Pedro Martinez Says He Is Negotiating With The Rays

by Tommy Rancel on Jun 17, 2009 8:00 PM EDT

Just when it seemed like the Pedro Martinez story had died down a little, Pedro has brought the story back to life. In an article from the Associated Press, Martinez says the Chicago Cubs and the Tampa Bay Rays are the teams that have "shown the most interest." Martinez then goes on to say that his agent is in negotiations with both teams and says there is a "good chance" he will sign soon. He expressed his interest to pitch for a contender (Rays are contenders!), but also admitted "there still isn't anything firm."

The Rays have yet to comment publicly on the whole situation and knowing the way this organization works we won't hear much from them. It's pretty interesting that in the past week we've gone from a Rays' employee just watching his friend to Martinez saying he is in negotiations with the team.

For more of DRB's coverage of the Pedro Martinez rumors click here, here and here.

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I can never cheer for tomy john after seeing Izzy

but we should claim Wheeler has it and sign Pedro, Bradford and Kaz need spots also, time for DL musical chairs because I dont see us just waiving Abreu

Rotation: 1. James Shields 2. Matt Garza 3. David Price 4. Jeff Niemann 5. Andy Sonnanstine...... Coming Soon: Wade Davis......Scott Kazmir?

by joeybw on Jun 17, 2009 8:06 PM EDT reply actions

Are there mango trees in Tampa Bay?

I wonder how Fenway would handle Pedro in a Rays uni.

Wherever the red dot goes, ya bang.

by boxman37 on Jun 17, 2009 10:12 PM EDT reply actions

not well

by plasticman on Jun 17, 2009 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions

that would be funny

Rays baseball + Colorado Football= amazing

by raysfan81 on Jun 18, 2009 8:56 AM EDT up reply actions

Posted this in the fanshot but got no responses

Does anybody know a general ballpark amount that he is looking for?

by nolesblogger on Jun 18, 2009 9:16 AM EDT reply actions

5MM prorated is the amount floating around

And, its unlikely, as the Rays supposedly can’t afford it.

He isn’t going to get that from anyone, methinks.

"You end up with a name like ‘Outman,’" he said last week. "What else are you going to do? You’re going to get people out, man." ~ Dallas Braden

by Blicks on Jun 18, 2009 11:50 AM EDT up reply actions

Also...

Is there any concern of whether he would take a relief role? I can’t see the Rays signing him as starter immediately. Seems to me the two teams he is negotiating with need relief help. Is this an indication that his ego will “let” him assume that role?

by wtbudlight on Jun 18, 2009 11:23 AM EDT reply actions