Scanning the headlines this morning, you’ll notice that “the Profile du Jour is Pedro Martinez,” as Matt Cerrone of MetsBlog puts it.

Interestingly, the pitcher seems to have spent little time discussing his affinity for cocks, and instead managed to turn the conversation to his domination of the steroid era. He has a magical way with words, that Pedro. Via the Times:

“Yeah, I hurt because I did it clean, because I never had anything against the clean game of baseball. That’s why I was a prima donna. That’s why I hurt. That’s why I don’t pitch 33 outings every year. Because I have a small frame, and I did it clean. And all I could take was two Aleves or two Advil, a cup of coffee, a little mangu and an egg, and go out there and let it go and face everybody that’s out there. And you know what? That’s the era I dominated.”

Pedro on the addition of Johan Santana:

Exhaling a deep breath, Martínez said: “I can breathe, you know what I mean? I can breathe. It’s like a big glass of cold water when you’re really thirsty. That’s how bad we wanted Johan, and I’m glad he’s on our side. He’s somebody that now everybody can rely on. Actually, he’s somebody I love to be around because he’s a great person, probably a better person than he is a pitcher, and I’m really proud to have him here and I can’t wait to give him a big hug. We’re together now. One from the left side, one from the right side.”

Pedro has so much respect for Santana, he went so far as to say “I believe Johan is probably thought as being as much of an ace as I am.” Thatta boy, Pedro. Don’t let the haters stop you from doing your thang.

Pedro also stated that he wishes to remain a Met beyond this season - sentiment his agent echoed earlier this month.

Is it time for baseball yet?