MartÃ­nez's Value Goes Beyond Mound
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The Mets are hoping to use Pedro MartÃ­nez as a tool for marketing, recruiting free agents and expanding their appeal in the Caribbean and South America.
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The Mets are close to signing Pedro MartÃ­nez to a four-year contract for $56 million, according to a person involved in the negotiations.
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It demands a look. And a second look. And perhaps even a third. When 1.364 pops up in the on-base plus slugging category for the American League Championship Series, it brings to mind a true middle-of-the-order hitter. It brings to mind Manny Ram&#xED;rez (a gaudy 1.491), or David Ortiz (1.225). But, no, that number belongs to Kevin Youkilis, ...
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ANAHEIM, California As Pedro MartÃ­nez strode to the bullpen for pregame warm-ups on Wednesday, with no one within 50 yards of him, he caught Vladimir Guerrero out of the corner of his eye and pointed to his heart.
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Benito Santiago has squatted behind the plate more often than any other active catcher. In a career that has spanned three decades, Santiago is knocking on the door of 2,000 career games.
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Pedro MartÃ­nez will undergo surgery this week to repair a torn rotator cuff in his right shoulder and may not be back until after the All-Star break next season.
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No one was on high alert last night for a Manny Ram&#xED;rez trade. At a luncheon for major league managers yesterday, Terry Francona was outlining his prospective lineup for 2007, one in which he envisioned newcomer Julio Lugo playing shortstop and leading off ahead of Kevin Youkilis , and another newcomer, J.D. Drew , batting ...
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Jeremy Bonderman went to the mound planning to just throw the ball without thinking. That approach worked wonders against the Chicago White Sox.
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After his introductory news conference with the Mets, Pedro MartÃ­nez appeared as vulnerable as any man who had just bought a house or entered a marriage.
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Trying to counter the loss of Pedro MartÃ­nez and their failures in other contract negotiations, the Red Sox have reached an agreement shortstop Edgar Renteria.
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Pedro MartÃ­nez pitched the Red Sox to their longest winning streak in nine years Friday night, and Boston pulled within two and a half games of the Yankees in the American League East.
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The Atlanta Braves made another huge pitch for success, getting Tim Hudson from Oakland. And the Seattle Mariners added another slugger, grabbing Adrian Beltre off the free-agent market.
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If Pedro MartÃ­nez passes Wednesday's physical, he is expected to be introduced in a news conference at Shea Stadium on Thursday.
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After an agonizing 11-month rehabilitation, Pedro MartÃ­nez takes the mound against a tough Reds lineup in a game that is about securing his legacy.
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No. 700 was a modest home run. It traveled about two rows deep into the left-field bleachers. It brought some spangly streamers out of the upper deck and none of the Giants from the dugout, except for AJ Pierzynski
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With the Red Sox able to expand their roster with minor league call-ups starting Saturday, manager Terry Francona said it was unlikely the team would make a roster move for this afternoon's game against the Yankees to make up for the absence of left fielder Manny Ram&#xED;rez , who did not play last night and is expected ...
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When a player of Manny RamÃ­rezâs magnitude misses four of the last five weeks of the season when his team is fighting for a postseason spot, the impact can be significant.