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NJ.com · Aug 18, 2018

Why Yankees' Luis Severino hasn't asked for Pedro Martinez's help

Red Sox Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez, left, has been a friend and a mentor to Yankees right-hander Luis Severino. (File photos)NEW YORK -- Yes, before the 2017 season, Luis Severino spent several days working out with Pedro Martinez in their native Dominican Republic.

And, yes, Severino went on to finish third in the American League Cy Young race.

But, no, Severino doesn't exactly keep Martinez on speed dial as his own personal pitching coach. Even when the Yankees ace is struggling.

"He's a very busy guy," Severino said, "I don't want to bother him. And I have a very good pitching coach here."

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