Note: Pedro K’s 2 More Dutch Hitters
Yesterday, the Netherlands eliminated the Dominican Republic in Round 1 of the World Baseball Classic.
During the game, Pedro Martinez pitched three more scoreless innings, while striking out two more batters.
…he did look good… he was hitting 92 mph, but 
his fastball looked a lot quicker, as it had the old-school tail on it…
Following the game, Martinez told reporters he has had offers to pitch in the major leagues since he filed for free agency, but chose to remain a free agent so he could dedicate himself to the WBC.
…i understand not being excited about Tim Redding, Freddy Garcia and Livan Hernandez… i get that… but, i can’t go bananas for pedro because he struck out six hitters from Netherlands… i mean, i can understand wanting pedro prior to the WBC, because of what he accomplished in his major league career, and how it may stack up against redding, livan and garcia… but, six guys from the Netherlands, come on…
…no, i don’t want the Mets to re-sign pedro…
…for me, it’s because i know he wants a guaranteed job in the rotation… by the way, he will not accept a job pitching in the bullpen – i believe he’d sooner retire… sure, if he would accept a minor-league deal, or a one-year deal making $1 million, yes, i’d bring him in… but, i know the Mets do not want to spend the type of money he is looking for, and can probably get from the Dodgers… and, so, if it means signing him to, say, $5 million, and a guaranteed job, i can’t see doing it… i just can’t… he has not been that good, and i am not confident he can be that good again… or, at least any better than livan, who, at the least, can help save the bullpen every five days…
Yesterday, Buster Olney of ESPN.com said there is ‘no chance’ the Mets sign Martinez, adding, “The reasoning is not financial, but based on concerns about Martinez’s pitching command.”
