Here's a relief: Moyer excels in bullpen debut, Phillies beat Diamondbacks 5-1August 19th, 2009 Moyer tosses 6 scoreless in relief as Phils winPHILADELPHIA — Jamie Moyer pitched six scoreless innings in relief Pedro Martinez, who took his spot in the starting rotation, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1 Tuesday night. A 66-minute rain delay ruined Martinez's home debut with the Phillies.
Phillies LHP Jamie Moyer says he was misled by Phillies, not happy about demotion to bullpenAugust 12th, 2009 Phils' Moyer disheartened by demotion to bullpenCHICAGO — Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jamie Moyer lashed out at team management Tuesday, saying he felt "misled" by the club and "disheartened" by its decision to demote him to the bullpen. Moyer was dropped from the rotation to make room for Pedro Martinez, set to return to the majors when he starts Wednesday night against the Chicago Cubs.
Martinez set to start for Phillies vs. Cubs, Moyer sent to bullpenAugust 10th, 2009 Phils' Martinez to start Wednesday vs. CubsPHILADELPHIA —Pedro Martinez will make his return to the majors Wednesday when he starts for Philadelphia against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.
Pedro Martinez pitches 5 innings in Triple-A rehab start, inching closer to joining PhilliesAugust 1st, 2009 Pedro Martinez works 5 innings in rehab startALLENTOWN, Pa. — Pedro Martinez allowed five runs — four earned — and three hits in five innings of a rehab start Friday night for the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs, the Philadelphia Phillies' top minor league affiliate.
Pedro Martinez throws long toss, takes first step toward return to big leagues with PhilliesJuly 21st, 2009 Pedro getting closer to return to majorsCLEARWATER, Fla. — Pedro Martinez is moving closer to getting back on the mound.
Pedro Martinez throws simulated game, taking another step toward major league returnJuly 21st, 2009 Pedro Martinez throws simulated gameCLEARWATER, Fla. — Pedro Martinez has taken a "really big step" forward after throwing 64 pitches over four innings in a simulated game.
Pedro Martinez throws 1st bullpen session with Phils; he goes to Single-A Clearwater nextJuly 19th, 2009 Martinez throws 1st bullpen session with PhilsMIAMI — Pedro Martinez threw his first bullpen session as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday, with new teammate Matt Stairs standing in at the plate. "When he saw the changeup," Martinez said with a giggle, "he told me that was the one he used to swing at all the time."
The 55-pitch session was only a small first step toward Martinez pitching for the Phillies.
Pedro Martinez pumped to return to majors and pitch for Philadelphia PhilliesJuly 16th, 2009 Pedro Martinez ready for return with Phillies
PHILADELPHIA — Pedro Martinez promised to put on quite a show when he returns to the majors with the Philadelphia Phillies. The NL East leaders are hoping it will be a vintage performance.
Phillies announce signing of right-hander Pedro MartinezJuly 15th, 2009 PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. says three-time Cy Young winner Pedro Martinez has agreed to a contract with the team.
Pedro Martinez signs contract with Philadelphia PhilliesJuly 15th, 2009 AP Source: Martinez agrees to deal with PhilsPHILADELPHIA — Pedro Martinez is returning to the major leagues. Martinez has agreed to a $1 million, one-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Tuesday night.
Pedro Martinez excited to return to majors after agreeing to 1-year deal with PhilliesJuly 15th, 2009 Martinez ready for return to majors with PhilliesPHILADELPHIA — Pedro Martinez says he was "too brave" when he pitched hurt his final years in New York, and he's excited about his return to the major leagues with the Philadelphia Phillies. Martinez agreed to a $1 million, one-year contract with the Phillies on Wednesday.
Pedro Martinez pumped to return to majors and pitch for PhilliesJuly 15th, 2009 Martinez ready for return to PhilliesPHILADELPHIA — Pedro Martinez promised to put on quite a show when he returns to the majors with the Philadelphia Phillies. The NL East leaders are hoping it will be a vintage performance.
Reports: Pedro Martinez close to joining Philadelphia PhilliesJuly 15th, 2009 Reports: Martinez close to joining PhilsPHILADELPHIA — Pedro Martinez appears to be close to joining the Philadelphia Phillies. Multiple media outlets are reporting the three-time Cy Young Award winner has agreed to a contract with the NL East leaders that will be announced Wednesday.
Pedro Martinez says his agent is working on a deal with the PhilliesJuly 10th, 2009 Pedro Martinez says agent negotiating with PhilsSANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — Pedro Martinez says his agent is negotiating with the Philadelphia Phillies, trying to get the pitcher back into the major leagues. Martinez said the Phillies have been scouting him in his native Dominican Republic.
Pedro Martinez says Cubs, Rays are interested in signing him; contract could come soonJune 18th, 2009 Pedro Martinez might sign with Cubs, RaysSANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — Pedro Martinez could be back on a major league mound soon. The right-hander said on Wednesday that he has had talks with the Chicago Cubs and Tampa Bay Rays and hopes to sign a contract in the near future.