Posted: Monday, July 13, 2009, 12:06 PM | 182 comments |
 

Martinez and Phillies close to contract
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Pedro Martinez is flying to Philadelphia today, where he will take a physical. Provided he passes, which the Phillies expect he will, the future Hall of Famer's signing is expected to be announced by Wednesday.

The Phillies watched Martinez throw simulated games in the Dominican Republic on two occasions last week -- once on Tuesday and once on Friday.

"They said they liked Pedro," Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said today. "They said he threw better than he was last year and that he was in better shape."

How will Martinez, with his flashy reputation, fit into a close-knit clubhouse?

"Pedro is a professional," Manuel said. "I've never had trouble with guys in the clubhouse. Just ask him to be professional, and if we get him, I'm sure he'll go along with whatever we do."

The Phillies would likely need a starter to make at least two starts before Martinez is ready. He only threw three innings for them in each simulated game. The Phillies would like him to face minor league hitters before he returns to a major league mound.

More as we get it
Posted by David Murphy @ 12:06 PM  Permalink | 182 comments
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:25 PM, 07/13/2009
    Bad idea.
    — jonnyb0916
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:29 PM, 07/13/2009
    Not sure I like this. And seriously, change the picture there Fonzie.
    — th
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:31 PM, 07/13/2009
    What a freakin mistake.
    — stop2think
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:36 PM, 07/13/2009
    not gonna cost much. why not take a flyer on him???
    — Patman
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:37 PM, 07/13/2009
    NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
    — conway86
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:38 PM, 07/13/2009
    It's a mistake!
    — TerryW
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:40 PM, 07/13/2009
    I like it. Nothing to lose. If he pitches well then it's a great signing. If he's just okay, he still fills a spot if you have to trade Happ for a pitcher and if he stinks he let him pitch four times and then ditch him. I don't think the Phils are signing him and then closing their minds to any other moves.
    — guyguy4
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:43 PM, 07/13/2009
    A motivated healthy Pedro will be successful.
    — ktdb05
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:44 PM, 07/13/2009
    Looks like someone learned Photoshop and gave himself blue eyes. Nice collar.
    — brianveitz
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:44 PM, 07/13/2009
    Bad move. Shame on you Rubie. No room for worn out prima donnas in Philly. Who is next, Glavine, Bob Buhl or Bubba Church ?
    — mick314
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:45 PM, 07/13/2009
    This move is low risk, big potential reward. I say go for it! You don't have to give up the top arms and bats in the farm system to get a proven #1 starter for a 1/2 year. For 4-5 million, this makes sense and hopefully gives you at least a #3 starter.
    — Fozzie27
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:46 PM, 07/13/2009
    This is a freebie. I'm with Patman. It's the Halliday gig that I am more concerned about.
    — Vino Vic
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:47 PM, 07/13/2009
    i have no expectations other than failure but for some reason i'm intrigued..
    — wearethechampions
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:52 PM, 07/13/2009
    No Pedro = No Hallady trade. One will lead to the other- its not hard to comprehend.
    — phila1


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David Murphy joined the Daily News as its Phillies beat writer in February of 2008. Born in Upper Merion and raised in the Poconos, he attended college at La Salle University before taking jobs with the Myrtle Beach (S.C.) Sun-News and the St. Petersburg ( Fla. ) Times. E-mail Dave at dmurphy@phillynews.com.

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