David Ortiz expects his friend Pedro Martinez to pitch this season, reports Mark Hale of the New York Post. Ortiz spoke to Pedro about a month ago; at that time the pitcher was working out but not really talking to teams.
Back on April 6th, Martinez said he wouldn't need long to get ready and had a preference for an NL East Coast contender. Pedro is known to have been in contact with the Phillies, while the Mets appear uninterested in a second stint. Given Martinez's criteria, he might need to get the Nationals involved to spark a competition for his services.
Complete the triage of oft-injured pitchers on the A’s?
Now that Duke’s gone, get Pedro to take his place?
With all the problems that the Red Sox are having with Josh Beckett and Dice-K right now. And the past few or more starts with John Lackey isnt going well, it would be nice to see the Sox re-sign Pedro even if it is for a half a season.
Lester and Buchholz is doing well and Wake is in the bullpen even though he has already made a few spot starts since then.
Only wishful thinking though, doubt it will happen. Only way is how Nomar did and came back for a day just to retire.
Since when are the Mets so deep in arms that they won’t even consider Pedro? Makes no sense at all