Pedro Martinez Rumors

Odds and Ends: Pedro, Wells, Tepesch, Zito

A few links for your pre-second half entertainment: Dave Cameron at Fangraphs is counting down the 50 players with the most trade value. Today, he posted #30-#26. ESPN's Jayson Stark recaps the Pedro Martinez press conference, and contends that the newest Phillie will start off on the DL because he didn't want to sign a minor league contract. Anthony Rieber of Newsday.com argues that the Yankess are in a unique position to land Roy Halladay - if they are willing to eat the contract of Vernon Wells. In the latest in a series of short videos on college prospects, ESPN's...   Continue Reading

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Odds And Ends: Strasburg, Huff, Pedro

Some links to read through this afternoon... ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick says the Nats "absolutely, positively must sign" Stephen Strasburg this summer. The Strasburg saga is just one of Crasnick's nine stories to watch in the second half. Stan McNeal of the Sporting News says a fringe prospect should be enough for the O's to ship Aubrey Huff and his $8MM salary away. Pedro Martinez said he was pitching hurt with the Mets, but feels better now, according to the AP (via ESPN). Benjamin Kabak of River Ave. Blues says the Yankees would have to be prepared to give up a...   Continue Reading

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Heyman On GMs, Mulder, Bay, Reds

SI.com's Jon Heyman identifies the GMs facing the most pressure heading into the second half of the season and passes along some rumors, too: Despite "occasional rumblings" about Omar Minaya's job security, injuries are to blame for the Mets' disappointing start, so Minaya's bosses aren't about to blame him for the season. The Nats plan on hiring a permanent GM soon and acting GM Mike Rizzo is in the running for the position. Giants GM Brian Sabean saved one of his best showings for his walk year. He's put together a playoff contender and a talented crop of minor leaguers...   Continue Reading

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Odds And Ends: Pedro, Milton, Halladay

Some links to check out after a surprisingly quick All-Star Game... Pedro Martinez will begin his tenure with the Phillies on the DL, according to David Murphy of the Philadelphia Daily News. The Phillies will announce the signing at 11am CST. Bob Ford of the Philadelphia Inquirer says the Pedro signing can't be the biggest move the Phillies make this month. Dodgers pitcher Eric Milton had back surgery and will likely miss the rest of the season according to ESPN. Roy Halladay says the Blue Jays have a lot to look forward to, but he's not sure this is their...   Continue Reading

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Phillies Sign Pedro Martinez

10:35pm: Andy Martino reports that the Phillies signed Pedro. 8:39pm: MLB.com's Todd Zolecki has confirmed that a press conference introducing Pedro as a member of the Phillies will take place tomorrow. 6:26pm: Gordon Edes, who first broke the news on Pedro's successful physical, now has a full story up on Yahoo! Sports. It's a nice roundup of the events leading towards Wednesday's press conference. 5:32pm: Martino reports the deal is worth around $1MM, with another $1.5MM in incentives. The Phillies are expected to make it all official with a press conference tomorrow. 4:41pm: Pedro Martinez passed his physical with the...   Continue Reading

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Pedro Martinez Rumors: Tuesday

Pedro Martinez starts his physical with the Phillies in about 20 minutes. Here are the latest rumors on the subject: ESPN.com's Jayson Stark says it's not a "slam dunk" that Pedro will pass the physical, but it's the only obstacle he faces and all signs point to an agreement in the near future. It's no surprise that David Murphy and Paul Hagen of the Philadelphia Daily News hear Pedro will sign if he passes his physical. Pedro told TV reporters that his poor showing last season was partially because of his father's death and his own health problems, according to...   Continue Reading

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Pedro Martinez To Take Physical For Phils

2:57pm: Martino says Pedro's physical will take place tomorrow morning at 10am CST. 11:52am: Andy Martino reports that Pedro landed in Philly for his physical. 10:37am: Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports hears that the physical will take place tomorrow, which means Pedro could sign as soon as Wednesday. Pedro, who should be ready for the majors in about three weeks, is expected to sign for less than $5MM prorated. 8:42am: MLB.com's Todd Zolecki says Pedro will fly to Philadelphia today and take a physical today or tomorrow. Martinez should sign in the coming days if he passes his physical. 1:35am:...   Continue Reading

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Heyman On Deadline Deals

Jon Heyman of SI.com believes Roy Halladay will be traded before the end of the month. Here are some teams that could pursue him: The Phillies have the right combination of money, prospects and need to go after Doc. The Rangers probably don't have the money to take on the $14.25MM Halladay makes this year. It's hard to see the White Sox obtaining Halladay without surrendering Gordon Beckham in the deal. Heyman considers Beckham as close to untouchable as it gets, along with Neftali Feliz, Derek Holland, Brett Wallace and others. Heyman lists over 30 trade candidates; here are some...   Continue Reading

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Odds & Ends: Berroa, Futures Game, Yankees, Pedro, Rolen

There's no such thing as too many links... Most fans expressed their displeasure with the move in our comments, but Kevin Goldstein of Baseball Prospectus defends the Mets' signing of Angel Berroa. ESPN's Keith Law tell tells you everything you need to know about the prospects playing in this year's Futures Game, and then some. The game is tomorrow at 1pm CST. Yankees scouting director Damon Oppenheimer comfirmed to NoMaas' Lane Meyer that the team has signed two draft picks, including seventh rounder Sean Black. Black was the highest unsigned pick in the 2006 draft, heading to Seton Hall instead...   Continue Reading

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Pedro Martinez Rumors: Friday

4:54pm: The Phillies GM tells Stark that ESPN.com's report that he was in the Dominican is false, as he's in Philly, ready to watch his team play. 4:17pm: Stark says Pedro struck out three and allowed three hits over the course of three shutout innings in a simulated game. 3:55pm: Here's the full ESPN.com story. Amaro Jr. watched Pedro throw after a brief rain delay. 3:44pm: ESPN.com's Jayson Stark hears from his colleague Enrique Rojas that Ruben Amaro Jr. flew to the Dominican Republic today to watch Pedro throw. 10:43am: The Phillies are in serious talks with Pedro Martinez. They...   Continue Reading

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