Pedro Martinez makes eye-popping allegations in Red Sox document

“The Comeback: 2004 Boston Red Sox” was released Wednesday and included much more than just a look back at a historic season.

Netflix offered a new look at the 2004 Red Sox team and their journey to break an 86-year World Series drought. The documentaries featured interviews with important figures, including Pedro Martinez. The third and final episode began with the 2004 American League Championship Series, and Martinez made an unprecedented claim about the New York Yankees.

“I remember before the game I just climbed up to the ceiling of the clubhouse and pulled out a microphone. I guess a little device that relayed our conversations,” Martinez said.

The claim was made when clips from Martinez's loss in Game 2 of the ALCS were shown. Curt Schilling lamented his performance in Game 1 and supported his former teammate's accusations.

“I know the difference between a microphone and no microphone, and this was a lapel microphone. And it was attached to the same thing you (the filmmakers) have, a little red box with a red light on,” Schilling said.

What could essentially be described as New York's “Spygate” was an explosive accusation that would further intensify the rivalry between the Red Sox and Yankees. Legendary manager Joe Torre didn't mince his words when asked about the accusation.

“(Expletive). I say it didn't happen,” Torre said. “And if it did happen, we didn't get the benefit of a microphone, someone else did.”

Director Colin Barnicle told MassLive on the “Fenway Rundown” podcast that other former Red Sox players have made the same allegations as Martinez and Schilling. They discovered that the pitching staff moved their meetings from the clubhouse to the team bus whenever they played at Yankee Stadium.

It's unknown how true the cheating allegations are, but it's something for Boston fans to think about as they celebrate the anniversary of the 2004 World Series team.