In an article in Rotowire the Mets are somewhat interested in Pedro Martinez for the #5 starter position. If signed (GOD NO!), his contract would be largely incentive laden, based on innings pitched and starts.
Omar please don't drink the Pedro Kool-Aid. His signing in 2005 gave the Mets instant credibility, yes, did it help land Carlos Beltran, believed so, did it lead to the drafting of Fernando Martinez, yes. That all aside, Pedro didn't give the Mets much, if anything, on the field. He had a respectable, not great 2005, but when most needed, during the play-offs in 2006, all of 2007 (especially down the stretch), and in crunch time this year, Pedro was either injured, or let the Mets down by poor (and short) performancses.
Has Pedro had a tremendous career? Yes. Will he be a first ballot Hall-Of-Famer? Undoubtedly. Are his best days long behind him, and should he ride off into the sunset? Yes. Pedro could barely complete five full innings this year. What makes anyone think he will be able to pitch six to seven every outing? There is no evidence that those days still remain.
It's time for the Mets to thank Pedro, shake his hand, wish him well, and send him on his way.
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