MLB.com's Jesse Sanchez writes that free agent pitcher Pedro Martinez looked great Tuesday during a simulated game in the Dominican Republic. He's currently gearing up to represent his country during the World Baseball Classic.  "Pedro was working really well, he threw the ball like normal...

Is Jerry Manuel putting a gun to his own head by shifting Jose Reyes out of the leadoff spot? Oh, baby! Spring Training games start Wednesday – meaning that in less than 24 hours, we’re going to be checking out boxscores. It doesn’t get any sweeter than that. Well, except checking out boxscore...

Mets GM Omar Minaya told the Associated Press yesterday that he is still interested in re-signing Pedro Martinez . According to the report, “Martinez said over the weekend he had not received offers from any Major League teams, but he said he was training hard for the 2009 season.&rd...

We just looked at the hitters, now it’s time for another installment of the biggest risers from an Average Draft Position standpoint; the pitcher edition. This data, as always, is tabulated over at Mock Draft Central. Homer Bailey | Cincinnati Reds | +50.6% - The Reds are asking the Yankees fo...

In a report for FoxSports.com, Ken Rosenthal says rival executives list the following problems for Oliver Perez: “He had the lowest groundball percentage in the National League last season… His walk rate was the third highest in the league after Barry Zito and Ian Snell… And he h...

Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times believes two teams, one from each league, are interested in Pedro Martinez . From what I can gather, the Mets still have interest in Martinez, and are probably the lone National League team. I believe Omar Minaya is sincere when he says publicly that his team...

Time to Say Goodbye to Pedro. Pedro Martinez’s agent said this week that while several teams are interested in his client’s services for 2009, the Mets remain his top choice. And on the surface, Martinez is still a good fit for the Mets. Even if New York re-signs Oliver Perez, their fifth starte...

Pedro Martinez will pitch in 2009, reports  Jon Heyman at SI.com and Adam Rubin in the Daily News, both citing the player’s agent, Fern Cuza. According to Heyman, ‘Multiple teams already have checked in about Martinez,’ says Cuza, who added: “I think the Mets are a possi...

An excellent idea for anyone looking to create an Internet sensation: put a microphone in front Bill Lee for a few minutes, give him a starting point, and let him hold forth. Kinda like what happened at the Red Sox Hall of Fame induction ceremony a few days ago. I had read Lee's Little Red (Sox) Boo...

Lately I've been helping myself fall asleep by reciting my personal All-time Red Sox 40-man roster. Here's what I've come up with: Catcher Carlton Fisk (1969-1980)Jason Varitek (1997-2008) First Base Jimmie Foxx (1936-1942)Mo Vaughn (1991-1998) Second Base Bobby Doerr (1937-1951) Shortstop Johnny Pe...