Bottom line: Boras hounds owners that he says are crying wolf Nov 15, 2009
Pedro Martinez, RHP, free agent - The Phillies continue their assessment on Martinez and the viability of a return. The issues: Full year vs. half year. (Boston Globe)
For the Record Nov 14, 2009
Philadelphia (8) Paul Bako, c; Miguel Cairo, 2b; Scott Eyre, lhp; Pedro Feliz, 3b; Pedro Martinez, rhp; Brett Myers, rhp; Chan Ho Park, rhp; Matt Stairs, of. St. Louis (9) Rick Ankiel, of; Mark De Rosa, 3b; Troy Glaus, 3b; Khalil Greene, ss; Matt Holliday, of; Jason LaRue, c; Joel Pineiro, rhp; John Smoltz, rhp; Todd Wellemeyer, rhp. (Honolulu Advertiser)
HOT STOVE PRIMERS: NL East Nov 13, 2009
PENDING FREE AGENTS: SP Brett Myers, SP Pedro Martinez, RP Chan Ho Park, RP Scott Eyre, OF/1B Matt Stairs, IF Miguel Cairo, C Paul Bako, SP Rodrigo Lopez. PLAYERS WITH OPTIONS: 3B Pedro Feliz ($5/0. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Verlander unanimous Tiger of the Year Nov 13, 2009
His 269 strikeouts not only led the Majors, but marked the highest total by an AL hurler since Pedro Martinez fanned 284 batters in 2000. It's also the fifth-highest total in franchise history, and the most since Mickey Lolich racked up a Tigers-record 308 strikeouts in 1971. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
It's official, Braves ink Hudson Nov 13, 2009
12:08 p.m. Thursday, November 12, 2009. Braves' Hudson signs three-year extension. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Beyond the numbers: Beltran's generosity Nov 12, 2009
Mets teammates Johan Santana and Carlos Delgado are to attend, as are Rickey Henderson, Ozzie Smith, Eddie Murray, Ivan Rodriguez, Pedro Martinez, Tommy Lasorda, Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony and Gabrielle Union. Delgado and Carlos Baerga are among the former and current big league players who will be involved in the operation of the academy. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Amaro's focus is third base, pitching Nov 11, 2009
PHILADELPHIA -- Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. has told right-hander Pedro Martinez that the Phillies have not closed the door on his return in 2010, but are focusing their efforts elsewhere. "More specifically, our need at third base and in our bullpen," Amaro said Monday night in a telephone interview. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Braves add Wallace to Minor League staff Nov 11, 2009
ATLANTA -- Having helped mold the careers of Pedro Martinez and Orel Hershiser, Dave Wallace became recognized as one of the game's most respected pitching coaches. Long gone from his successful stints with the Dodgers and Red Sox, Wallace's newest venture will provide him the opportunity to once again give the Braves confidence that they are fully developing their Minor League pitchers before sending them to the Majors. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
CD's Connect the Dots..Their Place In The Sun Nov 10, 2009
An interesting and somewhat provocative choice might well be the 6'5" Troy Glaus, most recently with the St. Louis Cardinals. As recently as 2008, Glaus slugged 27 home runs and knocked in 99 runs in the cavernous reaches of Busch Stadium and might well provide the Phils with a stellar right-handed bat to offset the dominant lefty stances of Utley, Howard and Ibanez in the middle of the order. Glaus has had injury problems off and on for years now but at 33 years of age, might well be worth a... (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Future murky for Pedro Nov 10, 2009
NEW YORK - Pedro Martinez called this Game 6 pitching matchup with the Yankees' Andy Pettitte as one between "two old goats.". Martinez, 38, pitched that way - at least when it came to facing Hideki Matsui, who wasn't fooled by any of Martinez's off-speed pitches. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Yanks in 27th heaven after beating Phils Nov 10, 2009
Four of his RBI came off Phillies starter Pedro Martinez, the same pitcher Matsui homered off of in Game 2 and doubled off of in the deciding game of the 2003 ALCS. ... Goat: Pedro Martinez was dominant in Game 2 of the Series but couldn't repeat, allowing four runs in only four innings before manager Charlie Manuel yanked him. (The Clarion-Ledger)
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Paul Bako, c; Miguel Cairo, 2b; Pedro Feliz, 3b; Pedro Martinez, rhp; Brett Myers, rhp; Chan Ho Park, rhp; Matt Stairs, of. ST. LOUIS (9). (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Pitching to be had beyond Halladay Nov 10, 2009
There are some interesting names out there with impressive track records: Pedro Martinez, John Smoltz, Erik Bedard, Rich Harden, Brad Penny and Randy Wolf among them. But in my mind, there are some better options than all of those names. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Naming Martinez full-time catcher gets Red Sox into position Nov 10, 2009
To this day, Pedro Martinez and Derek Lowe still consider him the best catcher they ever threw to. Unfortunately, Varitek s hitting skills diminished quickly and the last two years were an exercise in trying to restore what was lost. (Boston Globe)
Why the Sox should be going, going . . . going after Gonzalez Nov 8, 2009
The Dodgers should consider Pedro Martinez for a half-year deal; 5. There may be some past bad blood, but the Phillies could sure use Billy Wagner in their bullpen. (Boston Globe)
TEAM REPORT: Inside the Phillies Nov 8, 2009
" YANKEES 7, PHILLIES 3: Pedro Martinez allowed a two-run homer and a two-run single by Hideki Matsui, and the Yankees wrapped up the World Series in six games against the Phillies. Matsui added a two-run double off J.A. Happ to finish with six RBIs, tying the World Series record for a single game. Ryan Howard belted a two-run homer in the sixth inning, his first homer of a series in which batted .174. Raul Ibanez and Carlos Ruiz had two hits apiece for the Phillies, who are 20-9 in the playoffs... (USA Today -- Sports)
Guerrero, Figgins among those to file for free agency Nov 7, 2009
Pitchers Pedro Martinez, the future Hall-of-Famer who took losses in Games 2 and 6 of the Fall Classic, and Brett Myers joined infielder Miguel Cairo on the free agent block. The world champion Yankees have yet to see any of their players file for free agency. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Sheets planning big return in 2010 Nov 7, 2009
A decision was reached in July or August that attempting a late-season return with a contender, a la Pedro Martinez with the Phillies, was too risky a proposition. Instead, Sheets focused his efforts on getting completely healthy for 2010. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Yanks' Damon wants to return, will explore options Nov 7, 2009
New York Yankees' Derek Jeter, left, congratulates Johnny Damon after they scored on a two run RBI single by Hideki Matsui against Philadelphia Phillies' Pedro Martinez during the third inning of Game 6 of the Major League Baseball World Series Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, in New York. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip). (Longview Daily News, WA)
Yankees savor raucous celebration Nov 7, 2009
The infant's superimposed face was none other than the Phillies' Pedro Martinez, whom the Bombers beat in Game 6. "That one stuck in my head," Posada said, laughing. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Phillies pick up option to keep Lee Nov 7, 2009
Brett Myers, Pedro Martinez and Miguel Cairo also filed for free agency on Friday ... Right-hander Pedro Martinez's future with the team is uncertain, and he might be looking for more money than the Phillies are willing to give. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Bodley: Phillies simply outplayed by Yanks Nov 7, 2009
Pedro Martinez walked Alex Rodriguez to start the second inning. Hideki Matsui, who would be Series MVP, worked a 3-2 count from the veteran right-hander after falling behind 0-2. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Matsui's 6 RBIs power Yankees to 27th title Nov 6, 2009
Matsui, the Series MVP, powered a quick rout of old foe Pedro Martinez. And when Mariano Rivera got the final out, it was ecstasy in the Bronx for George Steinbrenner's go-for-broke bunch. (San Francisco Chronicle)
The Real Key to the Yankees' Win? A Bunch of Old Guys. Nov 6, 2009
The great Pedro Martinez, an artist throwing smokeballs and dead fish, was on the mound for the Phillies. Second baseman Chase Utley, the second-best player in the National League four or five years running, was set to strike down the World Series home run record set more than 30 years ago by beloved if obnoxious Yankee legend Reggie Jackson, right there in the Bronx. (Slate)
Questions loom for Yanks, Phils Nov 6, 2009
The Phillies, who were unable to defend their 2008 World Series victory over the Rays, have nine potential free agents, including Scott Eyre, Chan Ho Park, Pedro Martinez and Brett Myers. They have two club options to exercise: Cliff Lee at $8 million with a $1 million buy 00004000 out, and Pedro Feliz at $5 million with a $500,000 buyout. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
As requiem ends, redemption begins Nov 6, 2009
Does Pedro Martinez merit an encore. The last impression -- a four-run, four-inning effort against the Yankees in Game 6 -- wasn't favorable, and Pedro didn't stick around long enough after the game to accept the basket of flowers placed in front of his locker or utter more than a few lines to the media. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Seriesrematch? Nov 6, 2009
DeMarco: World Series rematch. Dont count it out - Baseball- nbcsports. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Frank: Next year, Phillies could use help from ace, closer Nov 6, 2009
Hamels' struggles left Phillies manager Charlie Manuel with no other choice than to send Pedro Martinez out to the mound in Game 6 with a mid-80s fastball against a Yankees team that couldn't wait to take their swings against him, especially Hideki Matsui, who went 4-for-4 with two homers and five RBIs in the series against Martinez. (2 of 2). (The Clarion-Ledger)
Yankees Win 27th World Series Title; Matsui Is MVP Nov 6, 2009
They beat former Red Sox ace Pedro Martinez in Game 2, and Matsui clobbered him almost singlehandedly Wednesday night with a two-run homer in the second and a two-run single in the third. The Yankees added three more in the fifth on Teixeira's RBI single off Chad Durbin and Matsui's two-run double off J.A. Happ, then it was just a matter of counting down the outs until they could get to Rivera. (FOX61, CT)
Disappointment lingers a day later Nov 6, 2009
Right-hander Pedro Martinez pitched well against the Yankees in Game 2, but struggled in Game 6. He looked tired. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
'One of the great ones' Nov 5, 2009
NEW YORK -- When Pedro Martinez walks to the mound tonight at Yankee Stadium and places the weight of the Phillies' season on his right shoulder, his first pitching coach will be watching from a couch in Vero Beach, Fla ... But we're talking about Pedro Martinez, arguably the best right-handed pitcher of his generation and one of the greatest of all-time ... Although Pedro Martinez is focused on delivering a great performance on the mound tonight in Game 6 at Yankee Stadium, the 38-year-old... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Phillies dethroned in Bronx Nov 5, 2009
Hideki Matsui, the World Series MVP, homered against Pedro Martinez in the second inning, and Charlie Manuel stayed with Martinez, even though he had every pitcher (save playoff ace Cliff Lee) at his disposal, to face Matsui again in the third. Matsui delivered a two-run single, giving the Yankees a lead they never lost. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Story » Nov 5, 2009
2009 World Series: Philadelphia Phillies' Pedro Martinez exits in a hurry -- MLB Playoffs - ESPN ... Pedro Martinez was tagged with the loss in Game 6 after allowing four runs in just four innings of work. (ESPN -- Baseball)
A bitter ending for Pedro's Phillies career Nov 5, 2009
NEW YORK _ The basket of flowers with two acrylic balloons with the words Thank You on them sat unopened in Pedro Martinezs locker ... Phillies starter Pedro Martinez watches as (from left) the Yankees' Jorge Posada, Johnny Damon and Derek Jeter celebrate after Damon and Jeter scored on a hit by Hideki Matsui during Game 6 of the World Series on Wednesday night. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Frank: For a Game 7, do you tap Hamels? Nov 5, 2009
But first, there's Game 6 tonight, with the Phillies' season on the line and Pedro Martinez taking the mound. If the Phillies don't win Game 6, there's no Game 7 for manager Charlie Manuel to possibly make the decision of bypassing Hamels for rookie J.A. Happ or perhaps even Game 5 starter Cliff Lee on two days' rest. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Matsui makes most of 3 starts, wins MVP Nov 5, 2009
Matsui gave the sellout crowd of 50,315 an early jolt of excitement when he pounded a Pedro Martinez fastball into Yankee Stadium's second deck for a 2-0 lead in the second. In the third, he extended New York's lead to 4-1 with a two-run single off Martinez with the bases loaded. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Lack of starting pitching depth dooms Phils Nov 5, 2009
Pedro Martinez had his moments, but he's no longer the ace he used to be. Pedro Martinez was superb in Game 2, but he couldn't conjure up his old magic in Game 6 ... NEW YORK -- Most of his teammates were not even in the showers and Pedro Martinez was already out the clubhouse door, hustled by a handler through the basement of Yankee Stadium, stopped only when he had to wait for an elevator up to the parking lot. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
2 pitching veterans ready for World Series battle Nov 5, 2009
Pedro Martinez vs. Andy Pettitte in Game 6, and they're going to party like it's 1999. There's not only a high-stakes pitching duel scheduled Wednesday night in Yankee Stadium, but high-mileage. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Old foe Pedro stands between Yanks and 27th title Nov 5, 2009
NEW YORK (AP) - Andy Pettitte against Pedro Martinez, with the Yankees one win from ecstasy. Now that's a World Series matchup worth talking about. (FindLaw News)
Pride of the 27 Yankees Nov 5, 2009
He ripped his third home run of the series in the second inning off Phils starter and losing pitcher Pedro Martinez (0-2), singled in two runs off Martinez in the third and then stung J.A. Happ for a two-run double to highlight a three-run fifth. That was more than enough support for winner Andy Pettitte, who increased his record to 18 postseason victories, by holding the Phils to three runs and four hits in 5 2/3 innings. (NJ.com -- Times)
Celizic: Pedro fails Nov 5, 2009
Kathy Willens / APPedro Martinez had to watch Derek Jeter and Johnny Damon celebrate on this play in the third inning of Game 6 ... Nov. 3: Pedro Martinez says he feels relaxed and ready for Game 6, while Andy Pettitte says he doesn't know how he will fare on three days' rest ... These are the words that characterize Pedro Martinezs last grab at glory, and they are the words that no athlete wants to read about himself on the morning after. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Pieces in place for Phillies run in 2010 Nov 5, 2009
Pedro Martinez and Opening Day starter Brett Myers will likely opt to sign elsewhere. Carry a big stick. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Phils dethroned, but vow to be back Nov 5, 2009
Phils right-hander Pedro Martinez, who had pitched effectively in Game 2, found life much more difficult in Game 6. He worked through a perfect first inning -- although Derek Jeter hit a bullet to left field and Mark Teixeira flied out to the warning track in right -- but he walked Alex Rodriguez on four pitches to start the second. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
They're back! Yanks win 27th World Series Nov 5, 2009
Entering Wednesday's Game 6, much of the concern was about Andy Pettitte starting on only three days' rest, but Pedro Martinez was the one who looked fatigued. Pettitte allowed three runs over 5 1/3, while Joba Chamberlain, Damaso Marte and Mariano Rivera combined for 3 1/3 scoreless frames to bring a World Championship back to the Bronx. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Pedro endures unceremonious ending Nov 5, 2009
NEW YORK -- Hopping into an elevator in a brown leather jacket in the concrete corridor of Yankee Stadium, Pedro Martinez made his second premature departure of the evening. It was much different from his first, much different from the dozens Martinez has made in front of boisterous crowds in the Bronx during his illustrious career. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Phillies Short Hops: Game 6 Nov 5, 2009
Frozen moment The Phillies were down just one in the third, and Pedro Martinez had just struck out Alex Rodriguez with the bases loaded ... Pitching Pedro Martinez 4 IP, 3 H, 4 ER, 5 K, 2 BB, HBP Comment: Much like in Game 2, Martinez was undone largely by Matsui. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Phillies’ bid for repeat falls short against Yanks Nov 5, 2009
Pedro Martinez was superb in a 3-1 loss in Game 2, but the wily 38-year-old right-hander failed to match that effort his second time out Wednesday night. The rest of the pitching staff was shaky. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Pedro's back! And he ain't afraid of no ghosts Nov 5, 2009
Everyone in town, it seems, wants the place to look perfect for the return of Pedro Martinez. "This is the kind of stage that I deserve," Martinez said, "and in a stadium like this, the most legendary of all places.". (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Utley, Lee help Phils stave off Series elimination Nov 5, 2009
Desperate to hang onto their World Series title and hounded by the Yankees to the very last swing, Philadelphia somehow held on for an 8-6 win Monday night in Game 5 (Somerset Daily American, PA)
World Champions in the BronXXVII Nov 5, 2009
With old foe Pedro Martinez standing in the way of the end to a nine-year title drought, Matsui starred on the biggest stage of his career, belting a two-run homer and drilling a two-run single off the Phillies right-hander to provide Pettitte, the old workhorse, with a cushy advantage. "My first and foremost goal when I joined the Yankees was to win the world championship," Matsui said. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Bauman: Order restored in baseball world Nov 5, 2009
He was not great here, but he was good enough, which in this case meant being better than Pedro Martinez. Pettitte did not need any further achievements; his place in Yankees postseason history was already secure. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Regarding Yankees’ Wang, it all pivoted on his foot Nov 5, 2009
Old-timers day According to the Elias Sports Bureau, the matchup between 37-year-old Andy Pettitte and 38-year-old Pedro Martinez was the oldest in the World Series since Game of the 2004 World Series when Tim Wakefield faced St. Louis s Woody Williams. Both were 38 at the time. (Boston Globe)
These four are well-connected to Yankees success story Nov 5, 2009
Pettitte outpitched Pedro Martinez in winning his 18th playoff game, adding to a record number of postseason victories that may never be matched. He won his fifth World Series game and has won six clinchers in the postseason. (Boston Globe)
27th in a Series: Matsui propels Yankees to latest title Nov 5, 2009
Hideki Matsui had full control of Pedro Martinez, he just needed to work on his placement as he stood at the plate in the second inning. Then he connected, this ball hardly causing a second thought. (Boston Globe)
Even here, N.Y. fans true to their stripes Nov 5, 2009
with the early exit of Pedro Martinez, and Mat-suu-eee for their slugging hero, more than 125 crazed Yankees fans shook the Sports Grille near North Station last night as the Bronx Bombers won the World Series. It mattered not that they were in the heart of Red Sox nation, rooting on Boston s baseball arch-enemy. (Boston Globe)
Game 6 strategy? It's all in the mind Nov 5, 2009
NEW YORK -- Come Wednesday night, Pedro Martinez will waltz in front of a sold-out Yankee Stadium crowd, absorb the chants of "Who's Your Daddy?" and attempt to pitch the game of his life. His counterpart, Andy Pettitte, will stand on the mound and attempt to not let anyone on base. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Top of the heap again Nov 5, 2009
Neither Pettitte nor Pedro Martinez, the Phillies' starter, showed dominating stuff. Pettitte did not throw a pitch harder than 91 mph, did not throw a 1-2-3 inning, walked five and threw a wild pitch. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Jerry Micco's sports chat transcript (Yesterday) Nov 5, 2009
theWellHungarian: Who would you say was the best pitcher of this era, Pedro Martinez or Greg Maddux. I'm leaving out Roger Clemens, Randy Johnson, and Curt Schilling based on their steroid use. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Tigers' Inge has surgery Nov 5, 2009
This time, he will be squaring off against 38-year-old Pedro Martinez in what very well could be the final start of both of their careers. ABC 7 Talkback. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Matsui's 4 RBIs Give Yanks Early Lead in Game 6 Nov 5, 2009
Washington - Hideki Matsui drove in four runs with a two-run homer and two-run single off Pedro Martinez, and the New York Yankees led the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 after three innings in Game 6 on Wednesday night as they tried to wrap up their 27th championship. Matsui's third homer of the Series gave New York a 2-0 lead in the second inning. (ABC 7 News, DC)
World Series: Matsui becomes first Japanese-born MVP Nov 5, 2009
His two-run drive off Pedro Martinez in the second inning put the Yankees ahead for good. Nicknamed "Godzilla" back home, Matsui sent a shot to right field that banged off an advertisement on the facing of the second deck fittingly, it was a sign for the Japanese company Komatsu, which makes mining and construction equipment. (Honolulu Advertiser)
New York Yankees Win 2009 World Ser... Nov 5, 2009
He hit a two-run home run off Pedro Martinez in the second, putting the Yankees on the board. He followed with two-run single in the third and a two-run double in the fifth. (Suite101.com)
Fans throughout NYC celebrate Yankees' title Nov 5, 2009
The Yankees had scored just four runs in the first two games combined, having been shut down by Cliff Lee in a Game 1 loss before scraping out a win against Pedro Martinez in Game 2 thanks to a superb effort by A.J. Burnett. Lee, Utley, Phils top Yanks in World Series opener. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Yankees Win 27th Title Nov 5, 2009
Matsui connected on a two-run homer off the Phils losing pitcher, 38-year-old Pedro Martinez in the second inning. Matsui hit three home runs in this World Series, two against Martinez, who lasted four innings, giving up four runs on four hits. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
PHILLIES Stars' failures prove pivotal Nov 5, 2009
He could have brought in left-hander J.A. Happ to face Matsui with the bases loaded in the third but stuck with Pedro Martinez. Matsui had homered in his two previous at-bats off Martinez, and he delivered another key hit, his ninth in 19 postseason at-bats off Martinez. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
