Jul
15
2009
Trade Rumors & Transactions

It’s Official – Pedro Signs With Phillies

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Pedro Martinez

Pedro Martinez has signed a one-year contract with the Phillies according to ESPN.

The Phillies planned to hold a news conference on Wednesday to make the announcement and introduce Martinez.

Pedro can earn up to $1.5 million in incentives, and will make a couple of starts in the minors before joining Philadelphia’s rotation.

The Phillies watched Martinez, 37, pitch twice last week at their baseball academy in the Dominican Republic. They came away impressed and flew Martinez to Philadelphia late Monday night to take a physical.

Martinez has not pitched regularly since last season with the Mets, when he went 5-6 with a 5.61 ERA. Amaro also said Martinez’s arrival would not preclude them from making other moves, including the pursuit of Blue Jays right-hander Roy Halladay.

Martinez is 214-99 with a 2.91 ERA in 17 seasons with the Dodgers, Expos, Red Sox and the Mets. He helped the Red Sox win the World Series in 2004.

So that’s the story…

Pedro is officially a Phillie, but I am skeptical about whether he can still pitch effectively, especially in that park. My advice to Mets fans is to try and not lose any sleep over this, and I wouldn’t be surprised if this ends up working in our favor.

Plus, better they get Pedro than Roy Halladay.

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  • Kerel Cooper July 15, 2009 at 12:27 am

    I don’t think Pedro will have any impact on the NL East race at all. Like every other team, the Phillies need pitching but I guess they didn’t pay close attention the to the last three years Pedro pitched for the Mets. As a Mets fan I am not at all bothered by Pedro signing with the Phillies. He obviously still wants to pitch and he found a team who wanted to pay him. If there is anything to be concerned about, I am still concerned that the Phillies could end up with Halladay.

  • D.C. July 15, 2009 at 12:54 am

    After thinking long enough about the Mets should bring back Pedro. I say goodbye Pedro and now its the Phils problem.

  • Jason July 15, 2009 at 2:50 am

    Great sports blog!

    I was wondering if we could exchange links. Let me know if this is possible. If you can, please let me know what you think about my sports blog as well.

    Jason

  • Lifelongmetsfan July 15, 2009 at 6:17 am

    I’m waiting for Pedro to hit brush back and then plunk Sheffield in the back! BAM! It’s on!

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