"I wasn't playing mind games with anybody, I just said what I said. I am responsible for it, but I wish everybody would fall asleep for that one and let me go out there and do my thing"

In this quote, Pedro Martinez is explaining that he did not purposefully try to control or deceive anyone with his words. He merely spoke his mind and takes full duty for his actions. However, he wants that everyone would forget his words and let him concentrate on his performance on the field. He wants to be able to do his job with no diversions or effects from his words. This quote reveals Pedro's desire to be evaluated exclusively on his actions and abilities, instead of his words. He wants to have the ability to do his finest without any outside interference.