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| Pedro Martinez lasted only four innings in Game 6 of the World Series on Wednesday as the Phillies fell 7-3 in the game and 4-2 in the series. Martinez allowed four runs on three hits while walking two and striking out five in the game. |
Our View: All four runs allowed by Pedro came off the bat of Hideki Matsui, who drove in six on the game. It was not the outing that he and the Phils were hoping for, as Andy Pettitte won the pitching match-up tonight.
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| As expected, Pedro Martinez will start game six of the World Series for the Phillies Wednesday in New York, according to MLB.com. |
Our View: He will counter fellow super-vet Andy Pettitte, who will be pitching on three days rest. In game two of the series, Pedro held the Yanks to three runs in six innings, while striking out eight, but took the loss.
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| Pedro Martinez gave up three earned runs on six hits over six innings in Thursday's 3-1 loss in Game 2 of the World Series at New York. He had two walks with eight strikeouts, and was tagged for two solo homers. |
Our View: Pedro failed to get the job done tonight, as he let New York even the series at 1-1. He fired seven scoreless innings in his previous outing in the NLCS against the Dodgers.
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| Michael Klein of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports that Pedro Martinez will start game two of the World Series for the Phillies at Yankee Stadium. |
Our View: Suddenly, it's like the early-2000s again. The Pedro signing has certainly worked out better for Philadelphia than anyone thought possible, and you can bet he will be as motivated as ever when he takes on his former nemesis on Thursday.
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| Pedro Martinez threw a pen session today and would start Game 6 of the NLCS for the Phillies if needed, according to MLB.com. |
Our View: Pedro hurled seven scoreless innings in Game 2 against Los Angeles. He would like the Phillies to end the series Wednesday, but he is ready to go if the Dodgers extend the war to a sixth game.
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| Pedro Martinez only issued two hits over seven scoreless innings in Friday's 2-1 loss at the Dodgers in Game 2 of the NLCS. He had no walks with three strikeouts. |
Our View: The Phillies were leading 1-0 when Martinez exited, so he takes a no-decision for his strong effort. The series is now tied at 1-1, and will move to Citizens Bank Park for Game 3.
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| Updating a previous report, sources are confirming that Pedro Martinez will start Game 2 for the Phillies in the NLCS, according to beat writer Andy Martino. |
Our View: This isn't a big surprise after news surfaced earlier today that manager Charlie Manuel was leaning that way. Pedro will get to pitch in the warmth of LA instead of the coldness of Philly, and he has always been a better warm weather pitcher in his career.
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| According to the Twitter page of MLB editor at TSN.ca Chris Ruddick, Phillies' manager Charlie Manuel is leaning toward starting Pedro Martinez in Game 2 of the NLCS. Pedro did not make a start in the team's first round series against the Rockies. |
Our View: Cliff Lee pitched the deciding Game 4 against the Rockies on Monday, so he would have to come back on short rest to throw Game 2 on Friday against the Dodgers. Pedro has traditionally been a much better pitcher in warm weather, so starting him in LA seems to make sense. A final decision hasn't been made yet, so it will be interesting to see what Charlie Manuel decides. We will keep you posted.
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| Pedro Martinez will pitch out of the bullpen for Game 3 of the NLDS against Colorado, according to Scott Lauber's (The News Journal) twitter page. |
Our View: Pedro was slated to start today's game at Coors Field, but it was postponed due to snow. J.A. Happ will now start Sunday.
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| Phillies' beat writer Todd Zolecki is reporting that Pedro Martinez told the media that he doesn't know if he will still be in line to start Game 3 after it was postponed today. |
Our View: There wasn't much else said, but it sounds like manager Charlie Manuel could go in a different direction with tomorrow's starter. Joe Blanton and J.A. Happ are both in the mix again, and we will keep you updated if any news is released.
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| As expected, the Phillies have announced that Pedro Martinez will be the team's Game 3 starter against the Rockies on Saturday, according to the Twitter page of beat writer Todd Zolecki. |
Our View: This decision turned out to be pretty obvious after J.A. Happ and Joe Blanton both pitched in Thursday's game, but it likely would have been Pedro no matter what. Game 3 is supposed to be extrememly cold and possibly snowy, so going with the veteran here is probably the way to go, especially considering the way he pitched down the stretch.
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| Sports Illustrated's Jon Heyman reports that Pedro Martinez expects to start game three of the Phillies divisional series with the Rockies this Saturday. |
Our View: The Phillies used both Joe Blanton and J.A. Happ in relief on Thursday, with Happ suffering a contusion in the process. Both could still likely start Saturday, however. The most probable scenario is Pedro starting, with either Happ or Blanton relieving him at the first sign of trouble.
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| Making his first start since injuring his neck on September 19, Pedro Martinez allowed three runs in four innings on Wednesday, but the Phillies still managed to beat the Astros 10-3 at home, as well as clinch their third straight National League East title. |
Our View: Pedro's start likely has the Phils wondering what to do with him in the playoffs. As a right-hander in a rotation full of lefties, he could be given a start, but it seems more probable at this point that he will pitch out of the bullpen, particularly after long-reliever Jamie Moyer was lost for the season on Wednesday. Stay tuned.
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| The Philadelphia Inquirer's David Murphy reports that Pedro Martinez (neck) will start on Wednesday. |
Our View: Pedro lasted just three innings in his last start (September 19) because of neck spasms after throwing a season-high eight frames his previous time out. His health is crucial for the Phillies, as there is an outside chance he could be called on to close in the playoffs.
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| The Phillies aren't sure when Pedro Martinez (stiff neck) will pitch next, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. |
Our View: His next scheduled turn is Thursday against the Astros, though he may be able to pitch sooner. With Tyler Walker becoming the latest would-be Phillies closer to go down in flames on Saturday, might it finally be time for the Phils to test out Pedro as a fireman? Stay tuned.
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| Pedro Martinez has been scratched from Saturday's start due to stiffness in his neck, according to David Murphy's (Philadelphia Daily News) twitter page. |
Our View: Martinez was unable to finish a throwing session today, and Kyle Kendrick will replace him on the hill Saturday against Milwaukee.
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| Pedro Martinez (neck) threw off of flat-ground on Wednesday, and is expected to be able to make his scheduled start on Saturday in Milwaukee, according to the Philadelphia Daily News. |
Our View: Provided his stiff neck has healed, he will likely be in line for a good start on Saturday. He is 5-1 with a 3.32 ERA, and 5-to-1 strikeouts to walks ratio, in eight starts for the Phillies this season.
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| The Wilmington News Journal is reporting that Phillies' starter Pedro Martinez will get an extra day of rest this week. Pedro is scheduled to pitch Saturday after leaving his last start with a stiff neck. |
Our View: Pedro should be fine for his start on Saturday, but the team is being cautious by giving him an extra day. It's not an arm issue, so Phillies' fans shouldn't fret too much unless he can't go this weekend.
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| Pedro Martinez is set to visit a chiropractor on Monday to have his ailing neck evaluated, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. |
Our View: Just when everything seemed so hunky dory in Pedro-land, his prolific recent injury again rears its ugly head. He was evasive when asked if he would be able to make his next scheduled start on Friday in Milwaukee, and for now at least, it has to be assumed that he will not.
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| According to the Wilmington News Journal, Pedro Martinez's arm is fine. He exited Saturday's game with neck stiffness, but is expected to make his next start. |
Our View: Pedro injured himself on a swing that must have tweaked his neck a bit. He swears he's fine though and says that his arm is 100 percent. This is good news for Phillies fans and fantasy owners alike. Expect him to take the mound in five days.
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| MLB.com reports that Pedro Martinez was forced from Saturday's start before the bottom of the fourth inning with an undisclosed injury. |
Our View: Pedro was favoring his neck on the mound, but the team has not released what the actual injury is, let alone the seriousness of it. He allowed three runs on seven hits before exiting.
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| Pedro Martinez baffled his former team on Sunday. The future Hall of Famer shut out the Mets for eight innings, allowed just six hits and two walks and struck out seven in a 1-0 Phillies win. |
Our View: Pedro is now 5-0 with the Phillies and holds a 2.87 ERA in his limited season. Any doubts about whether he can still go deep into games was answered by his performance on Sunday night and he should certainly get consideration for the Phillies playoff rotation.
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| Pedro Martinez was solid again on Tuesday night, allowing just three runs in 6.2 innings, as the Phillies won 5-3 in Washington. |
Our View: Pedro is now 4-0 in his six Phillie starts, with both of his no-decisions coming in games that were delayed by rain. WIth his 3.64 ERA and 1.11 WHIP, he is a very solid own in every format.
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| Pedro Martinez was outstanding on Thursday night in the Phillies' 2-1 win over the Giants. Pedro went seven innings and allowed one run on five hits while striking out nine in the win. |
Our View: Pedro looked like his old self tonight, as he was dominant against a team desperate for a win. If he can keep this up, the Phillies' pitching staff looks as good as anyone's in the National League.
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| Pedro Martinez settled down after a shaky start on Sunday, limiting the Mets to four runs in six innings, as Philadelphia got a walk-off unassisted triple play to beat the Amazins 9-7. |
Our View: Pedro was sloppy, though. He gave up two Angel Pagan home runs while allowing eight Met baserunners. He's not an awful play in most formats, but he is a very ordinary one.
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| Pedro Martinez pitched five quiet innings in his return to the major leagues on Wednesday night, allowing three runs and seven hits while striking out five on 99 pitches. His 2009 record now stands at 1-0 as the Phillies massacred the Cubs 12-5 at Wrigley Field. |
Our View: Pedro definitely looked good enough for an add in most leagues on Wednesday night, and should contribute down the stretch as the Phils try to lock up the NL East.
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| Phillies beat writer Todd Zolecki is reporting on his Twitter page that the team plans to start Pedro Martinez on Wednesday. To make room in the rotation, the team plans to move Jaime Moyer to the bullpen. |
Our View: Pedro struck out 11 in his last rehab start, and apparently the Phils think he is ready to help them out. Fantasy owners in desperate need of pitching may want to give Pedro a look, but proceed at your own risk.
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| Pedro Martinez was dominant in his latest rehab start for Double-A Reading on Wednesday night, striking out 11 in six innings of work, according to the Associated Press. |
Our View: Pedro's dominance came on the same night that J.A. Happ tossed a gem on the major league level, furthering the Phillies dilemma of who to keep and who to remove from their rotation. Tonight was very possibly his last rehab start, and if he's not already owned in your league, he's definitely worth a flier.
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| Pedro Martinez allowed four earned runs over five innings with Triple-A Lehigh Valley Friday, according to Bart Hubbuch's (New York Post) twitter page. He issued three walks with four strikeouts. |
Our View: Martinez is nearing his debut with the Phillies, and shall remain stashed in NL-only leagues. He should make at least one more rehab start.
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| The Philadelphia Daily News reports that Pedro Martinez threw a successful bullpen session on Tuesday. |
Our View: Pedro tossed 56 pitches and is now slated to make a rehab start on Friday. Assuming it goes well, it could be his last hurdle before heading back to the majors. He has reported no soreness and claims he feels great, so all signs are pointing to him returning on schedule.
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| Phillies' beat writer Andy Martino is reporting on his Twitter page that Pedro Martinez is scheduled to pitch Friday for Triple-A Lehigh Valley. |
Our View: Pedro's last start was cut short due to rain, but he completed his outing with a 50 pitch simulated game later that day. It appears as if he is on schedule, and he could be a nice addition to the Phillies' rotation when he is ready.
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| Pedro Martinez had his first rehab start, with High-A Clearwater, cut short by rain on Sunday, according to the Associated Press. |
Our View: Pedro was only able to get in 1.1 innings before the rains came. Throwing only 24 pitchers, he hit a batter and allowed a hit. He later threw around 50 pitches in a simulated game, and it is not believed that the rainout will delay his return.
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| Pedro Martinez is scheduled to make his first rehab start this Sunday for High-A Clearwater, according to MLB.com's Todd Zolecki. |
Our View: He's coming off a successful simulated game this week. If the start goes well, which it almost surely will since it is coming against a Mets affiliate, he should climb the Phils minor league ladder relatively quickly, and be in the majors sometime in early August.
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| ESPN.com is reporting that Phillies' starter Pedro Martinez threw 64 pitches in a simulated game on Tuesday. Martinez pitched four innings and faced hitters for the first time in 11 days. |
Our View: Pedro seemed excited after the session was over, and the Phillies believe he took a big step forward today. If he keeps progressing, he could join the rotation sooner than expected. We will keep you updated on his progress.
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| Pedro Martinez (right shoulder) could make his first rehab start as early as next Sunday, according to the Philadelphia Daily News. |
Our View: He'll throw a simulated game tomorrow, and will go on Sunday for High-A Clearwater barring any setbacks. He's still scheduled to join the Phillies sometime in mid-August.
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| Pedro Martinez threw his first bullpen session as a member of the Phillies today, according to the Associated Press. |
Our View: Martinez fired 55 pitches and will join Single-A Clearwater on Monday, and likely make at least a few starts in the minors prior to pitching for the Phillies. His status as a starter or reserve could depend on how he fares.
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| Pedro Martinez's base salary with the Phillies is for only $896,000, but he could make as much as $1.5 million if he meets certain performance and appearance based provisions, according to FoxSports.com. |
Our View: Pedro certainly isn't making a lot of money for a three time Cy Young award winner and certain Hall-of-Famer. He wasn't very good in 2008 with the Mets, however, and it wouldn't be all that surprising if he wasn't that effective with the Phillies, especially because of their famously hitter-friendly ballpark. Still, he should be considered for an add by anybody looking for pitching.
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| The Phillies have now labeled July 30 as the first day Pedro Martinez could potentially pitch for them, according to MLBlogs. |
Our View: That's barely two weeks away. If you are desperate for pitching help, he's worth a look in every format, but you may want to hold off and see how he looks first if you are in a smaller mixed league.
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| In a procedural move, the Phillies placed their newest player, Pedro Martinez, on the 15-day disabled list on Wednesday. |
Our View: The move is just so Pedro can pitch and ready for the majors in the Phillies minor league system without costing the team a spot on their 25-man roster. He is expected to return around August 1, though if you have hopes of him helping your team, you will probably have to add him before that in every format, as name recognition will probably trump recent history when it comes to people adding him.
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| Updating an earlier report, Pedro Martinez has agreed to a deal with the Phillies after passing his physical, according to Sports Illustrated. It is believed to be a one-year contract worth $1MM, with $1.5MM in incentives. |
Our View: The 37-year-old vet will join the defending champions' rotation, and is worth a look as a flier for fantasy leagues. He will play his home games at launching pad Citizens Bank Park, but will have a strong supporting cast to help him succeed. The Diamondbacks, Indians, Pirates, Brewers, Cardinals, Cubs and Rays all garnered interest in Martinez.
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| Pedro Martinez has passed his physical and is expected to sign with the Phillies, according to Yahoo! Sports. |
Our View: The Phillies need help in their rotation due to injuries, namely to Brett Myers, and Martinez will attempt to fill the void as the club makes a run at repeating as champions. Martinez is worth a look as a flier in fantasy leagues.
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| Updating a previous report, Pedro Martinez will be in Philadelphia on Tuesday to take a physical, and could sign with the team as early on Wednesday, according to Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com. |
Our View: No word on the details of the contract yet, but it is said to be for even less than a pro-rated portion of the $5 million Pedro originally sought. He is expected to be ready around August 1. If you need pitching help, he is certainly worth a flier
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| Pedro Martinez is rumored to be in Philadelphia meeting with Phillies officials today, according to John Clark of NBC Philadelphia. |
Our View: The Phils Vikings/Favre-esque Pedro negotiations appear to be nearing their protracted end. Expect him to be pitching again some time soon. He's certainly worth a flier if you are in need of pitching, but don't expect wonders. He is no longer an innings eater, and his fastball is said to top out somewhere around 91 MPH.
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| Updating a previous report, Pedro Martinez confirmed that his agent is negotiating with the Phillies, according to the Associated Press. |
Our View: The Phillies watched him pitch in the Dominican Republic Tuesday, and Martinez noted that he felt good about his pitches, namely his fastball. The Phillies could use Martinez, with Brett Myers potentially done for the regular season and with Antonio Bastardo on the DL.
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| The Phillies scouted Pedro Martinez in the Dominican Republic on Tuesday, according to
MLBblogs.com. There is a report coming out of the Dominican Republic that Martinez agreed to a deal worth $4MM with the Phillies, but GM Ruben Amaro declined to comment. Amaro did say, "We are trying to do what we can to add to our club, and if we feel at the end of the day Pedro is going to help us, then we will make a run at him." |
Our View: There have been plenty of bogus reports coming out of sites like this before, but it does appear that Pedro and the Phils could be close to something. We'll keep you updated.
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| The Phillies are scouting free agent pitcher Pedro Martinez, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. |
Our View: While it at one time looked like a certainty someone would take a flier on the surefire Hall-of-Famer, it is appearing less and less likely. Teams have mostly been unimpressed with what Pedro has shown in his workouts, and it might take someone really desperate to sign him at this point.
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| The Boston Globe reports Pedro Martinez could possibly return as a closer. |
Our View: Martinez is said to be throwing 94 MPH by the paper. Many teams have worries that the future hall of famer might not have the stamina to go much longer than five or six innings should he be signed as a starter, so a move to the bullpen as a closer could make sense for Pedro and many teams. Stay tuned.
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| The Angels and Dodgers will reportedly pass on offering a deal to Pedro Martinez, according to the Los Angeles Times. |
Our View: The Angels are passing on Martinez for baseball reasons, and not for financial reasons. The club scouted him, and he was only firing at 85mph. The Dodgers have not discussed Martinez since spring training as well.
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| The Rays are believed to have mild interest in Pedro Martinez, according to the St. Petersburg Times. |
Our View: The Rays may just keep him on their radar as an emergency option if needed. The Mets and Yankees are not likely to sign Martinez either.
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| Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated says the Mets are "not likely" to sign free agent pitcher Pedro Martinez despite their recent pitching woes. |
Our View: No one seems to want Pedro. He must not have been very impressive at his recent workouts. That and he's 37. Still, it's hard to believe he couldn't help out a pitching thin team in 2009.
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| Pedro Martinez will audition for four teams Friday in the Dominican Republic, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports. The teams are the Angels, Yankees, Cubs and Rays. |
Our View: The interest level in Pedro among the four mentioned teams is believed to be lukewarm. Martinez covets a $3MM deal to pitch the remainder of the season.
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| The New York Post is reporting that a union between the Rays and free agent pitcher Pedro Martinez is unlikely. The Rays are looking for bullpen help, and Pedro is looking for a hefty contract that the team is unlikely to give a relief pitcher. |
Our View: The Rays don't need much help in their rotation, but with the injuries to Jason Isringhausen and Troy Percival they could use someone in the bullpen. That person is not likely to be Pedro, as he wants to start and he wants starter money. If Pedro gets desperate it could happen, but it looks unlikely at this point.
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| Pedro Martinez hopes to sign a contract with the Cubs or the Rays in the near future, according to Yahoo! Sports. "There's a good chance I'll be signing soon, but there still isn't anything firm." He also said that he wanted to sign with a pennant contender because he needs the "emotion of competition." |
Our View: Martinez has been working out six days a week and wants to return by the all-star break. The Cubs and Rays seem like curious fits for him as neither team has much room in their starting rotations for Pedro.
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| Free agent pitcher Pedro Martinez has been working out six days a week with hopes of soon signing with a major league team and being ready to play right after the All-Star break according to the Boston Herald. |
Our View: It seems likely that Pedro will get signed eventually, but we'll wait and see where he ends up before making a judgment on his fantasy value.
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| According to MLB.com, the Cubs have shown interest in free agent pitcher Pedro Martinez. A souce has indicated that the Cubs have been scouting Martinez as he throws and works out in his native Dominican Republic. |
Our View: The Cubs seem to have plenty of starting pitching, but their starters have also been known to be very injury-prone. It would be an interesting addition to a team that is already loaded with personalities, but unless they lose someone to a serious injury it is doubtful that Pedro will be a Cub.
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| Bart Hubbuch posted on his twitter page that the Rays scheduled a second workout with free agent hurler Pedro Martinez. |
Our View: Martinez will reportedly throw breaking pitches, something he apparently did not do in his first audition with the club. The Rays need depth in their bullpen, and could use Martinez as a long-reliever and spot-starter if signed.
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| Multiple sources state that Pedro Martinez auditioned for the Rays. |
Our View: Pedro could serve as a long-reliever out of the bullpen for the Rays, where depth is an area of need. There is no report of any deal being worked out though, and it is uncertain exactly how much the Rays are interested in Martinez.
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| The White Sox are not interested in acquiring Pedro Martinez, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Manager Ozzie Guillen said, "Pedro Martinez was mentioned in spring training, but just because a couple of his friends called me, and my job is to give GM Kenny Williams the information, but that is it. No Pedro, not right now."
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Our View: If the Sox did pursue Martinez, he could replace the struggling Jose Contreras in the rotation as he is 0-4 over five starts. But that does not look like an option as of now.
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| The Boston Globe reported that the Brewers may be interested in pursuing Pedro Martinez, but GM Doug Melvin stated that he did not contact Martinez's rep, according to MLBblogs.com. |
Our View: Milwaukee's rotation has 11 quality starts this season, which ranks second only to Pittsburgh (12). The Brewers could still use an upgrade, but their pitching staff is not in bad shape.
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| The Rangers are not one of the teams interested in signing free agent hurler Pedro Martinez, according to the Dallas Morning News. |
Our View: Reports had the Rangers interested, but GM Jon Daniels refuted the claims. Regardless, can any of you envision Pedro tossing a pitch for the Rangers? Neither can we.
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| According to MLB.com, Pedro Martinez will throw off a mound on Friday and is about two weeks away from making a decision about his future. He is currently a free agent. |
Our View: All the reports on Pedro say that he looks good. So far the problem has been money. The Angels, Rangers and Nationals are all interested, but Pedro has yet to drop his asking price of at least $5 million for one year. He'll likely have to over the next few weeks if he wants to land with a team this season.
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| The L.A. Times reports that the Angels have contacted the representatives for Pedro Martinez. Martinez is currently a free agent. |
Our View: The Angels have endured more than their fair share of bad luck regarding their pitching staff, and they would be well served to bring in a veteran such as Martinez to join the rotation. However, Martinez is believed to want around $5 million and that figures to be too much for the Angels. When healthy, they have five solid veteran arms.
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| SI.com reports that Pedro Martinez has fielded calls from several teams since the start of the season. It is believed he is still looking for $5 million for this year. The Dodgers, Indians, Phillies, Brewers, Diamondbacks, Mets, and Angels are all believed to have some interest. |
Our View: When it comes to starting pitching, there are a lot of "have-nots" throughout the league. The Astros, Orioles and Royals also have a need and there are a number of teams that are an injury away. How effective Pedro will be can be debated, but there seems to be a good chance that he's pitching at some point this summer.
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| Pedro Martinez's rep has reached out to the Angels recently, but GM Tony Reagins noted that he is still in 'weather-the-storm' mode and is not looking to add a starting pitcher through free agency or by trade, according to the Orange County Register. Reagins said, "We have not made any offer or had any discussions about bringing him in. We are still in this pattern where we are waiting for guys Ervin Santana, John Lackey – to get back." The club lost 22-year-old starter Nick Adenhart to a fatal car collision last week.
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Our View: Martinez has continued working out since pitching for the Dominican Republic in the WBC, and still expects to pitch in the majors at some point this season.
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| Pedro Martinez fully expects to pitch in the major leagues this season, a longtime friend of Martinez's told the New York Post Friday. "There is no question he's going to pitch," said the friend, who said he recently spoke to Martinez. |
Our View: Pedro is looking for a one-year deal in the $5 million range, which, at least so far, teams have been unwilling to do. It's either going to take Pedro giving in and taking a lesser deal, or an injury-strapped team bucking up and paying him what he wants.
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| Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports indicates that the Dodgers are balking at Pedro Martinez's $5MM per year price tag. |
Our View: Other interested clubs would like Martinez to lower his asking price as well. The 37-year-old hurler held a 1.57 WHIP over 20 starts in 2008.
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| ESPN.com reports that Pedro Martinez is still seeking a contract that would guarantee him $6-$8 million. |
Our View: Simply put, there's no way a team will make that sort of commitment despite some solid work against the Netherlands in the WBC. The biggest question in regards to Pedro is his durability, but there are plenty of other questions surrounding him. His control last year was the worst it had been since his rookie season, and his home run rate continued to climb.
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| Baseball Prospectus reports that the Astros are close to a deal with Pedro Martinez. |
Our View: Martinez has apparently been scouted as having plus velocity this spring and looks like vintage Pedro of old. He would most certainly crack the Astros weak rotation if signed and would be worth a late look in fantasy drafts.
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| The Mets are reportedly among the MLB clubs that have started to request financial requirements for Pedro Martinez, according to the Bergen Record. |
Our View: The Mets' current contenders for the fifth spot in the rotation are Livan Hernandez, Jon Niese and Freddy Garcia. They may be inclined to add Pedro to the mix if he will sign for the right price.
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| According to Jon Heyman, of Sports Illustrated, the Dodgers have reportedly joined the Indians, Pirates, and Mets as teams interested in Pedro Martinez. |
Our View: At this point, the Dodgers seem like the best financial fit for the veteran starter, who is demanding between $5-8 million in guaranteed money. The Indians have exhausted nearly every resource, the Pirates are also reluctant to meet Pedro's asking price, and the Mets seem content to fill his spot in the rotation with a younger arm.
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| Skipper Joe Torre noted that the Dodgers are keeping tabs on Pedro Martinez, according to Newsday. |
Our View: The Dodgers are currently trying to figure out who their fifth starter in the rotation will be, and are keep Martinez in consideration as an option.
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| Dodgers' GM Ned Colletti said he is curious about Pedro Martinez, according to the LA Times. Colletti added, "We know how great he has been, and we know how popular he is in Los Angeles."
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Our View: The Dodgers like him, but it remains to be seen if Martinez would drop his price tag low enough to make a deal happen. He started his career with the Dodgers back in 1992 and served two seasons prior to joining the Expos in 1994.
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| Buster Olney reports through MetsBlog that the Mets will not pursue free agent pitcher Pedro Martinez. The team appears to be cutting costs and has decided to go with an in-house candidate instead. |
Our View: If Pedro is picked up by the right team and has even a shred of his old stuff, he could be a nice late-round steal. He also said he is open to a closer role, which could give him even more fantasy value.
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| Pedro Martinez covets a deal similar to John Smoltz's with Boston ($5.5MM base salary plus $5.5MM in incentives), according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports. |
Our View: The Dodgers, Marlins, Mets and Indians could be potential landing spots, while the Athletics, Orioles, Brewers and Nationals are believed to be out.
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| Pedro Martinez has been talking about the idea of a reunion with the Dodgers, but the club is yet to garner interest in bringing him back, according to Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated. |
Our View: Martinez began his career with the Dodgers in 1992 and served two seasons before joining the Montreal Expos in 1994. The Orioles have had internal discussions regarding Martinez, but are yet to make him an offer.
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| The Orioles had internal discussions regarding Pedro Martinez, according to the Baltimore Sun. |
Our View: He hurled three shutout innings against the Netherlands in the World Baseball Classic on Saturday, and may be able to help an Orioles' rotation in need of pitching.
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| Pedro Martinez threw three shutout innings against the Netherlands in the WBC on Saturday. He allowed one hit, an infield single, and struck out four of the last five batters he faced. 32 of his 40 pitches went for strikes. |
Our View: Martinez wants to play in the MLB this season, but a number of teams wondered what he had left as he looked gassed down the stretch last season. After his outing today, Martinez gave an interview where he rattled off numerous excuses as to why he has not been effective over the past two seasons. He insists that he is 100 percent and ready to join a rotation.
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| Free-agent starting pitcher Pedro Martinez said Tuesday he would be open to the possibility of closing games, and the St. Louis Cardinals may be among those teams willing to consider him in that role, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. |
Our View: Cardinals manager Tony LaRussa has made a push for veteran pitchers in the past, and GM John Mozeliak could land Martinez, who may be used as a reliever in the World Baseball Classic, for a fairly reasonable price.
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| The Red Sox are not interested in bringing back Pedro Martinez, according to the Boston Herald. |
Our View: The Red Sox have a deep pitching staff among starters, and there is no room for the 37-year-old Martinez. The Dodgers, Pirates and Indians are believed to be interested in Martinez.
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| There are three MLB clubs interested in Pedro Martinez, who is set to prove he can still be effective during the WBC with the Dominican Republic, according to MLB.com. |
Our View: The three interested clubs are the Dodgers, Pirates and Indians, but none made him an official offer yet. He has been working hard and believes he is in good physical condition.
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| MLB.com reports that free-agent Pedro Martinez's fastball was clocking in at the 88-92 mph range during a recent simulated game. He is preparing to pitch for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic and he will throw in the team's first exhibition on March 3. |
Our View: Martinez claimed earlier this offseason that he had received "varios formal offers" but none have been confirmed.
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| Mets.com reports that right-handed pitcher Pedro Martinez says he's received contract offers from teams, but not the Mets. "I've received various formal offers from various clubs who have a lot of interest in me." |
Our View: Pedro did not specify which teams had offered him a contract. The web site reports that as recently as a week ago, Martinez claimed nobody had offered him any deals.
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| Pedro Martinez intends to use the World Baseball Classic as an audition to garner interest from MLB clubs, according to the NY Post. He will be representing the Dominican Republic. |
Our View: Mets' GM Omar Minaya is a supporter of Martinez, but won't offer him a deal while waiting on Oliver Perez, Randy Wolf and Ben Sheets.
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| Mets' GM Omar Minaya disclosed that he visited Pedro Martinez during his trip to the Dominican Republic this week, according to the NY Daily News. |
Our View: Martinez returning to the Mets remains uncertain, and Minaya's visit was likely more friendly than about business. The club is still waiting on Oliver Perez, Randy Wolf and Ben Sheets.
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| SI.com reports that Mets GM Omar Minaya may attempt to bring back Pedro Martinez once they potentially shore up a deal with Oliver Perez. |
Our View: The Pirates and Marlins are among others who are interested in the veteran. He had a rough year last season as he went 5-6 in 20 starts and posted a 5.61 ERA.
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| The Pirates have talked to Pedro Martinez, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. |
Our View: The talks have been exploratory, but Pittsburgh would like to upgrade their rotation with him for the right price. He covets a $7 million deal, which is higher than the Pirates are willing to pay.
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| Pedro Martinez was reportedly on the Indians' radar prior to inking Carl Pavano, according to Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated. |
Our View: The club was considering an offer in the $7 million range. Martinez is not a priority for the Mets to re-sign, but the Diamondbacks remain interested in him.
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| Pedro Martinez is not a priority for Mets GM Omar Minaya, according to the New York Post. |
Our View: Martinez's injury issues will likely force him to sign an incentive-laden contract with a low base salary if he still wants to pitch in the majors.
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| The Palm Beach Post reports that the Florida Marlins are not interested in having Pedro Martinez pitch for the team this season. |
Our View: An earlier report said the team was negotiating with him, but that seems not to be the case, as this is one of a number of reports refuting that.
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| Updating a previous report, the Miami Herald notes that the Marlins have not held discussions with free-agent Pedro Martinez. |
Our View: Apparently, the Marlins are among the teams that Martinez would like to pitch for, but contract talks have not begun, as previously reported.
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| Pedro Martinez and the Marlins are believed to have opened contract talks, according to ESPN.com. |
Our View: The 37-year-old is 214-99 for his career, but he has not looked like his former self over the last three seasons. Injuries have hampered him and he has amassed a 17-15 record in that time. In 20 starts last season, he had a 5.61 ERA and 1.57 WHIP. It is possible he could rebound, but he should not be depended on for fantasy purposes.
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| Pedro Martinez noted that he would like to return to the Mets to win the World Series, according to MLB.com. The former elite pitcher said, "I went over to the Mets with something in mind, to win a World Series in the National League, and I haven't achieved that." |
Our View: Martinez is 37, but insists that he still has plenty left in the tank. Derek Lowe, Oliver Perez and Tim Redding remain in the mix, and it remains to be seen if they will bring back Martinez.
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| Pedro Martinez's agent Fern Cuza will meet with Mets GM Omar Minaya next week to see if a deal can be reached, according to the New York Post. |
Our View: The Mets are still negotiating with Derek Lowe and Oliver Perez, and Tim Redding is also in the mix, so it remains to be seen if Pedro is still a priority.
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| The Mets are reportedly considering re-signing Pedro Martinez, according to Newsday. |
Our View: The club would consider him if he would accept a contract with a low base salary and heavy with incentives.
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| Pedro Martinez and the Mets will talk about a contract after the new year, but the team remains interested in a possible incentive-laden deal, reports the New York Post. |
Our View: Martinez did not have a good season last year, and is a shell of his former self. Remarkable as it sounds, if Martinez does pitch this year, he should probably be ignored by mixed league owners.
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| The Mets apparently still have interest in retaining Pedro Martinez, according to the Hot Stove Blog on MLB.com. GM Omar Minaya said, "We have interest in Pedro Martinez. We're going to talk to his agent when we have the opportunity."
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Our View: Martinez's arm strength, velocity, and stamina are on the decline, but the club would consider signing him for a favorable short-term deal to fill one of the two voids in their rotation. He may still be unwilling to agree to a deal on par with what the club feels he can provide on the diamond, however.
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| Pedro Martinez will pitch in 2009, according to the New York Daily News. |
Our View: It is unclear if Martinez would return to the Mets, Red Sox, or go somewhere new but he would likely want to pitch for a contender as he nears the end of his career.
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| Pedro Martinez's agent Fern Cuza, tells SI.com. "(Pedro's) definitely coming back," Cuza said. "He's got all the baggage behind him. He's ready to go get it. It'll be fun to see the old Pedro again." According to Cuza, multiple teams already have checked in about the Hall-of-Fame-bound righthander. |
Our View: Pedro has not made more than 23 starts since 2005 and has endured a series of injuries since then. In 20 starts last season, he was 5-6 with a 5.61 ERA.
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| The Pirates are rumored to be interested in signing Pedro Martinez, the Beaver County Times reports. Martinez has worked with new Pirates pitching coach Joe Kerrigan while in Boston, and is cousins with Pirates reliever Denny Bautista. |
Our View: It would be an interesting addition for the Pirates, but Martinez would have to be willing to sign with a rebuilding team.
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| Pedro Martinez would take the hill in Monday's play-in game against the Brewers if necessary, according to the NY Daily News. |
Our View: He would be pitching on short rest. In order for a play-in game to happen, both the Mets and Brewers would have to win today.
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| Pedro Martinez may have pitched his last game as a Met, according to the Mets Official Website. "It was the wrong time to think about those things, but when they started to clap for me, I thought they might be thinking the same thing." |
Our View: Of course Pedro could still appear for the Mets if they keep on winning and make the playoffs. Clearly nearing the end of the line in his major league career, it would be nice if Pedro could go out on top after such a storied career as one of the most effective hurlers the game has ever seen.
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| Pedro Martinez had nine strikeouts in six innings on Thursday night against the Cubs. He also gave up seven hits, five walks and five runs. |
Our View: Martinez escaped with a no-decsion as the Mets came back and won the game. His ERA is 5.61 and he simply wasn't Pedro in 2008.
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| Pedro Martinez surrendered four earned runs on nine hits over six innings in Saturday's disappointing 4-2 loss to the Braves, with three walks and seven strikeouts. He actually fared better at the plate, as he went 1-for-2 (double) with a pair of RBI. |
Our View: He falls to 5-6 over 19 starts, and his ERA climbs a few points to 5.50. He has lost three straight decisions.
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| The New York Daily News reports that the Mets have pushed Pedro Martinez's start back from Saturday to Tuesday when he will face the Nationals. |
Our View: The Mets didn’t want to use Martinez on Saturday, because then they’d need two starters in D.C. — on Tuesday and Wednesday. John Niese originally would have gone Tuesday and Johan Santana on Wednesday, but now Santana can’t go that day without being on short rest.
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| The New York Post reports that Pedro Martinez told reporters today that he feels healthy and will start as scheduled Saturday against the Phillies. Martinez had been excused from the final three games of the road trip this week so he could work out at Shea Stadium with personal trainer Chris Correnti, in part because he had trouble getting loose in his start last weekend in Miami. |
Our View: Martinez had a 3.85 ERA in August with 33 strikeouts in 42.1 innings. He should be a reliable play the rest of the way.
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| Pedro Martinez picked up his fifth win of the year by going six innings and surrendering two earned runs on seven hits while striking out four in the Mets 6-2 win over the Marlins. |
Our View: Martinez offered fantasy owners a 3.85 ERA in August, with 33 strikeouts in 42.1 innings.
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| Pedro Martinez had his finest outing of the season on Saturday night. He held the Pirates to eight hits and one run over seven innings. Martinez walked one and struck out four. It was the first time all season (13 starts) that he had pitched seven innings. |
Our View: Pedro now has a 2.59 ERA over four starts since returning from his father's funeral. For the first time all season, we might be able to truly say that we're ready to trust the former ace with a spot in fantasy lineups.
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| Pedro Martinez looked solid on Monday holding the Pirates to just one run over six innings. Pedro left the game with the lead only to watch the bullpen blow yet another game. |
Our View: Pedro struck out only three while walking four, but he allowed just three hits while needing 99 pitches on the afternoon. This wasn't vintage Pedro, but it sure was close enough to give his owners hope that he will be a useful arm down the stretch.
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| Pedro Martinez allowed three runs (two earned) on four hits and three walks with three strikeouts over 6 1/3 innings Wednesday in a 4-2 loss to the Padres. It was his second start since coming back from a hip injury.
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Our View: Pedro fared a bit better this time out, but it wasn't good enough to pick up a win. His next start will come against the Nationals.
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| Pedro Martinez, making his first start since July 12th, allowed three runs over five innings against the Astros. All three runs scored on solo home runs. |
Our View: Pedro struck out five while walking two as he threw 87 pitches and generally looked solid. The Mets desperately need a healthy Martinez to be successful, and anything remotely resembling his former glory days would be a benefit to his fantasy owners.
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| Following a successful bullpen session today, the Mets have announced Pedro Martinez will pitch for the team on Friday night in Houston, a move made official when the team optioned Willie Collazo back to Triple-A on Tuesday, according to MLB.com. |
Our View: Martinez, who had been on the bereavement list, will throw only 80 pitches due to the fact that he has not started a game since July 12th. The Mets had originally toyed with the idea of giving Martinez some relief work during Tuesday's game against the Marlins, but nixed that plan when manager Jerry Manuel couldn't find an ideal place to slot him into the bullpen mix.
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| The Journal Times reports that Pedro Martinez has rejoined the Mets team after spending some time on the bereavement list. He will throw a bullpen session Tuesday afternoon and barring complications, start Friday night at Houston.
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Our View: Martinez has been mostly ineffective this season. He has a 6.25 ERA and a 1.63 WHIP in nine starts. It will be interesting to see if he regains some focus down the stretch after the passing of his father.
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| The NY Daily News indicates that Pedro Martinez could return to the Mets' rotation Friday against the Astros. |
Our View: He should return home from the Dominican Republic around Tuesday, in time to throw a bullpen session. If so, he could be on a pitch count of between 70-80 against Houston.
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| Pedro Martinez stated on Friday that he is going to remain in the Dominican Republic for a couple more days following the death of his father, according to the AP. |
Our View: It is uncertain when Martinez will return to the Mets' rotation.
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| Pedro Martinez will not start this weekend after the team learned that his father had passed away after a long illness, according to The Mets Blog. |
Our View: Our condolences go out to the entire Martinez family. Just when Pedro will return to the hill is not yet know, as it is also unclear who the team will chose to have start on Saturday (possibly Carlos Muniz?).
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| The NY Daily News reports that Pedro Martinez will start either Friday or Saturday after a 56-pitch bullpen session. His start will come against the Cardinals. |
Our View: Martinez carries a 6.25 ERA this season. Until he proves he can still be effective, we would not suggest using him in your fantasy lineups.
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| Pedro Martinez, who is recovering from a right hip strain, played long-toss Sunday and said he felt even better than Saturday when he threw lightly in the bullpen, according to the NY Post. The plan is for him to long-toss again tomorrow and throw off a mound if he feels up to it.
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Our View: Barring a setback, he is expected to start this weekend against the Cardinals.
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| Pedro Martinez has officially been ruled out for Tuesday's start, according to Newsday. Pedro is dealing with a groin injury. |
Our View: Johan Santana will start Tuesday instead, with John Maine getting the ball Wednesday and Oliver Perez on Thursday. Assuming he doesn't have any setbacks, Pedro should be back next weekend against the Cardinals.
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| The Mets were thinking about holding Pedro Martinez back from Tuesday's start even before his bullpen session Saturday was delayed. According to MLB.com, it is all but understood that Johan Santana would start Tuesday instead, with John Maine getting the ball Wednesday and Oliver Perez on Thursday. Pedro is dealing with a groin injury. |
Our View: The Mets don't want to take any chances with Pedro, especially in a game against the Phillies. He could be back next weekend against the Cardinals.
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| The Mets are having second thoughts about letting Pedro Martinez return to the rotation on Tuesday, according to the AP. Martinez strained his groin while running the bases on July 7 and left his next outing after because of tightness in his shoulder. It is the groin injury that's keeping him out. "We're kind of wavering a little bit simply because he hasn't picked up a ball, hasn't been able to throw since his last outing," manager Jerry Manuel said. |
Our View: Martinez got a cortisone shot for the groin ailment on Thursday and plans to throw in the bullpen during a game this weekend to see how he feels. How that session goes will likely determine whether or not he takes the ball Tuesday.
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| Pedro Martinez is tentatively scheduled to make his next start on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Phillies, according to MLB.com. |
Our View: Martinez will throw in the bullpen on Saturday before the final determination is made. If you have him on your fantasy team in hopes he may turn things around, look for an update some time this weekend on how that session went.
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| Pedro Martinez is expected to miss his next start scheduled for Sunday due to the tightness in his right shoulder, according to MetsBlog.com. |
Our View: Manager Jerry Manuel stated that Mike Pelfrey will start Sunday in his place.
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| Pedro Martinez insisted he was fine after being pulled from the game last night, according to the New York Daily News. "It’s not anything uncommon. It’s scar tissue and stuff like that. The doctor already checked me. My shoulder is perfectly fine," Martinez said. |
Our View: This is good news for Martinez and any fantasy owners who have him on their roster in hopes he can return to being even a shadow of what he once was. If you do have him on your squad, keep him on the bench for the time being.
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| New York RHP Pedro Martinez has left his start against the Colorado Rockies after four innings due to tightness in his right shoulder, according to the Associated Press. |
Our View: The oft-injured Martinez missed about two months earlier this season with a strained left hamstring. He also missed most of last season after having surgery on his right shoulder late in 2006. Martinez, who walked around the clubhouse with a large ice pack on his right hip before the game, threw 66 pitches with three walks and three strikeouts. We will update his status as news becomes available.
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| Pedro Martinez allowed two runs on five hits, walked three and struck out six and the Mets defeated the Phillies 10-9 on Monday night. Pedro pitched into the sixth inning then watched the New York Mets nearly blow a 10-1 lead before Bill Wagner recorded the third out in the ninth inning with the tying run on second base. |
Our View: Martinez benefited from an early lead. His two runs were both home runs by the Philly sluggers. The Mets right-hander is not a recommended fantasy option outside of NL-only formats, and even then he's a reserve and spot starter depending on matchup.
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| Pedro Martinez looks to lead the Mets to their third straight victory for the first time in more than a month Monday when they close a four-game series with the Phillies.
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Our View: Martinez has a 3.27 ERA in 118.1 innings against the Phillies in his career. However, this season he has an 8.37 ERA on the road and the Phillies lineup is looking for revenge after a 12-inning loss on Sunday.
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| Pedro Martinez surrendered five earned runs on seven hits over five innings in Wednesday's 8-7 loss to the Cardinals in St. Louis, with one walk and four strikeouts. He allowed two home runs in the game, both to slugger Troy Glaus. |
Our View: Martinez ended his night with a no decision, and his ERA has risen to 7.39. He is 0-2 over his last three starts, and has allowed 17 earned runs over the span.
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| Mets manager Pedro Martinez is keeping veteran RHP Pedro Martinez on regular rest while giving the young Mike Pelfrey an extra day of rest, according to SLAM Sports. |
Our View: Martinez and Pelfrey both pitched in a doubleheader on Friday against the Yankees, and Manuel said he hoped consistent action would help Martinez. He's 2-2 with a 7.12 ERA in six starts and Pelfrey, who'll pitch Thursday in the final game of a four-game series against the Cardinals, is 5-6 with a 4.47 ERA. Manuel also noted tipping pitches has been one of the reasons for the three-time Cy Young Award winner's woes since returning from a strained left hamstring sustained in his first start of the year but indicates pitching coach Dan Warthen discussed the matter with Martinez and that the pitcher is focused on improving.
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| According to Matt Cerrone's Mets Blog Pedro Martinez was tipping his pitches in Friday's beat down at the hands of the Yankees. Following the game Martinez told reporters that he would need to review tape of his last few starts to determine exactly what he has been doing wrong of late.
Sure enough, during today’s broadcast on FOX, Ken Rosenthal said Martinez told reporters today that he was clearly telegraphing his change-up to Yankee hitters yesterday by widening his glove while switching his grip.
In his last two starts, Martinez allowed 12 runs and 21 base runners in 10 innings pitched.
In his previous three starts, Martinez was 2–0 with a 4.23 ERA. |
Our View: Rosenthal talked with a Yankees coach, and a few players, all of whom confirmed Martinez had been tipping his pitches, just as the pitcher suspected.
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| Pedro Martinez is telling the staff of the Mets that he is harboring strong concerns about his ability to produce and get back on track, according to the New York Post. |
Our View: Martinez was abused by the Yankees in a loss at Shea Stadium and followed by telling reporters that he cannot deny his failures on the mound, and that he views it as something to worry about. Martinez said he feels fine physically. Though he gave up six hits and a season-worst five walks, his velocity seemed fine, frequently touching the 90-mph barrier. It may be the words of frustration, but the Mets can no longer deny the issue needs to be addressed, and that should put fantasy owners on alert as well.
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| Pedro Martinez was rocked for six runs on nine hits and a walk over 4 1/3 innings Saturday. |
Our View: Pedro was good his last time out, but overall he holds a 5.91 ERA and 1.73 WHIP in four starts since returning from the DL.
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| Pedro Martinez will make his fifth start of the season tonight against the Rockies at Coors Field, according to MLB.com. He is 2-0 this season, with a 5.31 ERA and 1.57 WHIP. |
Our View: Pedro is coming off his best outing of the season as he only allowed one earned run on two hits over six innings against Texas, and is back in solid form.
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| Pedro Martinez only surrendered two runs (one earned) on six hits over six innings in Sunday's 4-2 victory in the second game of a double-header against the Rangers, with one walk and four strikeouts. |
Our View: Pedro improves to 2-0 over four starts. This was his best outing of the season, and is seemingly back in solid form.
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| The Mets have released their starting lineup for the evening as they face the Texas Rangers, according to Newsday.com. The lineup reads as follows: J.Reyes (SS), L.Castillo (2B), D.Wright (3B), C.Beltran (CF), D.Easley (LF), C.Delgado (1B), R.Castro (C), E.Chavez (RF), and Pedro Martinez (RHP). |
Our View: Martinez struggled in his last outing, surrendering four runs (all earned) on 10 hits over five innings. He left with no decision as he continues to work back into form.
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| New York RHP Pedro Martinez suffered through a rough day on the mound, but the Padres needed the late innings to get the win against relief pitching, 8-6. Martinez pitched just five innings, allowing four runs (all earned) on 10 hits with no walks and four strikeouts. |
Our View: Pedro now owns a 6.91 ERA and escaped today with no decision. He threw 97 total pitches, 62 for strikes, and that speaks well looking forward.
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| Mets RHP Pedro Martinez reports he is feeling no pain or discomfort of any kind the day after his first start since returning from a strained left hamstring, according to the NY Daily News. |
Our View: Martinez limited the Giants to three runs on seven hits while striking out three and walking three in six innings in the Mets' 9-6 win Tuesday night. He hit 91 mph and also matched a career high with two hits. Martinez next pitches in San Diego on Sunday.
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| The AP noted that Pedro Martinez reported no problems a day after making his second start of the year and first since leaving his April 1st outing with a hamstring injury. |
Our View: Martinez struggled early in his first start back from the DL and needed 108 pitches in his six inning win. The team had scheduled a limit of 95 pitches for the former Cy Young winner. Expect him to have some residual effects after over-extending himself on Tuesday night. However, the right-handers next start comes against the light-hitting Padres in hitter-friendly PETCO.
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| Mets RHP Pedro Martinez made his first full start of the season and he earned the win, going six innings to allow three runs (all earned) on seven hits with three walks and three strikeouts in the 9-6 win over the Giants. |
Our View: Pedro has struggled for health and is getting on in years, but this is a great sign for the Mets moving forward.
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| Pedro Martinez has been activated from the DL, and he will start tonight against the Giants, according to the MetsReport.com. Carlos Muniz was sent back to Triple-A New Orleans to make room on the roster for Pedro. |
Our View: He hasn’t pitched since straining his hamstring on April 1st in Florida. You may want to wait to see how he fares in his first start back before considering him for your lineup, especially since he allowed four runs in 3.1 innings before landing on the DL.
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| Newsday.com reports that Pedro Martinez (hamstring) will make his next start for the Mets in San Francisco on Tuesday night. The report noted that Martinez was believed to be en route to New York but there was no word whether he would join the team for the weekend series against the Dodgers.
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Our View: It will be Pedro's first start since April 1, when he strained his left hamstring.
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| Mets RHP Pedro Martinez allowed two runs on four hits with six strikeouts today, working six innings durin a rehab start with Single-A St. Lucie, according to MetsBlog.com. |
Our View: Martinez threw 82 pitches overall with all four hits coming in the fourth inning. The team has penciled Pedro in as the starter on Tuesday night against the San Francisco Giants.
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| Pedro Martinez is slated to make a rehab start Wednesday night for Class-A St. Lucie, according to the AP. He'll then join the Mets rotation early next week if that start goes well. Pedro is coming back from a strained hamstring. |
Our View: Pedro has said that he's ready to go, but he'll get one more rehab start to tune up.
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| Pedro Martinez (hamstring) said that he is ready to pitch and that he in fact believes he will start this coming Wednesday against the Marlins, according to the New York Daily News. "I am totally ready," he said. |
Our View: Predictably, the team is not backing up the statement of Martinez saying only that Pedro will throw a bullpen session on Sunday before any further decisions are made. For what its worth, pitching guru Randy Niemann says that Pedro is throwing the best that he has seen in two years. Look for the team to take a measured approach with Pedro, so don't be surprised if the Mets give him another week of rehab.
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| Pedro Martinez is not retiring at the end of this season (as was previously speculated), according to ESPN deportes. Martinez returned to the Dominican Republic to attend to his ailing father, but said, "I feel great physically and for the record I haven't considered retirement. Retirement would only take place if my arm is badly hurt and if I have to face surgery or something near that nature." He added that he wants to pitch two or three more seasons. His arm feels great, and he is throwing over the 90 MPH mark. |
Our View: Martinez had planned to rejoin the Mets for a bullpen session Wednesday. However, because of the family matter, he was forced to delay his plans to test his ailing hamstring.
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| Pedro Martinez returned home to the Dominican Republic to be with his sick father, according to the AP. Martinez had planned to rejoin the Mets for a bullpen session Wednesday, but after arriving in Atlanta on Wednesday morning from Port St. Lucie, Florida, Martinez learned his father, Pablo Martinez, had experienced a medical setback. Martinez then left to be with his father, who has a form of brain cancer. |
Our View: The return home delays his plans to test his ailing hamstring. Team spokesman Ethan Wilson said the team does not know how long Martinez plans to remain in the Dominican Republic. The Mets hoped he could return by the end of the month, but that is now unclear.
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| Pedro Martinez says he wants to return to the Mets' rotation by the start of next week, but Coach Willie Randolph stated to reporters that he doesn't expect Martinez back before the home series against the Dodgers that starts May 29, according to the NY Post. |
Our View: Martinez is echeduled to throw a bullpen session on Wednesday, and is expected to make at least one minor-league rehab assignment.
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| Pedro Martinez may retire at the end of the 2008 season, according to ESPN.com. Martinez told the New York Daily News that he will mull retirement in the offseason so he can tend to his ailing 78-year-old father Pablo, who is battling a form of brain cancer. Padro said, "It's taking a toll on me and my family, my dad's situation. I haven't been there for them. I just realized that between last year and this year I haven't been there for my family, my parents. That'll probably drag me away from the game a little sooner than people expect. After this season, I'm going to go back home and think about it and I'm going to decide."
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Our View: Pedro said his father is stable but isn't going to get any better. If he does retire at the end of the season, it has nothing to do with the Mets.
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| Pedro Martinez threw a simulated game on Monday tossing 77 pitches over 4.1 innings, according to the Associated Press. The next step is for Pedro to throw a bullpen session on either Wednesday or Thursday. |
Our View: Pedro looks to be a couple of weeks out, but his progress has been slow and steady from his injured hamstring which is just what the Mets had hoped for.
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| Pedro Martinez is expected to throw a simulated game on Monday in Port St. Lucie, according to the NY Daily News. He will be trying to get his pitching number up from the 55 he threw in Wednesday's simulation. GM Omar Minaya said, "We'll try to get to the 70-pitch mark." He is recovering from a strained left hamstring. |
Our View: If he pitches favorably without a setback, his next step would be a start for Single-A St. Lucie.
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| The New York Mets report RHP Pedro Martinez threw 55 pitches during a simulated game today in Florida, according to the Associated Press. |
Our View: Pedro pitched four innings against minor leaguers and fielded his position at the team's complex in Port St. Lucie, Florida. The three-time Cy Young Award winner is battling to return from a strained left hamstring, suffered during his only start this season (April 1st vs Florida). General manager Omar Minaya states the team is unwilling to release a timetable for his continued rehab and return, but he did reveal that Martinez is now going to be placed into a regular schedule, likely to start with a bullpen session in the coming days followed by another simulated game with a higher pitch count. If those go well, look for a minor league rehab assignment.
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| Pedro Martinez continues to knock off milestones toward his return, reports MLB.com, and Wednesday Pedro pitched in his first simulated game, facing hitters and fielding his position in Port St. Lucie, Fla.
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Our View: Now four innings and 55 pitches closer to a return, Martinez used the session to restate his case for returning to New York within a matter of weeks -- not months.
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| As a follow-up to a previous story, Pedro Martinez will pitch in a simulated game on Wednesday against major league hitters, according to the AP. Martinez said, "Pitching and being great is not about talking. It’s not talking that defines greatness. Greats are defined inside the white lines. That’s where you become great or you become whatever you are. As far as Port St. Lucie and rehab, I’m nothing. Nothing counts. It’s all wasted words. It’s something that you just have to wait for it to heal. Now I’m about to get back. Hopefully, it won’t happen again."
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Our View: Pedro has been targeting a return date of June 1. He said he will be able to better assess his progress after Wednesday’s session at the Mets’ minor league facility in Port St. Lucie, Florida. He was expected to miss four to six weeks, but the Mets decided to take a cautious route and pushed back his return date.
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| Pedro Martinez is expected to pitch in an extended spring training game on Wednesday as he begins an every-five-days program, according to the NY Daily News. He is rehabbing from a strained left hamstring. Pedro said, "My arm is feeling great. My arm really hasn't given me any problems and now a hamstring. A hamstring, out of all cases a hamstring. Go figure."
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Our View: Martinez has been on the DL since April 2.
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| Pedro Martinez is frustrated over his slow recovery from his strained left hamstring, according to FanNation.com. He is feeling dejected, but declined to state how healthy he'll be able to stay, or how effective he will be when he returns to action. Martinez said he believes there's no reason to say things like that right now because he thinks he basically needs to get back to the team, rather than proclaim what he'll do when he gets there.
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Our View: Martinez has been on the DL since April 2, and lasted a mere 3.1 innings in his only start of the season, while giving up two homers and four earned runs.
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| Pedro Martinez threw nearly 60 pitches at New York's spring training complex in Florida on Friday, this according to the AP. The Mets still have no timetable for when the injured right-hander might return to the team.
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Our View: Martinez has been on the disabled list since straining his left hamstring April 2 during his only start of the season, at the Florida Marlins.
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| Pedro Martinez will throw a side session on Friday as he attempts to return from his strained left hamstring, according to the AP. “Until Pedro gets on the mound where he starts moving around, he’s just doing his rehab, so there’s nothing to report that’s significant,” manager Willie Randolph said. |
Our View: Pedro apparently hasn't suffered any setbacks on his way back to the hill, but he is still likely at least a couple of weeks away from returning to the mound for the Mets.
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| Pedro Martinez is still limited to side sessions, but he may be able to face live hitters next week. "Each time he gets up there to see how it feels, they push it a little further," assistant general manager John Ricco tells MLB.com. Martinez is out due to a strained left hamstring. He will need to pitch to batters before going on a minor league rehab stint. |
Our View: It sounds like Pedro is still at least three weeks away from returning. So much for that original timetable of four-to-six weeks, huh?
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| The Mets have set a rough timetable for Pedro Martinez to return to action, according to Newsday.com. Team orthopedist David Altchek examined his strained hamstring, and the prognosis is that he can return to the mound in 10 days to two weeks. But that's only for a bullpen session, and after missing so much time, it's likely that Martinez will need three more weeks before he can return to the Mets. GM John Ricco said, "He's progressing well. He's ahead of where we thought he'd be."
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Our View: We finally get a real answer as to when he can return.
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| Pedro Martinez will travel to New York this week to be re-evaluated by team medical director Dr. David Altchek, according to MLB.com. He is nursing a left hamstring strain. |
Our View: Hopefully the doctor will add new insight as to when Pedro can return to action.
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| Pedro Martinez doesn't share the Mets view that he will be out for another month because of his injured hamstring, he thinks he will be back by the end of April, this according to ESPN. "We will give everyone the surprise of the month, I think, if things keep going well and there are no further delays," Martinez said. |
Our View: Players often say outlandish things that are refuted by doctors, and the Mets realize they need Pedro when it counts and not in April. Will Pedro return by the end of April? Possibly. Do we expect him to return in April? No.
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| The Mets have pushed back the return of Pedro Martinez, according to the NY Post. GM Omar Minaya stated that he expects a strained left hamstring to sideline Martinez until at least the middle of May, and possibly into June. The team originally said Martinez would miss 4-to-6 weeks after hearing a pop in the hamstring on April 1, just four innings into his season debut, the Mets' second game. Minaya added, " We're definitely going to be more conservative with him. With hamstrings, you just never know. We've got to be careful."
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Our View: Nelson Figueroa is expected to continue to fill in for Martinez in the rotation, even with the recent addition of Claudio Vargas.
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| Pedro Martinez could be sidelined up to 4-6 weeks with his hamstring strain, this according to a report on Newsday. Pedro has been placed on the DL so we will await word of how long he will be sidelined, but it appears that you shouldn't be counting on Pedro offering anything for at least the rest of the month and possibly well into May. The Mets will now have to hope that Mike Pelfrey can come through as Orlando Hernandez is still working his way back into shape. |
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| Pedro Martinez will fly back to New York Wednesday for an MRI exam on his injured left hamstring, according to the AP. Pedro suffered the injury in the fourth inning of Tuesday's outing. Manager Willie Randlolph said the team would make a quick decision if it needed to fill Martinez's spot on the roster. It's purely speculation at this point, but we're betting Pedro needs a DL stint. Be prepared to find a fill-in. |
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| Pedro Martinez left Tuesday's game in the bottom of the fourth inning with what appeared to be a left hamstring injury, according to Sports Network. He was faring poorly before exiting, allowing four runs on four hits and a walk in 3 1/3 innings. We'll update you on Pedro's status when more is known. |
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| Pedro Martinez announced he was pain-free after Friday's start in which he gave up two runs and five hits in five innings of work. The Mets brought their opening day lineup and the lumber in a 8-2 win over the Nationals. Martinez told the media after the game he was ready for the regular season and he looked forward to following Johan Santana in the rotation. |
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| Pedro Martinez looked sharp on Friday as he struck out four batters while allowing two runs in five innings for the Mets, this according the the New York Daily News. "I want spring training to be over, just to know that I made it through and I’m going with the team and not have anything to worry about.” Pedro has slipped in some drafts because of his balky shoulder, but if he can remain remotely healthy there is every reason to believe he can be an effective starter even if the days of his dominance are a thing of the past. |
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| Pedro Martinez made his spring debut Sunday against the Tigers. He struggled a bit, but ended up working four scoreless innings, allowing four hits and striking out four. "It was the first time I had to execute," Martinez said, according to MLB.com. "They were patient, and I got myself in trouble. But I got to work out of the stretch then." Pedro's been brought along slowly this spring but remains on target for the start of the season. |
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| Pedro Martinez threw about 59 pitches in a simulated game on Tuesday and reportedly did fine, according to Metsblog.com. He faced three minor leaguers as well as Carlos Beltran, who went 1-for-5 against Martinez. His fastball was notably up to 87-mph and he is still on pace to start his first spring game on Sunday. |
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| Pedro Martinez is reportedly looking for a new three year contract, according to MLBtraderumors.com. Martinez is 36 years old and could pitch well in 2008 but a three year deal will be hard for the Mets to agree to. |
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| Pedro Martinez had his first appearance pushed back after heavy rains canceled the Mets game on Thursday, this according to MLB.com. Normally Pedro would just be asked to pitch on Friday, but to avoid the 115 mile trip on Friday for the actual game, he will just throw a simulated game instead. Pedro is on track to be the Mets second starter this year behind Johan Santana and he hasn't experienced any troubles with his shoulder so far this year which is a great sign. |
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| Pedro Martinez will not approach the Mets about a contract extension, but he's willing to talk if the Mets approach him. The veteran said that he understands the team probably wants to see him pitch well and stay healthy this year before offering him a new deal, according to MLB.com. Pedro held a 2.57 ERA in five starts last year after coming back from rotator cuff surgery. He was excused from Monday's workout to undergo medical tests. Although he wouldn't divulge what the tests were for, he did say the results came back negative. |
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| Pedro Martinez felt so good with his normal throwing on flat ground that he ended up with an unscheduled bullpen session, supervised by pitching coach Rick Peterson, in which he threw 30 pitches according to a report by the AP. Martinez said he felt "...really, really, really good." Pedro is looking to stabilize a Mets rotation that often struggled without him last season. Though limited to just 28 innings last season Pedro still fanned 32 batters while walking only seven, so it appears that only ill health will preclude another solid season on the hill. |
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| A video of Pedro Martinez and Hall of Famer Juan Marichal at a cockfight in the Dominican Republic appeared on YouTube last week. "I understand that people are upset. This is part of our Dominican culture and is legal in the Dominican Republic," Martinez said in a statement. "I was invited by my idol Juan Marichal to attend the event as a spectator, not as a participant." Cockfighting is illegal in 48 states in this country, and Louisiana will make it illegal by August. It will be interesting to see how MLB handles this, because even though cockfighting is legal in the Dominican Republic, this will be a P.R. mess for both baseball and Pedro. |
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| Pedro Martinez reported no day-after problems after his start on Monday. "Thanks to God, perfect," he tells the New York Post. It was the ace's first major league start of the season following rotator cuff surgery. Martinez will throw a bullpen session on Thursday and start against the Astros on Sunday. |
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| Mets starter Pedro Martinez earned a victory in his first start of 2007 Monday, throwing five innings against the Reds. Martinez struck out his 3,000th career batter in the second inning of the game, which was his first appearance since undergoing rotator cuff surgery in 2006. |
Our View: Pedro’s name recognition is going to get everyone excited about his fantasy prospects in September, but we see a lot of five inning performances in the future for the Mets ace. Still, the fact that he appears to be physically healthy is a major victory for those who have waited this long for his return.
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| Pedro Martinez has been cleared to make his season debut on Monday, according to the New York Daily News. He will be on a strict pitch count that can't exceed 35 pitches in an inning or 75 for the game. Pedro has been out all season while recovering from shoulder surgery. |
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| As expected, Pedro Martinez tossed a bullpen session on Friday. So long as he responds well Saturday, the Mets expect him to return to action and start Monday's game, according to the New York Daily News. Pedro has been recovering all season from shoulder surgery, so if you've held onto him all summer, it's time to get him into your active lineup. |
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| Pedro Martinez will throw a bullpen session on Friday. Pitching coach Rick Peterson wants to gauge the right-hander's progress, the New York Daily News reports. Martinez will then make at least one more minor league start before coming back to the majors. |
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| Pedro Martinez could rejoin the rotation in September after making at least one more rehab start in the minor leagues, the AP reports. GM Omar Minaya said he was hopeful that if all goes well, Martinez could start during the final two weeks of the regular season. Nothing ever seems definite when discussing Martinez return dates, so take this news with the usual grain of salt. |
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| Pedro Martinez allowed an unearned run and five hits in six innings Monday night for Single-A St. Lucie, according to the AP. "I felt good overall," said Martinez, who threw 52 of 88 pitches for strikes. "I feel like I used all my pitches and I was getting more confident as the game went on. The first two innings I felt a little out of whack." |
Our View: Prior to Monday night's game in Philadelphia, Mets manager Willie Randolph indicated Martinez would likely make at least one more rehab start.
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| Pedro Martinez will stick at Single-A and make his fourth rehab start on Monday. He will throw between 80 and 90 pitches, the New York Post reports. He is coming off rotator cuff surgery. |
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| Pedro Martinez (shoulder) will throw a side session this week at the Mets complex in Florida, then a decision will be made about his next rehab start, the AP reports. Martinez has made three rehab starts so far, working five innings in the most recent one Monday. |
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| Pedro Martinez looked a lot better in his third rehab start on Monday. He worked five innings and gave up only two hits and two unearned runs. He walked one and struck out four. "Today I looked more like I should look," Martinez tells the New York Daily News. |
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| Pedro Martinez may have posted an ugly statline in his second rehab start on Tuesday, but he was pleased with the results. "I like this outing a lot more than the other one," Martinez tells the New York Daily News. "I had more command. I actually felt like I pitched a little bit. I was making pitches where I wanted to. Overall it was a jump ahead, a great improvement." He will likely start again on Monday and could need as many as three more rehab starts. Martinez is recovering from rotator cuff surgery. |
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| Pedro Martinez will make his second rehab start on Tuesday, the New York Post confirms. Martinez, who is recovering from rotator cuff surgery, threw 63 pitches in his first rehab outing last Wednesday. |
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| Pedro Martinez struggled in his first rehab start Wednesday, but he was optimistic anyway. "I felt great," Martinez told the AP. "My arm, my body is recovering good. Making adjustments will take me a little while. I haven't pitched in so long." Martinez gave up five runs on six hits over three innings, though he didn't walk any batters. Recovering from rotator cuff surgery, it's not clear where Pedro will make his next start. |
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| Pedro Martinez will make his first rehab start on Wednesday night for Single-A St. Lucie. He was scheduled to appear last Wednesday, but that effort was rained out. Instead, Martinez threw 67 pitches in a simulated game, and he felt good afterwards, the Bergen Record reports. He is recovering from rotator cuff surgery, and his rehab stint can last no longer than 30 days. |
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| Pedro Martinez tossed 50 of the 67 pitches he threw in a simulated game Thursday for strikes. "I feel well right now," Martinez told the AP. "I can tell you after the game, whether I iced or not, I feel fine. I feel normal." Working his way back from rotator cuff surgery, Martinez could make his first rehab start on Tuedsay, after his first attempt was rained out Wednesday. |
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| Pedro Martinez had his first scheduled rehab start with Single-A St. Luice rained out Wednesday. He will instead throw a simulated game of 45 pitches against hitters from the Mets' Gulf Coast League team on Thursday, according to the AP. Martinez is coming back from rotator cuff surgery. |
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| Pedro Martinez said he plans to throw 45 pitches Wednesday for the St. Lucie Mets and could make another start for the Single-A team before determining the next step in his comeback, according to the AP. "I don't know how I'm going to be," Martinez said. "I just know I feel better than the last two years or so. Every time I throw I bounce back really quickly. Right now, I'm 100 percent healthy." |
Our View: The Mets hope to have him back in their rotation next month and if he keeps progressing like he has, he will be.
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| Pedro Martinez threw 65 pitches in batting practice Friday at the Mets' spring training complex in Port St. Lucie, Fla., and could be ready for a minor league rehab game next week, according to the AP. "He felt fine," GM Omar Minaya said. "Everything went very well. The reports are very encouraging. The next step will be to see how he feels. It could be a simulated game or a rehab game." |
Our View: It appears that Martinez will be back at some point in August and could give the team a huge lift.
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| Pedro Martinez is expected to pitch in a simulated game tomorrow and make his first minor-league start Wednesday in Port St. Lucie, according to the New York Daily News.
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| Pedro Martinez resumed pitching to hitters after a 19-day hiatus, throwing 50 pitches Monday in a simulated game against Mets minor leaguers, according to the AP. He had been off on a planned break since throwing 50 pitches in a simulated game on July 3. Martinez threw 60 pitches in a bullpen session last Thursday. |
Our View: He hopes to return to the Mets in August if all goes well.
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| Pedro Martinez worked a bullpen session on Friday. His next steps will be another session Tuesday and a simulated game Friday, according to the New York Daily News. If all goes well, he likely will be cleared for a rehab assignment. When he might come off the disabled list will depend on how he fares in the minors, but it could be sometime in August. |
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| Pedro Martinez threw a 50-pitch, three-inning simulated game on Tuesday, the AP reports. He's coming back from rotator cuff surgery. "It is a step in the right direction," manager Willie Randolph said. "The schedule for the next move is pending." |
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| Pedro Martinez threw to hitters on Tuesday for the first time since rotator cuff surgery last fall, according to the AP. He threw 45 pitches to minor league hitters at the team's complex in Port St. Lucie, Fla., and said he felt good afterward, according to team spokesman Jay Horwitz. |
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| Pedro Martinez threw 55 pitches in a bullpen session on Tuesday. It was his fifth such outing as he recovers from right rotator cuff surgery. The Mets hope Martinez can rejoin their rotation in August, the New York Times reports. |
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| Pedro Martinez threw 53 pitches on Friday in his fourth bullpen session, according to the AP. Mets GM Omar Minaya said Martinez is on track to start a minor league rehabilitation assignment in July. |
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| Pedro Martinez, who underwent rotator cuff surgery last fall, threw 50 pitches in Port St. Lucie, Fla. on Tuesday, according to the AP. "(We're) Very upbeat. He'll continue his progression," manager Willie Randolph said. "I'm assuming it's about 50 percent, just basic fastballs, get the feel." Martinez hopes to be pitching with the Mets sometime in August. |
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| Pedro Martinez threw off a mound on Tuesday for the first time since undergoing rotator cuff surgery, according to the AP. He threw 31 pitches, all fastballs. "I was very pleased with the way that it went," Martinez said. He plans to throw again on Friday, and while there's still no definitive timetable for his return, he's expected to be out until at least the All-Star break. |
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| Pedro Martinez is scheduled to throw off a mound Tuesday for the first time since rotator cuff surgery. Martinez said he has been long-tossing up to 230 feet, but a successful mound session would be a big step forward in his rehab, according to the New York Post. Pedro is expected to return to the Mets sometime in August. |
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| Pedro Martinez should start throwing off a mound "sometime in June," GM Omar Minaya told the AP. Martinez, coming back from rotator cuff surgery, is still "in the long-toss mode," according to Minaya. |
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| Pedro Martinez is now throwing at 180 feet, up from the 75 feet he was throwing at on March 23, according to the New York Post. GM Omar Minaya said it will be "at least" June until Pedro throws from a mound, and he is still projecting a return in August for the right-hander. |
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| The Mets have yet to budge on their conservative estimate of an early-August return for Pedro Martinez, but that could always be moved up if his rehab continues without a hitch, Newsday reports. He's still considered ahead of schedule to this point. |
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| For the first time since undergoing surgery in October, Pedro Martinez was able to throw a ball on Wednesday, according to the AP. He lightly tossed a ball for about 10 minutes from 45 feet. "He looked good," said Randy Niemann, the Mets' rehabilitation pitching coordinator. "It's just the beginning. It's the start of a long process, but he looked really good." He likely won't be game ready until at least the All-Star break. |
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| Pedro Martinez, recovering from shoulder surgery, made 50 throws from about 60 feet on flat ground Tuesday and said he's now on schedule to throw four times a week, according to the AP. Pedro won't make any predictions about when he'll return to the mound. "I'm working to get ready for that day," Martinez said. "I can't talk about it. Talking about all that, I'd probably run away to Jamaica or something. I'm just doing what they say to do each day and not looking ahead. I am doing what I am told to do so I don't mess anything up. I saw what I did before the playoffs last year and that was not good." |
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| Pedro Martinez threw for the first time on Wednesday since undergoing rotator cuff surgery in October, according to the AP. He lightly tossed a ball for about 10 minutes at a distance of 45 feet. "He looked good," said Randy Niemann, the Mets' rehabilitation pitching coordinator. "It's just the beginning. It's the start of a long process, but he looked really good." Pedro isn't expected to join the Mets rotation until sometime in the second half. |
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| Pedro Martinez can start throwing Saturday as part of his recuperation from October rotator cuff surgery, the AP reports. Mets GM Omar Minaya said the most realistic expectation is for the three-time Cy Young Award to return by August. "We're probably being very conservative with him," Minaya said. "A lot of it has to do with, psychologically, where is he at?" |
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| Pedro Martinez should know next week when he can start throwing, the AP reports. Recovering from rotator cuff surgery, Martinez is likely to miss the first half of the season. He repeated that he's working hard at rehabilitation and expects his right shoulder to heal. "If it doesn't, then I need to hang it up, hang it and go home because I'm not going to work any harder," Martinez said Friday. |
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| Pedro Martinez has promised that he won't rush his return from shoulder surgery next year, according to the AP. "My timetable will be the exact one that the doctor predicted," Martinez said. "Like I said before, I'm not going to try to be overaggressive and risk anything. I'll do what they told me to do and I'll try to come back fine -- not only for a year or two, but for the rest of my career." Pedro is expected to begin throwing in March, and he's expected to be back on the mound in July or August. |
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| Pedro Martinez told the AP that he's recovering well from shoulder surgery but still doesn't plan to return until at least midseason. "You have to let it run its course, so we're aiming for July or August as the return date," said Martinez. |
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| Pedro Martinez said that his shoulder rehab is going better than expected, according to the AP. He still does not expect to be able to pitch for the Mets until midseason. |
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| Pedro Martinez admitted on Friday that if his right shoulder doesn't return to full strength, he would consider retiring, according to ESPN.com. "It's getting better and progress is above all what is hoped for," Martinez said. "To go back I have to recover. I have to be healthy. But if God doesn't want that, then I would have to think about giving it all up." Pedro underwent surgery in early October to repair his torn rotator cuff, and he isn't expected to start throwing off a mound until June. |
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| Associates close to Pedro Martinez believe the pitcher is ahead of schedule in his recovery from surgery that repaired his right rotator cuff, according to the Boston Herald. In fact, he could be back before the All-Star break if he continues to recovery this quickly. |
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| Already ruled out of the playoffs because of a bad left leg, Pedro Martinez now will have right rotator cuff surgery next week and won't resume throwing off a mound until June, according to the AP. Exams Thursday revealed a problem with his other calf, which was announced, and also uncovered the trouble in his rotator cuff, which wasn't. "He never complained to me about his shoulder bothering him," New York manager Willie Randolph said. "I don't know, it could have been something that was lingering." Martinez got a second opinion on the shoulder, which matched the initial reading, and opted for the operation rather than trying to rehabilitate the injury. |
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| Pedro Martinez has a torn tendon in his left calf muscle and is out for four-to-week weeks, likely ending his season, according to the AP. After getting shelled yesterday in his final start of the season, Martinez returned to New York to have an MRI, which revealed the tear in his left calf. |
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| Pedro Martinez was knocked around in his last regular-season start, allowing eight hits and seven runs in 2 2/3 innings at Atlanta. There's been talk that Martinez may not pitch until Game 2 or 3 of the NLDS, and after the game Martinez openly wondered if he'd be able to start at all in the first round. His velocity topped out at 86 mph Wednesday.
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| It's possible that Pedro Martinez could be pushed back from his Game 1 start of the NLDS if his start tonight doesn't go well, according to the New York Post. If Martinez doesn't start, the ball will be given to Tom Glavine, meaning Glavine probably wouldn't make his start on Saturday so that he would be set up to go in Game 1. "[Martinez] might need more time to be pushed back," manager Willie Randolph said. "I said initially that he might go Game 1. Again, you always ask me That, and I always say, 'OK,' but that's always subject to change. So what I'm saying to you is depending on how he comes out of his start, who knows?" |
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| Pedro Martinez says his calf "got stiff" and he "hit a wall" in the fifth inning of his start Thursday, according to Newsday. Nonetheless the Mets and Martinez seemed happy overall with his outing (five innings, three runs). Martinez's fastball was topping out in the high 80s Thursday, so he had to rely on his off-speed pitches more than normal. |
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| Pedro Martinez gave up three runs on four hits in five innings Thursday in his second start after missing a month with a strained right calf muscle, according to the AP. Martinez threw 52 of 87 pitches, striking out seven. |
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| Pedro Martinez tossed a bullpen session yesterday in preparation for his start on Friday, according to the New York Daily News. He didn't sound very confident about his health for the postseason. "It's yet to be seen whether I am going to be totally healthy at the end of this season and going into the playoffs," he said. "I'm optimistic that I am going to be healthy and if I am healthy I am capable of doing a lot of things." |
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| Pedro Martinez lasted only three innings in his return from the disabled list Friday night. He threw 68 pitches, 46 for strikes, and allowed four runs, six hits and one walk with four strikeouts. Martinez had been on the disabled list with a strained right calf. |
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| Pedro Martinez won't necessarily be on a pitch count when he makes his return Friday, but the Mets will understandably keep a close eye on him, according to the AP. "We'll probably watch him real close and keep it as low as we can," manager Willie Randolph said. |
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| Manager Willie Randolph stated on Monday that Pedro Martinez will return to the Mets rotation on either Friday or Saturday, according to the AP. Pedro is out with a strained right calf. |
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| Mets manager Willie Randolph said that Pedro Martinez will make his return next weekend in Pittsburgh, possibly on Friday. Martinez came through a four-inning simulated game on Saturday with no problems. |
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| Pedro Martinez pitched a four-inning simulated game on Saturday and reported no problems, according to the AP. Martinez, who has been out since Aug. 15 with a strained right calf, threw 75 pitches -- 45 in game conditions. He is expected to start next weekend in Pittsburgh. |
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| Pedro Martinez, who has been sidelined since Aug. 15 with a strained right calf, threw about 65 pitches in a bullpen session on Tuesday, according to the AP. "It went fine," Martinez said. "It hasn't bothered me, but I can't really tell you if it's 100 percent until I get in a game." If he feels OK on Wednesday, Martinez plans to throw a simulated game Saturday, and the Mets hope to get him back in the rotation around the middle of this month. |
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| The AP reports that the Mets are hoping to get Pedro Martinez back by the middle of next week. Manager Willie Randolph has said that Pedro will get no more than three more starts this season. |
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| Pedro Martinez threw 38 pitches off a mound for the first time since going on the disabled list with a strained calf, according to the New York Daily News. He'll need to toss at least one simulated game before returning to action, which could happen by mid September. |
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| Pedro Martinez is scheduled to throw 45 pitches off a mound in a side session Saturday in Florida, according to the AP. He's currently on the DL with a strained calf. |
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| Pedro Martinez is aiming to throw off a mound on Saturday, according to the AP. He's recovering from a strained calf. "Pedro tossed today really, nicely and felt good. Maybe, hopefully, maybe, he will be on the mound on Saturday. Maybe," Mets manager Willie Randolph said. "Don't hold me to it. ... Pedro might come out in the morning and say, 'You know what, I don't think I'll take the mound today. I'll do it tomorrow.'" |
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| Pedro Martinez is heading to the Mets' minor league complex in Florida to begin workouts, as he recovers from a strained calf, according to the New York Daily News. It's not clear how long he'll stay there. "It depends on how I react," he said. |
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| Pedro Martinez removed his boot long enough to play catch yesterday, but he also said that he's not going to be able to take it off for good for another week, according to the New York Daily News. That probably pushes back his return timetable at least a bit. He's eligible to come off the DL on August 30, and the Mets are hoping to get him four or five starts before the postseason. |
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| On Monday, Pedro Martinez will have his strained calf examined, and he hopes to be cleared to remove his protective boot, according to the New York Daily News. He's been limited to lightly tossing a baseball while on the disabled list. |
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| The New York Daily News reports that the Mets expect Pedro Martinez back in a couple of weeks. "He'll be back hopefully by the first of September and have a good four or five starts to get ready for postseason," Willie Randolph said. Pedro will wear a protective boot over his strained calf for the next week. |
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| The Mets placed Pedro Martinez on the disabled list on Wednesday, according to the AP. Martinez, who has a strained calf, suffered the injury on Monday. He was replaced on the roster by Heath Bell. |
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| Pedro Martinez was examined in New York on Tuesday, one day after a strained right calf forced him out of his start against Philadelphia following the worst first inning of his career. Mets manager Willie Randolph was optimistic that Martinez's injury wasn't serious. "He said he felt sore, but he didn't seem alarmed by it," Randolph said. "I'm not concerned at all. It's nothing to get excited about." A team spokesman said results of the tests won't be known until Wednesday. |
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| Pedro Martinez allowed four hits and six earned runs in the first inning on Monday and then revealed that he strained his right calf in warmups. "He felt a twinge out there, but he felt like if it got loose, he could go out there and give us what he had," manager Willie Randolph said. Martinez will undergo tests before the Mets determine if he'll make his next start. |
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| In his first start since returning from the DL, Pedro Martinez gave up four runs in the first inning but then held the Braves scoreless for the next five innings to pick up a win. Martinez had been on the DL since June 28 with a sore left hip. |
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| The Mets activated Pedro Martinez off the disabled list on Friday, according to the AP. Martinez, who was sidelined with a sore left hip, will start tonight against the Braves. |
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| Manager Willie Randolph announced after Wednesday's game that the Mets will activate Pedro Martinez from the disabled list on Friday and that Martinez will start that night, according to the AP. Martinez has been on the DL since June 28 with a sore left hip. |
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| Pedro Martinez, who is recovering from a left hip injury, is scheduled to start on Friday against the Braves, according to the Mets website. If he does make the start on Friday, it will be exactly one month in between starts for Martinez. "Any time you have a hip or foot problem [as Martinez has had]," said manager Willie Randolph, "it takes away from your total mechanics. And now you hope everything's quieted down and he'll be a little stronger because of the time off." |
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| Pedro Martinez reported no after-effects from his 80-pitch bullpen session on Saturday, according to the AP. "I feel real good, real good," he said. "I woke up in a good way." Martinez is tentatively scheduled to come off the DL next weekend. |
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| Pedro Martinez is hoping to be healthy enough to pitch on Friday against the Braves, according to the New York Post. Martinez has been out of action with late June due to a sore left hip. |
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| Pedro Martinez, who is on the DL with a sore right hip, threw 80 pitches in a simulated game on Saturday and said he felt strong, according to the AP. He threw all his pitches and said he'd like to start next weekend in Atlanta, as long as he keeps feeling good. |
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| The New York Daily News reports that Pedro Martinez threw a 60-pitch bullpen session yesterday, his second session since going on the disabled list with a sore left hip. "It's holding on good. I'll see how I wake up tomorrow," said Martinez, who said that "without a doubt" he'll toss a simulated game before being activated. If he gets that in this weekend, he could start July 28 or July 29 for the Mets. |
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| Mets manager Willie Randolph confirmed yesterday that Pedro Martinez won't be activated from the disabled list until next week, according to the New York Daily News. Recovering from a sore left hip and food poisoning, Martinez will toss a simulated game later this week. |
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