Pedro Martinez News

Much has been made of the Philadelphia Phillies' recent pursuit of Pedro Martinez.

Pedro Martinez says his agent is negotiating with the Philadelphia Phillies, trying to get the pitcher back into the major leagues.

"My take on is if he's right, he can beat anybody. For me, that's a pretty good pickup for them," explained Mike Pelfrey.

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The clubs that have contacted us understand that." Ricciardi declined to name the teams with whom he has spoken about Halladay, but he made it clear that he is looking for young, inexpensive, premium talent.

After reportedly having dinner with right-hander Pedro Martinez last Thursday, Mets general manager Omar Minaya has made an offer that tops the one the Red Sox submitted.

The Phillies are looking into signing former Mets pitcher Pedro Martinez. Philadelphia Phillies special assistant to the general manager, Charley Kerfeld, will be in the Dominican Republic on Tuesday to watch former Mets pitcher Pedro Martinez throw a simulated game, according to a report in the Philadelphia Inquirer .

The Phillies have decided to scout free agent pitcher Pedro Martinez, according to a source with direct knowledge of the situation.

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The post's Steve Serby chatted with the veteran Mets righty who will start tonight against the Yankees .

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Francisco Rodriguez grew up in Venezuela idolizing Pedro Martinez during his prime in Boston.

The Mets expect Maine to return to the rotation in 10 days to two weeks, and Minaya was cautiously optimistic about Perez , who hasna t pitched for the Mets since May 2. a oePerez finally had a good session yesterday,a Minaya said Friday.

The Yankees were one of a handful of teams that sent a scout to watch Pedro Martinez throw a bullpen session Friday in the Dominican Republic.

Pedro Martinez says he wants to pitch in the major leagues this year. Judging by his performance in the World Baseball Classic, you'd think someone would have signed him already.

This is beyond a man-crush. This is real love. Pedro Martinez, for me, has been and will continue to be the greatest pitcher I'll probably see in my lifetime.

No offer has been made to Martinez from the Cubs, and nothing is imminent. Starting pitching is the last of the Cubs' concerns right now, especially since rookie Randy Wells entered the rotation last month.

Dominican Republic pitcher Pedro Martinez throws during an exhibition game against the Orioles in Fort Lauderdale.

Pedro Martinez said Wednesday that he has had talks with the Chicago Cubs and Tampa Bay Rays and hopes to sign a contract in the near future.

Let the Pedro bidding begin; is change coming to Washington? Story Highlights The Cubs and Angels are among the handful of teams interested in Pedro Martinez As of now, Nationals manager Manny Acta still has a job, but it may be short-lived While the Rangers don't have money to deal, they have a number of prospects The Pedro Martinez Sweepstakes ...