Pedro Martinez leaves start after three innings with stiff neckSeptember 19th, 2009 Martinez leaves game with stiff neckATLANTA — Pedro Martinez left his start after three innings because of neck stiffness in Philadelphia's game against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night. Martinez was trailing 3-0 when he approached the mound to begin warming up for the fourth.
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.
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 6 innings in Triple-A rehab start, inching closer to joining PhilliesAugust 1st, 2009 Pedro Martinez works 6 innings in rehab startALLENTOWN, Pa. — Pedro Martinez allowed five runs — four earned — and three hits in six innings of a rehab start Friday night for the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs, the Philadelphia Phillies' top minor league affiliate.
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 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 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 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.
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.
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 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 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.
Phillies sign 3-time Cy Young winner Martinez; timetable for return to the Majors unclearJuly 15th, 2009 Phillies sign 3-time Cy Young winner MartinezPHILADELPHIA — Pedro Martinez is returning to the major leagues. Martinez agreed to a contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, general manager Ruben Amaro Jr.
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.