When the Michael Jordan docuseries “The Last Dance” aired in the spring of 2020, a clip of the NBA legend saying, “It became personal with me” spawned the viral “And I took it personally” meme.Pedro Martinez had his own such moment during the 2024 MLB season, and he plans to use it to fire up […]


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2024-11-11 06:00:25">November 11, 2024 at 6:00 AM EST</time>

When the Michael Jordan docuseries “The Last Dance” aired in the spring of 2020, a clip of the NBA legend saying, “It became personal with me” spawned the viral “And I took it per…{ai:summary}<p>Pedro Martinez aims to channel his competitive spirit from the viral moment in the 2024 MLB season, similar to Michael Jordan's iconic quote from "The Last Dance." He plans to use this motivation to enhance his performance on the field.</p><p>#sports</p>

‘That is personal’: Pedro Martinez’s unique motivational tactic for 2025 Red Sox pitchers

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