by Michael DeLuca
A report from candeladeportiva.com says Pedro Martinez has signed with the Philadelphia Phillies for the remainder of the 2009 campaign, here is a loose translation of the report, which is written in Spanish…
Dominican Pedro Martinez has finished reaching an agreement with the Philadelphia Phillies for $4 million dollars for the remainder of the (2009) campaign. According to a report from www.CandelaDeportiva.com, a source of whole credit, Pedro closed the pact this afternoon and it will not begin until after the All-Star game break. Several days ago, the Phillies observed Martinez.
“Pedro looked good, ready to compete in the Major Leagues,” said Robinson Garcia, Philadelphia scout for the South Dominican area. I am surprised, I did not think that he was in this good of condition. His velocity was good, between 88 and 91 miles per hour, and all moving pitches were breaking very well”, Garcia said to ESPN.
Martinez, 37 years of age, has gained the Cy Young award on three occasions and his career record in the Major Leagues is 214-99. with 3117 strikouts and a 2.91 career ERA in 17 seasons with Los Angeles, Montreal, Boston, and the Mets of New York.
PCPTAKE: If true, I believe the deal has to be $4 million prorated over the remainder of the season. This would place the value of the deal at less than $2 million, which I think makes sense for this team. Many seem to think that this deal may preclude a deal for an elite pitcher, perhaps Roy Halladay, that may include J.A. Happ. The Blue Jays are reportedly interested in Happ. As for the 91 mph fastball, I don’t buy it. GM Ruben Amaro has “no comment” on the report at this point, which is the strongest indication that it is, in fact, true.
UPDATE: Multiple reports are stating that Pedro will be in Philadelphia for a physical tomorrow and that, if all goes well, the deal would be consummated on Sunday.
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