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Pedro Martinez, SP, Free AgentHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsMLB | Pedro not lowering demands Jayson Stark, of ESPN.com, reports free-agent SP Pedro Martinez (Mets) is still seeking a prorated $5 million deal to pitch in 2009, plus incentives. Martinez is also only interested in being a starting pitcher. One team reported that Pedro was throwing only 85 mph during his workout in the Dominican Republic last week. Diamondbacks | Interested in Pedro? Jon Heyman, of SI.com, reports the Arizona Diamondbacks have been rumored to have interest in signing free-agent SP Pedro Martinez (Mets). Indians | Interested in Pedro? Jon Heyman, of SI.com, reports the Cleveland Indians have been rumored to have interest in signing free-agent SP Pedro Martinez (Mets). Angels | No interest in Pedro The Los Angeles Times' Bill Shaikin reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim general manager Tony Reagins said the team isn't interested in SP Pedro Martinez (Mets). Brewers | Did not watch Martinez pitch Contrary to a previous report, Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports Milwaukee Brewers general manager Doug Melvin said two Brewers scouts were scheduled to see free-agent SP Pedro Martinez's (Mets) workout Friday, June 19, but did not see Martinez because he was late for the start of workout, and the scouts had to go to other workouts. MLB | Six teams watched Pedro's workout Friday Updating previous reports, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Milwaukee Brewers, New York Yankees, St. Louis Cardinals, Tampa Bay Rays and Texas Rangers all had representatives on hand to watch free-agent SP Pedro Martinez perform a pitching demonstration in the Dominican Republic Friday, June 19, according to Jon Heyman of SI.com. Agent Fern Cuza hopes to have a deal completed by next week, so that Martinez is ready to pitch in the majors around the All-Star break. According to people close to him, Martinez seems determined to start. Yankees | Only willing to sign Pedro to minor league deal Bobbie Dittmeier, of MLB.com, reports the New York Yankees are only willing to sign free-agent SP Pedro Martinez (Mets) to a minor league deal, according to Newsday. Martinez has repeatedly stated that he is only interested in signing a major league deal with any team. Angels | In contact with Pedro Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are in contact with free-agent SP Pedro Martinez (Mets) and will watch him throw Friday, June 19, in the Dominican Republic, according to major league sources. Yankees | In contact with Pedro Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the New York Yankees are in contact with free-agent SP Pedro Martinez (Mets) and will watch him throw Friday, June 19, in the Dominican Republic, according to major league sources. Rays | Not close to deal with Pedro The St. Petersburg Times' Marc Topkin reports the Tampa Bay Rays are far from a deal with SP Pedro Martinez (Mets), who said he is close to a deal with either the Rays or the Chicago Cubs. MLB | Pedro hopes to sign soon The Associated Press reports free-agent SP Pedro Martinez (Mets) said there is a good chance that he will sign with a team soon. He said he has had talks with the Tampa Bay Rays and Chicago Cubs. "Chicago and Tampa Bay are the two teams that have shown the most interest and we are negotiating with them, although I've told my agent not to call me until it's a done deal," Martinez said. MLB | Pedro looking for $5 million Richard Griffin, of The Toronto Star, reports free-agent SP Pedro Martinez (Mets) is looking for $5 million for the rest of the season. MLB | Pedro still hoping to sign somewhere The Boston Herald's Michael Silverman reports free-agent SP Pedro Martinez (Mets) has been working out six days a week and trying to remain on a five-day schedule in hopes of signing somewhere. His plan is to go on a two-week minor league tuneup stint before being ready to pitch in the second half of the MLB season, right after the All-Star break. He wants to pitch through at least 2011. Cubs | Watch Pedro work out Marc Lancaster, of The Tampa Tribune, reports the Chicago Cubs were present to watch free-agent SP Pedro Martinez's (Mets) workout in the Dominican Republic this week, according to The Boston Globe. Rays | Unlikely to sign Pedro Marc Lancaster, of The Tampa Tribune, reports the Tampa Bay Rays are unlikely to sign free-agent SP Pedro Martinez (Mets). Martinez recently threw 20 pitches (all fastballs) in a workout for the team, according to The Listin Diario. Rays | Interested in Pedro? Nick Cafardo, of The Boston Globe, reports the Tampa Bay Rays have worked out free-agent SP Pedro Martinez (Mets) in the Dominican Republic and could sign him by next weekend, according to The Listin Diario. Phillies | Unlikely to sign Pedro David Gurian-Peck, of MLB.com, reports the Philadelphia Phillies are highly unlikely to sign free-agent SP Pedro Martinez (Mets) to fill the vacancy in their starting rotation. White Sox | Not interested in Bonds or Pedro Joe Cowley, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports the Chicago White Sox are not interested in signing either free-agent OF Barry Bonds (Giants) or SP Pedro Martinez (Mets), according to general manager Kenny Williams. Brewers | Not looking at Pedro Tom Haudricourt, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports the Milwaukee Brewers are not interested in the services of free-agent SP Pedro Martinez (Mets), according to general manager Doug Melvin. "There's nothing to it," Melvin said. "We're not in on him. Our starting pitching hasn't been that bad." Rangers | Not interested in Pedro Contrary to a previous report, Jeff Wilson, of The Dallas Morning News, reports the Texas Rangers are not interested in free-agent SP Pedro Martinez (Mets). Nationals | Have mild interest in Pedro Dave Sheinin, of The Washington Post, reports the Washington Nationals have mild interest in signing free-agent SP Pedro Martinez (Mets). Rangers | Interested in Pedro MLB.com's Jesse Sanchez reports the Texas Rangers are interested in free-agent SP Pedro Martinez (Mets). Martinez will resume throwing off a mound Friday, April 24, and could decide on his future in two weeks. Indians | Not in place to sign Pedro Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the Cleveland Indians are not in a place financially to be able to sign free-agent SP Pedro Martinez (Mets). Nationals | Could emerge as suitor for Pedro Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the Washington Nationals could emerge as a possible landing spot for free-agent SP Pedro Martinez (Mets). Yankees | Not interested in Pedro Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the New York Yankees are not interested in signing free-agent SP Pedro Martinez (Mets). MLB | Interest in Pedro increasing Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports interest in free-agent SP Pedro Martinez (Mets) around the major leagues is increasing, according to major league sources. Martinez will resume throwing off a mound Friday, April 24, and could make a decision within the next two weeks, according to a source. Angels | Looking outside organization for pitching Mike DiGiovanna, of the Los Angeles Times, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have started to look outside the organization for pitching help, according to general manager Tony Reagins. The team has contacted free-agent SPs Pedro Martinez (Mets), Paul Byrd (Red Sox) and Mark Mulder (Cardinals). However, the signing of any of these three pitchers does not appear to be imminent. MLB | Pedro still looking for $6 million The Washington Post's Dave Sheinin reports free-agent SP Pedro Martinez (Mets) is still looking to sign for $6 million. "There's someone who hasn't gotten the message -- or else refuses to play by the new rules," said one executive, who spoke on the condition of anonymity. Angels | Not shopping for pitchers Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are not looking for starting pitchers, either through free agency or trade, according to general manager Tony Reagins. Free-agent SP Pedro Martinez (Mets) has indicated that he would be interested in pitching for the team but the Angels are not interested. Dodgers | Want Pedro to lower his price Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the Los Angeles Dodgers would be interested in signing free-agent SP Pedro Martinez (Mets) if he were to lower his price to the $1 million to $2 million range. MLB | Pedro finding few suitors Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports free-agent SP Pedro Martinez (Mets) is reaching out to clubs as he tries to latch onto a team for the 2009 season, but has found little interest. The Kansas City Royals were one of the teams Martinez contacted, and they turned him down because they were unable to afford him. Dodgers | Pedro has interest in team Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports free-agent SP Pedro Martinez (Mets) said he would like to finish his career with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The team is apparently only willing to pay Martinez as a fifth starter, with a modest guarantee plus incentives. Astros | Deny contact with Pedro Astros.MLB.com's Alyson Footer reports Houston Astros general manager Ed Wade said the team has had zero conversations with free-agent SP Pedro Martinez (Mets). Astros | Near agreement on Martinez Baseball Prospectus reported that the Houston Astros are close to signing free-agent SP Pedro Martinez (Mets), according to sources. Mets | Minaya thinks team has enough starting pitching depth New York Mets general manager Omar Minaya said despite the injury to SP Tim Redding (shoulder), the team has enough starting pitching depth to eliminate the need to pursue external options such as Pedro Martinez, according to Ben Shpigel of The New York Times. Minaya named SPs Nelson Figueroa, Freddy Garcia, Jonathon Niese and Bobby Parnell, the latter of whom reportedly has an edge for a bullpen spot. Mets | Reyes endorses Pedro ESPN.com reports New York Mets SS Jose Reyes has been singing the praises of free-agent SP Pedro Martinez (Mets) after seeing him pitch for the Dominican Republic in the 2009 World Baseball Classic. "He said he just wants to go somewhere he'd like to be comfortable," Reyes said. "He'd like to pitch here. To be honest with you guys, he said he'd like to come back here, but I don't know what's the deal here." Pirates | Explored signing Pedro Jerry Crasnick, of ESPN.com, reports the Pittsburgh Pirates explored the possibility of signing free-agent SP Pedro Martinez (Mets) but decided against it because he is out of their price range. Dodgers | Have not contacted Pedro in months Tony Jackson, of the Los Angeles Daily News, reports the Los Angeles Dodgers have not made contact with the representatives of free-agent SP Pedro Martinez (Mets) in months. The Dodgers do not appear to be too serious about signing Martinez. Dodgers | Curious about Pedro Updating a previous report, Rhett Bollinger, of MLB.com, reports the Los Angeles Dodgers are curious about signing free-agent SP Pedro Martinez (Mets) after watching him pitch for the Dominican Republic in the 2009 World Baseball Classic, according to general manager Ned Colletti. Orioles | Won't contact Pedro Updating previous reports, ESPN.com reports Baltimore Orioles president Andy MacPhail said the team will not contact SP Pedro Martinez's (Mets) representatives about signing him. Cubs | Could have interest in Pedro Gordon Wittenmyer, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports the Chicago Cubs could have interest in signing free-agent SP Pedro Martinez (Mets). Mets | Still not interested in Pedro Bobbie Dittmeier, of MLB.com, reports the New York Mets continue to say that they are not interested in re-signing free-agent SP Pedro Martinez. "Pedro is a Hall of Fame pitcher and one of the greatest pitchers of our time, but I feel very confident in the people we have in camp that can get the job done," manager Jerry Manuel said. "Do you like Pedro? Of course, you love Pedro. But you have to be fair to the people that we have here." Mets | Pedro wants team to contact him Christian Red, of the New York Daily News, reports free-agent SP Pedro Martinez (Mets) wants the New York Mets to contact him in an effort to re-sign for the 2009 season. Martinez indicated that he will not talk with the team unless they contact his agent, Fernando Cruz. Mets | Martinez talk heats up New York Post writer Bart Hubbuch speculates the struggles of a few New York Mets starting pitchers might fuel talk of re-signing free-agent SP Pedro Martinez (Mets). Orioles | Interest in Martinez Peter Schmuck, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Orioles president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail said the club has had internal discussions about free-agent SP Pedro Martinez (Mets) but he does not think signing Martinez is a likely option. Cardinals | Won't consider Pedro Updating previous reports, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Joe Strauss reports the St. Louis Cardinals won't consider signing SP Pedro Martinez (Mets) to be a closer candidate. Cardinals | Could pursue Pedro as a closer The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Joe Strauss reports the St. Louis Cardinals could be internally discussing pursuing SP Pedro Martinez (Mets) as a closer option. "I would prefer to try it first and see how my body responds because I haven't done it in a long time," said Martinez, who might be used in a relief role during the World Baseball Classic. "It's something you really have to endure and really try first before you know if your body can do it." MLB | Pedro throws two scoreless innings Wednesday Spencer Fordin, of MLB.com, reports free-agent SP Pedro Martinez (Mets) threw two scoreless innings in Spring Training Wednesday, March 4. MLB | Martinez regularly throwing bullpens Adam Rubin, of the New York Daily News, reports free-agent SP Pedro Martinez (Mets) has been regularly throwing 55 to 60-pitch bullpen sessions to gear up for the 2009 World Baseball Classic. MLB | Pedro not interested in incentive-laden deal The Associated Press reports free-agent SP Pedro Martinez (Mets) said he's not interested in an incentive-laden contract with a low base salary. | Feature LinksFantasy Football Draft Guide FREE Fantasy Baseball
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