Mailbag: The case for Teixeira Nov 18, 2008
Also with Pedro Martinez coming off a couple of tough years with the Mets, is there any chance that he could be signed to a Bartolo Colon-type deal, or is interest in him still likely to be high. -- James S., Reading, Mass. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Cliff Lee Wins AL Cy Young Award Nov 14, 2008
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Lincecum wins NL Cy Young Award Nov 12, 2008
11/11/08 8:35 PM EST. NL Cy Young Award goes to Lincecum. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Ex-catcher Piazza to write memoir Nov 12, 2008
"He will also talk about the personalities and players from his days with the Mets, including Bobby Valentine, Pedro Martinez, and Rickey Henderson and many others," according to Simon & Schuster. "In the book, Piazza will describe how he matured as a ballplayer and a man over the last decade.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Big Papi looking toward big 2009 Nov 12, 2008
And in between rest, Ortiz will host his golf tournament, which will include several players from the Red Sox and stars from around baseball, including Alex Rodriguez, Pedro Martinez and Vladimir Guerrero. The proceeds from the tournament -- which is taking place in scenic Cap Cana -- will go toward children who need open heart surgery. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Mets will open wallet for free agents Nov 10, 2008
Moreover, their projected 2009 payroll now appears free of players not likely to be re-signed -- Pedro Martinez ($11. 5 million), Moises Alou ($7. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Rangers eye pitching, but cautiously Nov 10, 2008
Pedro Martinez: Over the past three years, he has made just 48 starts, pitched 269 innings and won only 17 games with a 4. 74 ERA. Martinez is 37 and has been on the disabled list four times in three years. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Epstein plans to be 'selective shopper' Nov 10, 2008
But others -- Johnny Damon and Pedro Martinez come to mind -- have gone on to greener pastures. "He's an important part of the organization -- there's no doubt about that," Epstein recently said of Varitek. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
He'd love Sox to catch him Nov 9, 2008
SH: "I know my skills and they haven't gone away; in fact, they're better, because like I said, I'm entering my prime years right now. I know from all the players I've played with - like Curt Schilling, Pedro Martinez, Barry Bonds - that I can really help a team with younger players.". Etc. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
TALE OF THE TAPE: Barack Obama vs. Mike Singletary Nov 7, 2008
Pedro Martinez vs. Lindsay Lohan. Darth Vader vs. Barry Bonds. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
FREE-AGENT SCORECARD: Where the top players might land Nov 6, 2008
Moises Alou, of Tony Armas Jr., rhp Luis Ayala, rhp Damion Easley, 2b Orlando Hernandez, rhp Pedro Martinez, rhp Ramon Martinez, 2b Trot Nixon, of Oliver Perez, lhp Ricardo Rincon, lhp Matt Wise, rhp. Team. (USA Today -- Sports)
John DonovanINSIDE BASEBALL Nov 6, 2008
Pedro Martinez before the 2005 season. Mike Mussina back in '01. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Church confident looking ahead to 2009 Nov 5, 2008
Their shortfall was attributed to a multitude of factors -- the late-season absence loss of Fernando Tatis, the ineffective work of Aaron Heilman, the loss of John Maine and later Billy Wagner, the purported inability of Willie Randolph to motivate Carlos Delgado, Scott Schoeneweis, Greg Dobbs, the invisibility of Delgado before late June, the absence -- virtually season-long -- of Moises Alou, Duaner Sanchez, the ineffective work of Pedro Martinez after his return from injury, Micah Hoffpauir,... (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Mailbag: Plenty of fondness for '08 Nov 4, 2008
A friend and I came up with an idea of bringing Pedro Martinez back as closer, similar to what the Braves have done with John Smoltz a couple of times. Our question was picked up by Metsblog, and the responses suggested not many people think it's a good idea. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Mailbag: Could Nunez be a starter? Nov 4, 2008
Mike Hampton, Pedro Martinez and Carl Pavano all are examples of pitchers who have been hurt after signing big contracts. With the Marlins' budget concerns, they can't chance paying for a player who may break down, and you never know with pitchers. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
Mailbag: Any plans to upgrade bullpen? Nov 4, 2008
Among them over the past 10 years are: Paul Byrd, Javier Vazquez, Curt Schilling, Pedro Martinez, Jon Lieber, Burnett and Padilla. What are the key differences between Jon Daniels' and Ryan's roles in the organization. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Potential Free Agents Nov 3, 2008
NEW YORK (12) - Moises Alou, of; Tony Armas Jr., rhp; Luis Ayala, rhp; c-Carlos Delgado, 1b; Damion Easley, 2b; Orlando Hernandez, rhp; Pedro Martinez, rhp; Ramon Martinez, 2b; Trot Nixon, of; Oliver Perez, lhp; Ricardo Rincon, lhp; Matt Wise, rhp. PHILADELPHIA (5) - Pat Burrell, of; Scott Eyre, lhp; c-Tom Gordon, rhp; Jamie Moyer, lhp; Rudy Seanez, rhp. (MSNBC -- Sports)
El Duque becomes free agent Nov 2, 2008
And despite the current holes in their rotation -- Oliver Perez and Pedro Martinez also filed for free agency -- the Mets have not shown any interest in re-signing El Duque. is a reporter for MLB.com. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Delgado, Wakefield options exercised Nov 1, 2008
"Carlos is a key part of our plans for 2009, and we wanted to let him know as quickly as allowed that we wanted him back,'' Mets general manager Omar Minaya said in a statement.New York had until next Wednesday to exercise the option. If the Mets had declined, they would have owed a $4 million buyout.Wakefield, a 42-year-old knuckleballer, was 10-11 with a 4.13 ERA in 30 starts this year, his 14th season with Boston. He is second in club history with 1,797 strikeouts.Toronto exercised a $2.5... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Free agent rankings could hinder Mets Nov 1, 2008
Lowe, who won 14 games with the Dodgers in 2008, and Fuentes, who has saved 111 games for the Rockies in the last four seasons, are high on the Mets' wish list as the club seeks respective replacements for Oliver Perez and/or Pedro Martinez in the rotation and for Billy Wagner in the bullpen ... Pedro Martinez, Moises Alou, Tony Armas Jr., Luis Ayala, Ricardo Rincon and Ramon Martinez, none of them Type A players, were among the 42 who filed Friday. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Pedro, Moises file for free agency Nov 1, 2008
While the Mets secured Carlos Delado's services for 2009, Pedro Martinez was among six Mets who filed for free agency Friday. The group includes outfielder Moises Alou, second baseman Ramon Martinez and pitchers Tony Armas Jr., Luis Ayala and Ricardo Rincon. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Elias infielder rankings kind to Wright Nov 1, 2008
Pedro Martinez, once the highest-ranked pitcher in the analysis -- as a member of the Red Sox -- ranked 74th among the 98 NL starters. His average rank, 65. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Trio of Mets file for free agency Oct 31, 2008
Lowe, who may be the Mets' primary target, would fill a void created by the likely departure of Pedro Martinez and the possible departure of Oliver Perez via free agency. Perez, second baseman Damion Easley and reliever Matt Wise are the Mets who filed. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Big Papi puts tough year behind him Oct 30, 2008
"It's kind of hard. I saw Pedro Martinez getting booed. I saw Nomar [Garciaparra] get booed. Those guys, they did it all here before that. I don't mind. I'll just come back next year ready.". Ortiz has been at the center of an amazing six-year run for the Red Sox, which has included two World Series championships, four trips to the ALCS and five postseason appearances. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Mets make few coaching changes Oct 24, 2008
Conti is particularly close to Pedro Martinez, and his absence from the big league staff is another indication of the unlikelihood of Martinez returning to the Mets. Niemann, his replacement, has been the club's rehabilitation coordinator for two seasons. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Granite Hills' family tree Oct 23, 2008
His career, which included being teammates with Mike Piazza, Eric Karros and Pedro Martinez on the Dodgers' Bakersfield farm team, ended in his sixth season when the organization suggested he switch from center field to pitcher. I didn't want to be a career minor leaguer, Donnie said. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Painful stay of execution Oct 21, 2008
Caray and his sidekicks one who played against Boston in a World Series and one who made a big deal about Pedro Martinez cutting through the visiting clubhouse when he managed against the Red Sox also seemed to cheer for the Angels in the previous series. So, there's a slight chance that I'm just crazy. (Montana Standard, MT)
Mailbag: Johan over Wright for MVP? Oct 21, 2008
The inability of Pedro Martinez to get to the seventh inning, the shorter starts by John Maine just before his season ended, the occasional shortfall performances by Oliver Perez and Mike Pelfrey and the inability of almost every reliever to prosper against left-handed and right-handed batters exacerbated the situation. Who do you think will round out the coaching staff for 2009. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Kerrigan hired as pitching coach Oct 21, 2008
Pedro Martinez captured two of his three Cy Young Awards while working with Kerrigan. Kerrigan finished out the '01 season as Boston's interim manager, after manager Jimy Williams was dismissed in mid-August. (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
Pirates hire Kerrigan as new pitching coach Oct 21, 2008
"Kerrigan was Boston's pitching coach when Pedro Martinez won Cy Young awards in 1999 and 2000. He also worked with Roger Clemens, Andy Pettitte and Mike Mussina in his two seasons as the New York Yankees bullpen coach (2006-07). Kerrigan, a special advisor to Yankees general manager Brian Cashman in 2005, last season worked on pregame and postgame shows for the cable station that carried Philadelphia games. NOTE -- Huntington said efforts to hire a first-base coach are "ongoing. " The... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Rays taste success as expansion club Oct 21, 2008
Perhaps a bit of baseball justice came 13 years later, when the Expos -- led by Pedro Martinez, Moises Alou and Larry Walker -- lost a postseason opportunity when another strike canceled the end of the '94 season. Since moving to Washington prior to the 2005 season, the Nationals have missed the playoffs by a wide margin every year. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Rays stun Sox in Game 7? Price-less! Oct 20, 2008
"I thought pitching to [Mets pitcher] Pedro Martinez [in a rehab start] was going to be the highlight of my year," Price said. "That's obviously one of the highlights. But this? I mean it was unreal.". (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
The apathetic blink as history repeats Oct 18, 2008
This all struck me as a little disingenuous in contrast to the era of Pedro Martinez and Co., before steroids had tarnished the game, when pre-success excitement simmered everywhere from Haymarket to the hills of Somerville. That's why I was pleased to read Michael Levenson's story, (Page A1, Oct. 16). (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
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The Red Sox and the Yankees used to be just as outspoken, back when Pedro Martinez was throwing Don Zimmer to the ground and Jason Varitek was shoving Alex Rodriguez in the face. But at some point in the past four years, the Red Sox and the Yankees started treating each other with a disarming level of respect, like CEOs who cross paths at the country club 19 times a year. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Schilling's appearance stirs Fenway Oct 17, 2008
Past heroes graced the screen -- giving the Fenway faithful fond memories of poise on the mound from Pedro Martinez and Curt Schilling, as well as David Ortiz's presence at the plate -- and Babe Ruth's face shadowed the footage of the historic '04 comeback, which quashed the fabled "Curse of the Bambino.". Then, when it was time for the ceremonial first pitch, Fenway Park erupted when the guest of honor donned his Red Sox jersey for the first time in almost a full year. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Mailbag: Was Wright the MVP? Oct 14, 2008
Pedro Martinez, Greg Maddux, Jerry Koosman, Johan Santana and Tom Glavine would be the next five. Mariano Rivera would be my closer, and Dennis Eckersley and John Smoltz would be warming up, just in case. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Red Sox forced to roll with Dice-K and Lester Oct 13, 2008
NEWS AND INFORMATION. By Scott Audette, Reuters. (USA Today -- Sports)
Commentary: Classic rivalry: Rays vs. Red Sox? Oct 13, 2008
On the fourth pitch of the game, Boston s Pedro Martinez hit Tampa Bay s Gerald Williams in the hand. Williams charged the mound, punched Martinez in the face and knocked him to the ground as Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek and a host of others got there. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Lester feels no added pressure in ALCS Oct 13, 2008
" TALE OF THE TAPE 2008 regular season Overall:33 GS, 16-6, 3.21 ERA, 66 BB, 152 K 30 GS, 11-9, 3.70 ERA, 61 BB, 128 K Key stat:.727 win pct. (5th in AL) .245 OPP BA (9th in AL) 2008 postseason Division Series:2 GS, 1-0, 0.00 ERA 1 GS, 0-1, 7.50 ERA Career Regular season:59 GS, 27-8, 3.81 ERA, 140 BB, 262 K54 GS, 19-22, 4.02 ERA, 114 BB, 233 K Postseason:3 GS, 2-0, 0.77 ERA 1 GS, 0-1, 7.50 ERA At Fenway Park 2008:17 GS, 11-1, 2.49 ERA 1 GS, 0-1, 8.44 ERA Career:31 GS, 16-2, 3.30 ERA 3 GS 2-1,... (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Should Pack Some Punch Oct 10, 2008
Aug. 29, 2000, at Tampa Bay: Pedro Martinez hit Tampa Bay's Gerald Williams with the fourth pitch of the game, leading to two bench-clearing brawls and shouting matches in the hallway after the game. Game note: Martinez carried a no-hitter into the ninth until John Flaherty broke it up with a single. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Rays ready for ALCS, and rivalry with Red Sox Oct 10, 2008
The tension between the teams lingers in 2000, when Pedro Martinez plunked Gerald Williams in the first inning of a game in which the only hit the Boston ace yielded was a ninth-inning single to John Flaherty. Williams rushed the mound and was ejected. (MSNBC -- Sports)
MLB: Red Sox, Rays put skirmishes in past Oct 10, 2008
Red Sox, Rays put skirmishes in past 101008 - The Augusta Chronicle. Red Sox, Rays put skirmishes in past Associated Press Friday, October 10, 2008. (The Augusta Chronicle)
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"They know how to play in this field," Mets starter Pedro Martinez said. "They take advantage of the fans, they take advantage of everything that goes around, and they understand how to play this place.". (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Red Sox, Rays have history of scuffles Oct 10, 2008
"The tension between the teams lingers from 2000, when Pedro Martinez plunked Gerald Williams in the first inning of a game in which the only hit the Boston ace yielded was a ninth-inning single to John Flaherty.Williams rushed the mound and was ejected. And, there's been trouble ever since.Tampa Bay's Carl Crawford was one of the players suspended in June when Boston's Coco Crisp charged the mound after being hit with a pitch by James Shields.Crawford likened the most recent scrap to a younger... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Bosox-Rays renew rivalry, Manny in middle of NLCS Oct 8, 2008
The trouble between Tampa Bay and Boston dates to 2000, when Pedro Martinez hit Gerald Williams with his first pitch of the game. Williams rushed the mound, a brouhaha ensued and a slew of players were suspended. (Anchorage Daily News)
Francona mulling who to start first for Sox Oct 8, 2008
There was no question that Curt Schilling and Pedro Martinez would come out of the gate in 2004 against the Yankees, and it was an equal no-brainer that Josh Beckett and Schilling would be the tone-setters vs. the Indians a year ago. But as the Red Sox get ready for Game 1 against the Rays at Tropicana Field on Friday night, there are some interesting things for Francona to consider. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
ALCS an All-East event for fifth time Oct 8, 2008
The Yankees took a 2-0 lead to send the series to Boston, where the Red Sox rocked Roger Clemens in a 13-1 rout as Pedro Martinez struck out 12 in seven scoreless innings ... The series turned ugly, marked by a benches-clearing incident in Game 3 at Fenway Park when Pedro Martinez threw 72-year-old coach Don Zimmer to the ground. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Dodgers Fifth in Runs Saved Above Average Oct 7, 2008
WORST 1 Brandon Backe -31 2 Tom Gorzelanny -30 3 Josh Fogg-28 T4 Greg Reynolds -25 T4 Brad Penny-25 6 Ian Snell-24 T7 Kevin Correia-20 T7 Andrew Miller-20 9 Mark Hendrickson-19 T10 Jo-Jo Reyes -18 T10 Kyle Kendrick -18 T10 Pedro Martinez -18 TEAM TOTALS... (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Mailbag: Where do Mets go now? Oct 7, 2008
" And then there's my take on it, that Minaya relied too much on older players who were unlikely to make consistent contributions over 162-game schedules. Moreover, Luis Castillo's seeming lack of off-season rehabilitation and conditioning created a mess at second base. The Mets have been contenders for three years, that can't be questioned. At the same time, approaching the rotation as the Mets did in February, by designating Pedro Martinez, Orlando Hernandez and Oliver Perez for key roles, was... (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Lowe embraces challenges of October Oct 7, 2008
"[Chad] Billingsley won more games than me. I've never bought into that. I believe there are only three to five what I would call true aces. Pedro Martinez, obviously, was a true ace. "We're just more of a balanced staff, which is important this time of year because there aren't drop-offs from guy to guy. You want everybody at the same level. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Mets keep Minaya, likely Manuel, too Oct 3, 2008
Credited with adding Pedro Martinez, Carlos Beltran and Johan Santana, Minaya also has been criticized for bringing in old and injury-prone players such as Moises Alou, Orlando Hernandez and Luis Castillo. It comes with the territory. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Mets Give GM Minaya Extension Oct 3, 2008
Since taking over the Mets in 2005, Minaya has taken the team to the National League Championship Series in 2006 and signed some marquee free agents, including Pedro Martinez and Carlos Beltran. He has also added current Mets players Billy Wagner, Carlos Delgado and Endy Chavez during his tenure. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Pedro uncertain Oct 3, 2008
Pedro Martinez signed a four-year contract with the Mets prior to the 2005 season ... NEW YORK -- For the second year in a row, Pedro Martinez was ready for the next day. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Disappointing loss ends Mets' season Oct 3, 2008
From Pedro Martinez -- who may never pitch again in the Majors -- all the way down to rookies Daniel Murphy and Nick Evans, the Mets were hurting. This was not a "done deal in Spring Training," as Moises Alou likened the team's playoff chances last season. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Rebuilding of Mets officially begins Oct 3, 2008
Pedro Martinez is unlikely to return. No steps will be taken toward finding a more suitable -- read productive and reliable -- second baseman until the club has a sense it can deal expensive quasi-incumbent Luis Castillo. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Mets will look to rebuild rotation Oct 3, 2008
For a team that has imported Pedro Martinez, Carlos Beltran, Carlos Delgado and Billy Wagner in recent years, the acquisition of Santana seemed as unsurprising as any major trade could possibly be ... Oliver Perez and Pedro Martinez, two significant pieces of this season's rotation, will both hit free agency in the days following the World Series ... 22 ERA, 180 Ks Pedro Martinez, 5-6 5. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Mets' Maine undergoes shoulder surgery Oct 3, 2008
The chance of Pedro Martinez returning is remote, at best. is a reporter for MLB.com. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Marlins' Jacobs remembers time with Mets Oct 3, 2008
" The second was another blast, this time on Sept. 16, 2005, off Atlanta's John Smoltz. In the second inning, Jacobs went deep on a two-run homer, also scoring David Wright, in a 4-0 Mets victory. Pedro Martinez was pitching for New York that day, and the right-hander struck out 10 while tossing a complete game. "That was a big homer for me, because Pedro was unbelievable that day. I had never been part of a game that was that exciting at that time," Jacobs said. "To watch him go out there the... (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
VERDUCCI: The envelopes, please Oct 3, 2008
Only five other pitchers ever struck out batters at that rate while throwing at least 220 innings: Randy Johnson, Curt Schilling, Pedro Martinez, Nolan Ryan and Sam McDowell. Fast company. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Tom VerducciINSIDE BASEBALL Oct 3, 2008
Five Cuts: Cubs in trouble - Tom Verducci - SI.com. Posted: Thursday October 2, 2008 10:08AM; Updated: Thursday October 2, 2008 12:31PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Rangers face five key offseason issues Oct 3, 2008
C.C. Sabathia and Ben Sheets are the top names but also eligible are Paul Byrd, Ryan Dempster, Jon Garland, Randy Johnson, Derek Lowe, Pedro Martinez, Mike Mussina, Jamie Moyer, Randy Wolf and Andy Pettitte. The Rangers need two starting pitchers to compete next year. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Rockies unable to build on success Oct 3, 2008
" Especially puzzling was the Rockies' .255 batting average with runners in scoring position, which ranked in the lower half of the National League and more importantly was low for the caliber of hitters in the lineup. ROCKIES TOP PERFORMANCES -- Tulo ends an epic Troy Tulowitzki's RBI double in the 22nd inning ended the club's longest game in franchise history. Highlights: -- Holliday hammers Mets Matt Holliday homers to tie it in the ninth, then singled home the winning run in the 13th.... (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Rain could wreck Mets pitching plans Sep 25, 2008
For now, Pedro Martinez is to start Thursday and be followed by Mike Pelfrey. For Saturday, Manuel plans to choose among Jonathon Niese, Brandon Knight and Nelson Figueroa. (MSNBC -- Politics)
TALE OF THE TAPEDanica Patrick faces off against Dale Earnhardt Jr. in the first tale of the tape, racing edition. Sep 25, 2008
Pedro Martinez vs. Lindsay Lohan. Darth Vader vs. Barry Bonds. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Johan boosts Mets' playoff hopes Sep 24, 2008
But Pedro Martinez was certain it had greater significance. "You get a ball like that," he said, "and you better win that game. You get that ball and it's a good sign. But you have to win the game.". (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
