Free agent pitcher Pedro Martinez is believed to be in the beginning stages of negotiating a contract with the Marlins, according to ESPNdeportes.com. The Web site said the Marlins have spoken to Martinez's agent, and the two sides could meet next week.
Martinez, who owns a house in Miami, struggled to a 5-6 record with a 5.61 ERA in 20 starts during a 2008 campaign with the Mets that saw him battle injuries and deal with the death of his father. The 37-year-old is a three-time Cy Young Award winner with 200-plus wins, more than 3,000 strikeouts and a 2.91 ERA throughout his future Hall of Fame career.
Going into 2009, the Marlins appear to be set with their starting rotation, with Josh Johnson, Ricky Nolasco, Chris Volstad, Andrew Miller and Anibal Sanchez tentatively expected to fill it out.
Sun Jan 11th 2009
Free agent pitcher Pedro Martinez is believed to be in the beginning stages of negotiating a contract with the Marlins, according to ESPNdeportes.com. The Web site said the Marlins have spoken to Martinez's agent, and the two sides could meet next week.
Martinez, who owns a house in Miami, struggled to a 5-6 record with a 5.61 ERA in 20 starts during a 2008 campaign with the Mets that saw him battle injuries and deal with the death of his father. The 37-year-old is a three-time Cy Young Award winner with 200-plus wins, more than 3,000 strikeouts and a 2.91 ERA throughout his future Hall of Fame career.
Going into 2009, the Marlins appear to be set with their starting rotation, with Josh Johnson, Ricky Nolasco, Chris Volstad, Andrew Miller and Anibal Sanchez tentatively expected to fill it out.
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