Mets' Martinez reaches 3,000 strikeouts
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Pedro Martinez completed his comeback from major shoulder surgery on Monday and quickly went into the record books, becoming the 15th pitcher to strike out 3,000 batters in his career.
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The Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki  broke a long-standing Major League record with his 258th hit of  the season, a third-inning single against the Texas Rangers on  Friday.
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Flushing, NY (Sports Network) - Pedro Martinez passed his physical Wednesday, paving the way for him to sign the four-year contract offered by the New York Mets.
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Pedro Martinez , welcome to New York. Martinez passed his physical yesterday, and the Mets finalized their $53 million, four-year contract with the pitcher they hope will take them to the postseason.
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Pedro Martinez is going to be out far longer than this postseason: The New York Mets' ace will miss the start of 2007, too &#151; because of an injured pitching shoulder.
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Pitcher Kris Benson and the New York Mets completed more than three months of negotiations, agreeing yesterday to a $22.5 million, three-year contract.
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Yesterday was the Mets&#39; annual Christmas party and the talk, as it often does this time of year, turned to naughty or nice. After all, Pedro Martinez is coming to town.
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Pedro Martinez's return to Shea Stadium was a huge success. Martinez tossed five shutout innings in his first start at home this season, outpitching Roy Oswalt and leading the New York Mets past the Houston Astros 4-1 Sunday for a three-game sweep.
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December 15, 2004 -- Pedro Martinez confirmed Tuesday during an interview in his home in the Dominican Republic that he has agreed to join the New York Mets.
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Anaheim, CA (Sports Network) - It looks as if Pedro Martinez is about to become a member of the New York Mets. The Boston Herald reported Monday afternoon that Martinez has agreed to a four- year, $56 million
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Martinez passes his physical, and the Mets finalize their $53 million, four-year contract with the pitcher.
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Pedro Martinez waves as he dons his new New York Mets jersey and cap during a news conference at V Centennary Hotel in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Friday, Dec. 17, 2004.
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Boston ace Curt Schilling became the 14th pitcher in major league history to reach 3,000 strikeouts Wednesday when he fanned Oakland's Nick Swisher in the first inning.
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ST. LOUIS Retiring Seattle Mariners designated hitter Edgar Martinez has won the Roberto Clemente Award for excellence on the field and in the community.
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New York Mets pitcher Pedro Martinez, recovering from rotator cuff surgery, will make his first start of the season on Monday at Cincinnati.
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Pedro Martinez plans to arrive at his first spring training with New York Mets on the voluntary reporting date.
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Pedro Martinez made a dream return for the Mets after a year out through injury when he got the win as the New York side notched their fourth straight victory, a 10-4 triumph against the Reds in Cincinnati on Monday.