Pedro takes big step toward return
Posted: Thursday May 15, 2008 07:43AM ET
Pedro Martinez took a significant step toward rejoining the Mets' rotation yesterday by throwing a 55-pitch simulated game in Port St. Lucie. Martinez threw all of his pitches without problem and even fielded a bunt, giving the Mets hope that the three-time Cy Young winner could be back in the majors at the end of this month or early June.
Pedro Martinez , Jim McIsaac/Getty Images
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Pedro is too hurt and beyond his time physically. I guess they need to try to get something for the money. He might return but will be hurt quickly.
drj0514 | 05/15/08, 07:46 AM
Report Offensive CommentMets Stink
700 Level Lifer | 05/15/08, 08:05 AM
Report Offensive CommentThe Mets need a boost....the Sillies are too close for comfort.
baseballpurist | 05/15/08, 08:22 AM
Report Offensive CommentThe Mets need a boost....the Sillies are too close for comfort.
baseballpurist | 05/15/08, 08:22 AM
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Don;t worry about us. Our pitching should pretty much take care of any chances of winning.
700 Level Lifer | 05/15/08, 08:47 AM
Report Offensive CommentThe Mets need a boost....the Sillies are too close for comfort.
baseballpurist | 05/15/08, 08:22 AM
Too close for comfort? How about just straight up ahead and you can leave it to the Mets to make sure they don't come close to catching up.
Phillydave | 05/15/08, 08:54 AM
Report Offensive CommentDon;t worry about us. Our pitching should pretty much take care of any chances of winning.
700 Level Lifer | 05/15/08, 08:47 AM
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Point taken but that lineup is as good as any in the league.
Justin Cyder | 05/15/08, 08:58 AM
Report Offensive CommentTheo is a genius.
DanTheMan | 05/15/08, 08:59 AM
Report Offensive CommentDon;t worry about us. Our pitching should pretty much take care of any chances of winning.
700 Level Lifer | 05/15/08, 08:47 AM
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Point taken but that lineup is as good as any in the league.
Justin Cyder | 05/15/08, 08:58 AM
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That is true and Phillies pitching has obvious not been bad and only going to get better.
Phillydave | 05/15/08, 09:17 AM
Report Offensive CommentAbout Pedro, I hope he comes back soon. I'd love to see the Phillies hit the crap out him again. Always fun.
Phillydave | 05/15/08, 09:19 AM
Report Offensive CommentAbout Pedro, I hope he comes back soon. I'd love to see the Phillies hit the crap out him again. Always fun.
Phillydave | 05/15/08, 09:19 AM
Am I missing something? When did they smack him around.
Field Marshall Sunny Day | 05/15/08, 09:47 AM
Report Offensive CommentAm I missing something? When did they smack him around.
Field Marshall Sunny Day | 05/15/08, 09:47 AM
Last time the Phils faced him late last season. Are you a baseball fan?
Phillydave | 05/15/08, 09:57 AM
Report Offensive CommentLast time the Phils faced him last season he gave up 2 runs in 6 innings... hardly "smacking him around"
Johnny B is wake up, Mets | 05/15/08, 10:17 AM
Report Offensive CommentLast time the Phils faced him late last season. Are you a baseball fan?
Phillydave | 05/15/08, 09:57 AM
He gave up one run. The bullpen couldnt hold it. He struck out 9 Phils with his 74 mph fastball. So I'm still not clear on when he got smacked around by Philadelphia. Are you a baseball fan or pretend to be one?
Field Marshall Sunny Day | 05/15/08, 10:21 AM
Report Offensive CommentPhilyDave,...I'm not saying Pedro is coming back like Sandy Koufax but if you're gonna rip on the guy, at least be accurate. Chucklehead.
Field Marshall Sunny Day | 05/15/08, 10:29 AM
Report Offensive CommentPedro ****, and Fannation has posted contraducting threads in less than a week...
Why should this be removed?
THE TRUTH | 05/15/08, 10:30 AM
Report Offensive CommentI say we bring in a chinese bookie and have him lay odds on how well Pedro does the rest of 2008.
Field Marshall Sunny Day | 05/15/08, 10:34 AM
Report Offensive CommentPhillydave your an idiot. Get your facts straight before making stupid comments.
And the Phillies pitching has been good and only gonna get better????
Where do you come up with those great points? Meyers and Moyer have been studs not to mention that beast Adam Eaton. LOL
TheUCanes1 | 05/15/08, 10:34 AM
Report Offensive CommentLast time the Phils faced him last season he gave up 2 runs in 6 innings... hardly "smacking him around"
johnny b 048 | 05/15/08, 10:17 AM
Stand corrected... He gave up 7 hits and 1 run in 6 innings of work, not too bad. So I'll say I can't wait for him to get smacked around this season.
Phillydave | 05/15/08, 10:39 AM
Report Offensive CommentPhillydave your an idiot. Get your facts straight before making stupid comments.
And the Phillies pitching has been good and only gonna get better????
Where do you come up with those great points? Meyers and Moyer have been studs not to mention that beast Adam Eaton. LOL
TheUCanes1 | 05/15/08, 10:34 AM
Yeah, jumped the gun a little on that one. Pedro did get smacked around it just wasn't Philly doing it. Are pitching hasn't been up to the level then are capable of achieving and yet their right up there. It's only a matter of time before they go on a run. It's not like their sitting at only 1 game above .500
Phillydave | 05/15/08, 10:45 AM
Report Offensive CommentHey, the Braves are one game over .500 and they lost 10 games by one run. With their banged up staff they are not playing bad ball either. Don't count em out.
TheUCanes1 | 05/15/08, 10:53 AM
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