Martinez Not Drafted by Phils -- Yet
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Pedro Martinez may be making the move to Philadelphia.
Rumors are flying around the possibility Cy-Young winning pitcher Pedro Martinez may be taking the mound in Philadelphia.
A Dominican website is reporting that the World Champs signed the pitcher to a $4 million deal, but no official word from the team.
When asked if the team was close to inking a deal with Martinez Thursday, Phillies GM Ruben Amaro offered "no comment."
Martinez, 37, was one of the greatest pitchers of the past two decades. He went an astounding 214-99 (.684 winning percentage) with a 2.91 ERA and 3,117 strikeouts over 17 Major League seasons with four different teams.
But, he didn’t get a contract this season after going only 5-6 with an Eaton-esque 5.61 ERA in 20 games with the Mets last season.
His best pitching days are behind him, but maybe Pedro after taking a Clemens-esque rest can be a solid righty in the Phillies rotation.
Does bringing in Pedro mean that the Phillies will no longer seek Toronto Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay?
It could still happen.
Posted Thursday, Jul 16, 2009 - 7:01 PM EST
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