Fort Myers, Martinez will be there, returning as a special assistant, a role that may be undefined but hardly is ceremonial.

Pedro Martinez, Getty Images

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January 25, 2013 08:21 AM ET

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I have to imagine Pedro would still be an upgrade over Lackey.

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January 25, 2013 08:24 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:21 AM ET 01.25 by Kenny_Powers

I have to imagine Pedro would still be an upgrade over Lackey.

Luis Tiant would be an upgrade over Lackey.

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January 25, 2013 09:13 AM ET

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I have to imagine Pedro would still be an upgrade over Lackey.

Flying coach would be an upgrade.

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January 25, 2013 09:20 AM ET

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This is a John Henry _ larry Luchino PR stunt. Pedro's will not even be with the team, They gave him a cell phone and told players if they want to talk to him, to call him ..... This PR attempt will morph into a nightmare as players once again go around the Manager's Office to raise complaints.

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January 25, 2013 10:16 AM ET

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Wonder if he's bringing his lucky midget with him.

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January 25, 2013 10:16 AM ET

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I mean little person...sorry.

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January 25, 2013 10:17 AM ET

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I'm going to take it back to Candy Cummings and Old Hoss Radbourn.

Old Hoss? Didn't he start practically 89 games one year?

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January 25, 2013 10:22 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:03 AM ET 01.25 by TRUTH3.0

Lefty Grove would be an upgrade

That would be sheetplucked.

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January 25, 2013 10:25 AM ET

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Originally posted 10:22 AM ET 01.25 by .ChiSoxFan.

That would be sheetplucked.

Morning CSF.

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January 25, 2013 10:29 AM ET

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Originally posted 10:25 AM ET 01.25 by clemtheslowson

Morning CSF.

aloha clemson

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January 25, 2013 10:30 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:21 AM ET 01.25 by Kenny_Powers

I have to imagine Pedro would still be an upgrade over Lackey.

who wouldn't be???

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January 25, 2013 10:38 AM ET

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Morning all....

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January 25, 2013 10:40 AM ET

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To those that were here yesterday - this is what I found about the laws of the land - I won't post it - just the link..... This explaination his how I interpret it as well.....

http://www.gotquestions.org/laws-land.html