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Tampa Bay Rays-Pedro Martinez deal still unlikely


per The Heater and Marc Topkin:

Pedro Martinez is talking about the Tampa Bay Rays, but the Rays aren't saying anything about the veteran pitcher.

And a deal to make Pedro a Tampa Bay Ray still appears unlikely.

Martinez told the Associated Press on Wednesday in the Dominican Republic he has had talks with the Cubs and Rays and could be in uniform soon.

"There's a good chance I'll be signing soon, but there still isn't anything firm," Martinez said. "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.''

The Rays have had conversations with Martinez's agent and have had Eddy Toledo, the director of their Dominican operations, watch Martinez throw. But it appears they are a long way from any kind of deal.

Rays executive VP Andrew Friedman declined to comment, as is his usual policy on such matters. Martinez's agent, Fernando Cuza, has not returned calls from the Times.

Martinez, 37, was 214-99 record with an ERA of 2.91 in 17 seasons with the Dodgers, Expos, Red Sox and the Mets. He has been working out in hopes of signing as a starter somewhere

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Want's to sign as a Starter...

Odds are we’re not interested in that situation.

Sign lady must die.

by EminenceFront on Jun 18, 2009 11:51 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Asking price may be too high...

Although I wouldn’t put it past the FO to Friedman their way into a smaller contract.

Sign lady must die.

by EminenceFront on Jun 18, 2009 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Trading Delmon Young to the Twins was also unlikely and just an internet rumor. Oops

Like R.J. said I spoke to Cuza last night and he declined to speak about specifics. Pedro says he wants to start, but we don’t need him as a starter. I don’t see us paying him what he wants (Starter money) and I don’t see him wanting to pitch in relief.

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by Tommy Rancel on Jun 18, 2009 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Draysbay had been speculating about it for over a month before it actually happened.

Didn’t know the specifics and Boof Bonser was rumored to be part of the deal, but yeah, the Delmon to the Twins part was right on.

Tools Whore

by Tyler on Jun 18, 2009 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He may not be to this point

but it might come down to would he rather play and be a bullpen arm, than not play at all. If he wants the “emotion of competition”, he might have to put down the midget, put on Percy’s pants and hop in the bullpen.

by Buc Wild on Jun 18, 2009 12:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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