“I’m appreciative that they chose me to come over to a team that was already made,” Martinez said. “Remember, I only came for a half season. But I’m so thankful for the opportunity and the chance to embrace these fans, who only got a good image from me. First, I was like what am I facing? But after being in Boston, I knew that this fanbase was like the Boston one. If I did my job, I knew what to expect. If I didn’t, I knew what to expect.”