PedroMartinez.JPG

Pedro Martinez still holds a grudge over Jorge Posada. Do Yankees fans still have one over the newest Hall of Famer?

(CHRIS FAYTOK - THE STAR LEDGER)

Pedro Martinez, one of the greatest and most unique pitchers in history, was elected to the Hall of Fame on Tuesday. With the news on the minds of fans, Martinez has been making the media rounds to discuss his career.

On Wednesday, Martinez appeared on Daily News Live on SNY. Among the topics: His rivalry with the Yankees, grudge against Jorge Posada and what went into igniting the famous 2003 ALCS brawl that left Yankees coach Don Zimmer on the ground.

“(Posada) was always mad at me for some reason,” Martinez said. “Then he let it go a little too far with the Zimmer incident. Between Latinos you don’t mention anybody’s mother. And I never forgot that one. Up to this day.”

“I did not appreciate that,” Martinez added. “I know that it was in the heat of the situation, but that’s sensitive to Latino players.”

N.J. Sports Now: Why there will never be another Pedro Martinez

During his dominant career, Martinez often ignited emotions from Yankees fans. From his flair for the dramatic on the mound to excellence vs. New York to the fight that left the elderly Zimmer on the turf in Fenway Park, Martinez wasn't beloved in the Bronx.

Martinez still seems to hold a grudge against Posada, but do Yankees fans hold one against him?

Sound off below with your thoughts on Martinez then and now!

Joe Giglio may be reached at jgiglio@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @JoeGiglioSports. Find NJ.com on Facebook.