That would be one of the most exciting parts of my career. He said that Pedro Martinez was the best pitcher and Manny Ramirez was the best hitter and that Nomar Garciaparra would be back soon and that the Red Sox really had a chance. Mostly, though, Cone knows this is his chance, his last chance. He was 4-14 with a 6.91 ERA last year. So he went to the Red Sox.
Nobody wants to see a washed-up pitcher.
But I have to keep trying. You wonder if it's time to hang 'em up. But I'm stubborn enough to think I can still do this. And I didn't want to quit on last year's note. Tonight, Cone, as much a New Yorker as anyone who ever played here, is the enemy.