All Entries Tagged With: "pedro martinez"
Best of the Rest: Top 25 Remaining Free Agents
Although Pitchers and Catchers report in a little over three weeks, there are still some qualities players available on the free agent market. This free agent class, as a whole, was not deep in terms of superstar talent, but it did run deep in valuable players. Whether it is because of the economy or the [...]
Yanks and Phils Must Get to Pedro and Andy Early
Because the Phillies were able to hang on to defeat the Yankees in game 5 of the World Series, there is an intriguing match up for game 6 in the Bronx, with each team holding out hope they can exploit the other’s weakness. Pedro Martinez tries to retain the postseason dominance he has shown in [...]
Burnett, Yankees Answer Back in Game Two
Evidently, the Yankees didn’t intend to just let the Phillies walk through them as so many thought after their game one loss. In a classic pitcher’s duel, the Yankees evened the best of seven series at one game apiece behind the excellence of AJ Burnett. Burnett, the enigmatic right-hander, turned in a dominant performance, out [...]
Putting Pedro into Perspective
If not for the Phillies’ predictable bullpen implosion during the eighth inning of game two of the League Championship series, Friday night would have served as a reminder to Baseball fans. Often, fans and media alike will overlook the veteran putting the finishing touches on a Hall of Fame career as the attention always shifts [...]
First Pitch 9/14: Ichiro, Pedro, Rays Free Fall
Ichiro’s 9th year of 200 hits, the Rangers split, and Pedro dazzles sets the table for a Monday First Pitch Ichiro’s Annual 200 Hits With an infield single against the Rangers, Ichiro Suzuki eclipsed the 200 hit mark for the ninth consecutive season. With 2,003 hits at the Major League level, one has to wonder [...]
First Pitch 9/9: Lidge again, Pedro Deals, KC Bright Spot
Brad Lidge’s removal, Chris Davis rebounding, and a bright spot in Kansas City headline a Wednesday First Pitch. Lidge on the Edge Manuel is certainly saying the right things. He continues to back Brad Lidge even after last night’s disaster. Lidge came on to close out last night’s game against the Nationals, but was removed [...]
First Pitch 9/4: Vintage Pedro, Royals deal,
Pedro Martinez’s dominance, Royals odd deal, and the new Rockies closer highlight the Friday First Pitch. Pedro Reaches Back Every now and again, an aging superstar will give fans a glimpse of what he once was. Last night, Pedro Martinez gave baseball fans such a gift. For the first time in more than a [...]
Pedro Martinez: A Good Bet in ’09
By Gary Armida The word “done” gets thrown around plenty in sports. Fans, media, radio hosts are quick to pronounce that a player is “done” after a down season or two. A quick glance before the 2008 season had many publications claiming that Mike Mussina was done as a quality Major League pitcher and that [...]
