Posted: Tuesday, July 14, 2009, 11:35 AM | 3 comments |
 

Martinez arrives for physical
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Joined by Phillies front office man Mike Ondo, Pedro Martinez arrived for his physical at 10:50 this morning. Also in Martinez's entourage was ace Phillies PR man Craig Hughner. The veteran righthander landed in town at 11:30 last night. It isn't clear what his next move is, but indications are that a signing could be announced tomorrow if Martinez passes.
Posted by David Murphy @ 11:35 AM  Permalink | 3 comments
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:06 PM, 07/14/2009
    David: Did the Phillies have some type of exclusive with Martinez? and if not, then why were no other teams interested in him?
    — PaulDeon
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:49 PM, 07/14/2009
    David - I support this move because I think we need more experience in the rotation and Moyer isn't cutting it. Pedro might be a bust, but he also has huge upside for half a season. Worth a shot to say the least. One more thing - your picture on the website is hilarious. Sit on it Fonzie!
    — BringBackBowa
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 1:49 PM, 07/14/2009
    This is a no lose situation for Phils other than a couple million, which is nothing for them. If he's a bust or clubhouse cancer, they can package him in a deal maybe for Halladay after July 31 or just let him go after season. If he's for real and this maybe his last chance in the bigs, he could bring another championship to the city! He's not Halladay, but we didn't have Halladay last year, brought in Blanton and won it all.
    — krakatoa


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About David Murphy
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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