Hall of Fame pitcher Pedro Martinez is appealing to Major League Baseball and the players' union to reach a deal before the Dec. 1 collective bargaining agreement expires. Speaking at his foundation's gala in Boston, Martinez said he is "pissed" and urged both sides to "get something done" for the fans. He reflected on the 1994 strike, which canceled the season and cost him arbitration eligibility, saying he was one of the most punished players.
Martinez, a three-time Cy Young winner and 2004 World Series champion, hopes the commissioner and union hear his plea to avoid mistreating fans again.
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