Pedro Martinez to the Phillies?
July 7, 2009 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under Baseball
If you believe the current Pedro Martinez rumors, the former All-Star pitcher could soon join the Philadelphia Phillies. In fact, Ruben Amaro Jr., the general manager of the Phillies, was recently spotted in the Dominican Republic watching Martinez pitch a simulated game.
Martinez supposedly wants a $5 million prorated for the amount of the season that remains. While the Phillies might bulk at guaranteeing all that money, they may give him a contract full of incentives that could end up lucrative if Martinez plays well.
The 37-year-old Martinez has a possible Hall of Fame resume, however he struggled last year with the …read more




