Pedro Not Coming Back To Phillies

We know the Phillies want to add another starting pitcher, but the Phillies appear to have written off any chance of a Pedro Martinez reunion. Pedro has yet to throw off a mound, and last year the Phillies felt good about signing him, because he played in the World Baseball Classic and kept up with his workouts throughout the year.

The Phillies will still be on the market for another starting pitcher and I really wouldn't be shocked if they are the ones that pull off a trade for someone like Dan Haren (he just looks like he should be on the Phillies). The Phillies can't be too concerned though, as they are only 4 1/2 back in their division, a 1 1/2 back in the Wild Card, and are known for being a 2nd half team over the past couple of seasons.

Phillies Talking To Pedro Martinez Again

The Philadelphia Phillies have talked to Pedro Martinez and his agent about a possible comeback similar to last year, when the right-hander was a starting pitcher for the National League champions in August and into the postseason.

"We have talked to his agent, but there's nothing so far," Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said. "We are not negotiating, but we've been talking to him. It all depends on whether he wants to play or not (ESPN)."

Phillies could use a 5th starter, and in the NL Pedro is better then most of the other guys out there. I think Pedro would get crushed if he ever went to the AL, but in the NL he is still a guy who can give you 5-6 innings of very solid baseball.

I really hope he comes back, because I actually don't mind the Phillies at all. They are probably my favorite NL team, and I will always stop and watch a game that Pedro is pitching in.

Reports say that Pedro is already working out, and that he does intend on pitching the 2nd half of this year, so I expect to hear a lot more about this over the next couple of weeks.

Pedro Wants To Pitch Full 2010 Season

"Pedro Martinez enjoyed his time in the playoffs with the Philadelphia Phillies so much that he now wants to pitch all of 2010, Martinez's agent said, according to FoxSports.com. The agent, Fern Cuza, told the Web site that the three-time Cy Young Award winner has decided to return and pitch from the start of the season, rather than wait until midseason, as he did this year.

"In the playoffs, Pedro was having fun again," Cuza told FoxSports.com. "He was feeling no pain whatsoever. It was the first time in three years that he felt that way on the mound. Based on how he played, and how he responded, he's looking forward to playing next year (ESPN)."

Pedro can be a solid #4 or #5 guy in a rotation if he stays in the NL. He pitched well for the Phillies, but I still have my worries as to whether or not he can hold up for an entire season. Still, he has enough in the tank for a team to give him a 1 year deal. The question (as it always is with Pedro) is how much is he asking for?

Pedro Gets One More Chance

Pedro Martinez, a.k.a. God's chosen vessel on Earth, the radiant one who shines his light on all of us, will get another chance to pitch on the biggest stage in baseball. The Phillies extended the World Series with their 8-6 win last night. Pedro will take the mound for them in Game 6.

It'll be cold in New York, mid 40's around game time. Pedro pitched decently in his Game 2 start, but wasn't able to go very deep into the game. The Phillies' offense was shut down by AJ Burnett.

Pedro will be up against Andy Pettitte, who'll be on 3 days rest. We just saw AJ Burnett on 3 days rest, and it wasn't too pretty. Maybe the 37 year old Pettitte will also struggle. Pedro will be going on full rest.

Go Phillies!



-The Commodore

¡¡¡Hay Solamente Un Pedro!!!

There's only one Pedro.

And he pitches tonight in the World Series. His second career World Series start. As much publicity as Curt Schilling gets for his playoff record, Pedro's isn't exactly shabby. He's 6-2 with a 3.13 ERA and 1.054 WHIP. In 86.1 postseason innings, he's struck out 83 batters.

Schilling had the bloody sock, Pedro had a less visible but more impressive effort in Game 5 of the '99 ALDS. With a bad back and an 88 MPH fastball, he mowed through a murderous Indians lineup (Lofton-Vizquel-Alomar-Ramirez-Thome, etc. The Indians scored 1,009 runs in 1999), pitching 6 innings of NO-HIT relief to win Game 5.



Later in the '99 ALCS, Pedro was the only pitcher to record a postseason win against the New York Yankees that year. That's right, the Yankees went 11-1 in the 1999 playoffs, and that 1 loss was thanks to Pedro (and Roooooooooooooooooooger).

In the latest NLCS, he was once again brilliant. 7 innings, 2 hits, 0 runs. He was lifted after 87 pitches because the NL sucks and makes pitchers get pinch hit for. Then the Phillies' bullpen blew the 1-0 lead.

Pedro is my favorite player all-time in all sports. People think the Yankees will rock him tonight. Maybe. Maybe not. I just think it's fun to watch him pitch. He doesn't have the same blistering fastball, and his changeup is less effective, but now he's a crafty veteran who can outwit hitters and still make them look like fools.

I just wish Nelson were still alive to be his good luck charm.



-The Commodore

Phillies take game 1

Well, that was a comforting game for myself and the Philly nation. The phillies looked like composed, collected, confident champions. The Yankees on the other hand looked up tight and tense. You could see it in their body language throughout the game. Perhaps it was the fact that Cliff Lee continues to shut down teams in this post season.Did anyone see those two plays he made also? The most casual catch in WS history id say.


CC came out throwing, dont get it twisted. he actually had a decent night up until late. However it doesnt matter how many tuns you allow, if your teams cant make any of them up. Utley took the big man deep twice and exemplified what the Phillies have done all year, hit the long ball. 68% of their wins this year have come off the homerun, so why not keep hitting them.


I feel great going into tonight game. I feel like there is a tremendous amount of pressure lifted off of Pedro's shoulders and I look for him to step up to the challenge of beating these Yankees.

by the way, cool fact: Charlie Manuel has filled out his lineup card with the exact same pen since last season. Its just another piece of the puzzle. This guy.

Wow. The Phillies.

Phillies Pick Pedro For Game 2

Well apparently the Phillies love to tempt fate, as they have picked Pedro to pitch in Game 2 of the World Series again the Yankees. I love Pedro, and I think what he has done with the Phillies is awesome, but this is asking a lot. I know Hamels has been less then stellar, but if I was a Phillies fan I would be shitting my pants about Pedro in Yankees Stadium against a team he used to refer to as "his daddy". Both ballparks are HR parks, but Yankees stadium is just crazy, and I just can't get the thought of many fly balls going out against Pedro. I really hope I am wrong, but I get a real bad feeling about that game...

Pedro Wins Again

Pedro Martinez stunned the Mets as the Phillies swept a doubleheader from their NL East rivals. He pitched 8 shutout innings, scattering 6 hits, striking out 7, and throwing 130 pitches. He hasn't thrown that many pitches in a game since Game 1 of the 2003 ALDS against the Athletics.

In 7 starts for the Phillies, Pedro is 5-0 with a 2.87 ERA, 34 strikeouts, and a 1.09 WHIP. He's only walked 6 batters.

-The Commodore

Pedro Is God

Pedro Martinez outdueled Cy Young winner Tim Linecum for his 3rd win of the season. He went 7 innings, scattered 5 hits, allowed only 1 run, and struck out 9.

As a Phillie, he's made 5 starts (oddly enough he's allowed 3 leadoff homeruns in those 5 starts), gone 3-0, with a 3.52 ERA and a very tidy 1.09 WHIP. I wish the Red Sox had him, and not just because he can turn water into wine. But he can also pitch.

-The Commodore

Pedro Looks Solid In Return

Pedro will never be what he was to the Sox, but that doesn't mean he can't round out a rotation with the best of them. Last night Pedro made his first start for the Phillies, and went 5 innings allowing 3 runs with 5 K's. Sure, nothing special there, but he won, and showed solid control and movement on his pitches. Listen, Pedro is an upgrade over Moyer, and that is all the Phillies need. You really have to like the Phillies chances of repeating with with what they have done during the trade deadline (Cliff Lee).

Pedro's First Start Will Be Wednesday Against Cubs

"Pedro Martinez will make his return to the majors Wednesday when he starts for Philadelphia against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said Monday that the three-time Cy Young winner will come off the 15-day disabled list. He finished up last season with the New York Mets. To make room for Martinez in the rotation, the NL East-leading Phillies are sending 46-year-old left-hander Jamie Moyer to the bullpen. Moyer leads the staff in wins with a 10-9 record, but his 5.47 ERA is third-worst in the majors. The 37-year-old Martinez went 1-1 with a 5.11 ERA in three rehab starts in the minors (Sportsline)."

I don't know how much Pedro has left in the tank, but he has to do better then Moyer. Pedro was on his game in his last rehab start, and I think he will be solid for the Phillies, who look like by far the most dangerous team in the NL.

Pedro Looks Great In Rehab Start

"Pedro Martinez recorded nine of his first 12 outs by strikeout and worked six innings for the Double-A Reading on Wednesday night, in what could have been his final rehab start before joining the Philadelphia Phillies (ESPN)."

The Phillies have to be the favorite to repeat. If Pedro is good at all their rotation is looking very strong, and we all know they already have a lineup that can do some serious damage. Just as I predicted Cliff Lee is killing in the NL, and Pedro is just the icing on the cake...

Pedro Introduced To Phillies

Pedro Signs With Phillies

"Pedro Martinez is returning to the major leagues. Martinez has agreed to a $1 million, one-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, a person familiar with the negotiations told the Associated Press on Tuesday night (Sportsline)."

Pedro is not close to what he once was, but this is a smart cheap move. Pedro is still better then 80% of the 5th starters in the AL and really deserved to be picked up. It is good to see he finally lowered his ridiculous demands. I do not think this will be the last move the Phillies make. I still expect them to sign another starter. My guess is either Washburn, Halladay, or Bedard.

Pedro will start on the DL. It hasn't been decided when or where he will start a rehabilitiation assignment, or when he will make his first start.

Pedro About To Sign With Phillies

"Seems the Phillies are about ready to get some ink in place with Pedro Martinez. Latest word is he's flying into Philly this morning for a physical (ESPN)."

We reported this last week that the Phillies were in contract negotiations with Pedro Martinez. Now it seems that have gotten past that and all Pedro has to do is pass the physical. Pedro is nowhere close to what he once was, but he is better then 80% of the 5th starts out there, so this could be a very solid pickup.

Pedro Joining Phillies Soon

"Pedro Martinez says his agent is negotiating with the Philadelphia Phillies, trying to get the pitcher back into the major leagues. Martinez said the Phillies have been scouting him in his native Dominican Republic. "The Phillies saw me this past Tuesday in a simulated game and I felt very good with my fastball and all my pitches," Martinez said Thursday (ESPN)."

The deal is not done, so anything can happen, but the Phillies really need some pitching, and if they liked what they saw, then this should be completed by the end of the month. The Phillies have asked to see him pitch 1 more time just to make sure he can recover on normal rest. I don't think Pedro has much left, but when you look at some of the 5th starters in the MLB Pedro would be one of the best. Just something to keep an eye on....

Pedro To The Jays?

"As the Jays struggle to remain in the race and no pitching depth, Toronto Star columnist Richard Griffin suggests the Jays should step up and take a chance on Pedro Martinez. Reports are the 37-year-old righty has been working out back home in the Dominican Republic and that several clubs have gone to watch him throw, including the Cubs and the Rays (Sportsline)."

Richard Griffin most likely has nothing to back this up, but it is interest. The Jays are not far out. My thinking is that the Sox are going to take over this division and the Rays, Jays, and Yankees will be battling for the #2 spot (and Wild Card). Toronto needs some help in their rotation. Other then Halladay everyone else has been either injured on not affective. Still I don't believe this, and it is not to say that Pedro wouldn't go there, but if two (maybe three) teams have gone down there to check in on him and no one has signed him then there is a problem. it is either that he doesn't have it anymore, or that his contract demands are still out of control. Anyways, just something to keep an eye on. It would suck to see him come to Fenway in a Jays uniform...

Pedro To Dodgers?

"The New York Mets don't have any interest in bringing back Pedro Martinez. But another one of Martinez's former employers, the Los Angeles Dodgers, could emerge as a candidate to rescue him from unemployment (ESPN)."

Pedro should have retired 2-3 years ago, but he did show me enough during the WBC that I think he is better then a lot of the 5th starters in the MLB. The Dodgers have a weak pitching staff, and I actually think this is a good move for them. Pedro will be cheap, and who knows maybe he can provide a spark on their team. Anyways, Torre seems interested...

"Although Torre watched Martinez in the WBC only in passing, he saw enough to believe that Martinez can still help a club. Martinez threw 58 strikes and only 17 balls in his two appearances against the Netherlands."Just from the little I've seen of him pitching, he may not have the velocity he once had,'' Torre said. "But he certainly has the know-how, and I think he's throwing hard enough to keep hitters off-balance (ESPN)."

I will always love Pedro, and if he wants to play I hope he can find a job on a team that actually has a chance to win some games.

Pedro Martinez Looking For A Contract

Pedro Martinez is getting read for the World Baseball Classic. The tournament probably means more to Pedro then any other player has he is battling to prove that he still has something left in the tank. Pedro pitched a simulated game today, his velocity ranged from 88-92 mph during the 43 pitches that he threw. At some point someone will take a chance on him. I think he should have retired 2 years ago, but whatever. The teams interested in Pedro are The Dodgers, Pirates and Indians, but no formal offer has been made.

Pedro To Pitch Next Year

"SI.com's Jon Heyman talked to Pedro Martinez's agent, Fern Cuza. Cuza says his client will pitch next year, and "it'll be fun to see the old Pedro again." He's healthy now after last year's hamstring injury".

I love Pedro, but it is time to go. Pedro can't throw above 87-88 MPH (and even that is optimistic), and doesn't have the endurance to go more then 4 or 5 innings. I thought for a while that maybe he could be a closer, but I don't know if his arm could handle having to be used/warmed up that often. Pedro is one of my favorite players of all-time, but I think it is time for him to hang it up. Most likely he will get signed to a one-year, incentive-based deal somewhere. No matter what happens, I don't think there has been, or will be, the same kind of buzz that was around Fenway on nights when Pedro was pitching.

-BMack