Conflicting reports on Pedro Martinez

[djohn2oo8]

http://www.baseballprospectus.com/unfiltered/?p=1206


March 17, 2009, 07:59 PM ET
Astros close to signing Pedro
by John Perrotto
The Astros are on the verge of signing a potential Hall of Famer as a free agent for the second team in a week as baseball sources indicated Tuesday night that they are close to an agreement with right-hander Pedro Martinez.
Martinez pitched for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic earlier this month and worked three scoreless innings in relief against The Netherlands. He drew limited interest on the free-agent market, though, after going 5-6 with a 5.60 ERA in 20 starts with the Mets last season.
Martinez, 37, has a 214-99 lifetime record in 17 seasons.
The Astros signed free-agent catcher Ivan Rodriguez to a one-year, $1.5-million contract. He also has been using the WBC as a showcase while playing for Puerto Rico.


Get it done!!!


Goddamn it, Another source says that they won't sign him....

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/0...onference.html

9:35pm: Jose de Jesus Ortiz of the Houston Chronicle talked to Astros GM Ed Wade, who said the team has had "zero discussions" on the Pedro front. Martinez is not close to signing with the Astros. De Jesus Ortiz was also able to determine in talking to owner Drayton McLane that he is not selling the team or firing, hiring, or signing anyone. The press conference also has nothing to do with steroids. MLB.com's Alyson Footer also confirmed that the Astros are not close to an agreement with Pedro.

[IronMexican]

I-Rod and Pedro the all 99 all stars.

[ATRAIN]

Man I hope this happens

[ATRAIN]

Ed Wade, who said the team has had "zero discussions" on the Pedro front.

they said the same when asked about Pudge.

[leemajors]

he would be ideal as a middle reliever.