share
email
font size
options
 
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Pedro signs one-year deal with Phils

The Phillies have signed free agent pitcher Pedro Martinez to a one-year deal, according to a person with direct knowledge of the transaction.  An announcement is expected tomorrow.

The pitcher, 37, underwent a physical today at Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia conducted by team medical staff. Though the Phillies would not officially comment tonight on the physical, several people in Martinez’s camp indicated that it went well. The contract, sources say, will be a one-year deal worth about $1 million. Martinez can make another $1.5 million based on incentives.

A Internet report this evening said that Martinez had passed his physical. Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. offered only a “no comment” when asked about that news. The team would be highly unlikely to announce a signing on the day of the All-Star Game, a move that would risk upstaging the event.

If I hear more, I'll tweet and blog it.

Posted by Andy Martino @ 6:27 PM  Permalink | 63 comments
63
Comments   
Posted 06:41 PM, 07/14/2009
Stanley Cup
pull a holmgren and get halladay for 7 yrs
Posted 06:51 PM, 07/14/2009
moderndaymesh
$1 mil? I would be absolutely fine with this.
Posted 06:54 PM, 07/14/2009
rapbuffy
if the Phillies get one win out of Martinez this season they will be lucky, he is FINISH
Posted 07:01 PM, 07/14/2009
BaseballinReading
$1 million? Why not, can't cost them as much as Adam Eaton is this year!
Posted 07:05 PM, 07/14/2009
Danny55
Big upside, little downside. 13 starts, if Phils win 9 or 10 of those 13 starts, it will be a great deal. They showed they know what they are doing with Ibanez!! enuf said.
Posted 07:07 PM, 07/14/2009
amblereagles
Is there an All Star Game tonight?
Posted 07:10 PM, 07/14/2009
KGKoons
OK, so what happens to Lopez, Antonio, and Drew and Kyle that many wanted to see at least a few times in the spot? If Pedro pitches 6 innings each time, he will be a success as long as he doesn't get bombed and can keep the team in the game.
Posted 07:26 PM, 07/14/2009
wokmaster
This will help us? This guy is toast.
Posted 07:28 PM, 07/14/2009
Reality Speaks
only a mill? c'mon on now haters, this a no brainer...the downside is that he is indeed finished & the Phils leave him in the minors or just cut him, & move on...the upside is the Phils are a getting a highly competitive teammate who will put it all on the line for his team & he winds up becoming an effective 5th starter...this will NOT hinder any other moves the Phils need to make; ie. BP help, bench help, etc...the World F**King Champs just got a tad bit more exciting today...GO PHILLIES!!!
Posted 07:37 PM, 07/14/2009
MB2009
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Posted 08:09 PM, 07/14/2009
reils
I LOVE it. There isn't much downside here. If he stinks, they cut him lose. And, while he certainly isn't what he used to be, I think it's very exciting that a living legend/once-in-a-generation pitcher will be on this team....even if in the twilight of his career. He didn't have quite the longevity of say a Clemens or Maddux--but at his peak, he was truly extraordinary. Look at his 1999 season...in the AL...in the "steroid era"....that is TRULY amazing stuff. I realize he's not CLOSE to the same pitcher as he was TEN years ago...obviously--but it's still cool to have this man on the team. If he gives us anything, he will be a HUGE fan favorite at CBP.
Posted 08:25 PM, 07/14/2009
The K Man
I just threw up a little in my mouth
Posted 08:29 PM, 07/14/2009
blchops08
Rolling the dice with the owners money, why not, no real downside here.
Posted 08:50 PM, 07/14/2009
DavezMental
This might be the steal of the year....now get ROY!!!
Posted 08:56 PM, 07/14/2009
krrtaa
I like the signing IF they still get Halladay or another 1 o2 starter. Pedro will bring his pitching experience, and as a # 5 starter, how bad can he be. Low risk, high reward.
About Andy Martino
Andy Martino is in his first season on the Phillies beat. A former New York City public school teacher and graduate of the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, he previously wrote for the New York Daily News, where he covered baseball and worked with the award-winning investigative sports "I-team."
Follow on Twitter

Advertise Here
PHILLIES SCOREBOARD
BASEBALL NEWS FROM PHILLY.COM
Hardest-working man in throw business
How good are Phillies' prospects?
Mariners: Lee's surgery not a big deal
Pressure's on the Phils
Foot surgery could limit Cliff Lee
Phillies deny signing Japanese relievers