BY SCOTT LAUBERRuben Amaro Jr. hasn't divulged many details about what the Phillies thought of Pedro Martinez when he pitched a simulated game for them Tuesday in the Dominican Republic.
Indications are they were impressed.
It's believed Martinez's fastball velocity topped out at 93 mph, and Phillies scout Robinson Garcia told ESPNDeportes, "The decision to sign him depends on the front office, but as far as we are concerned, we saw a Pedro Martinez ready to help a team. I am surprised, I didn't think he would be in such good shape. His fastball was good, between 88 and 91 miles, and all his breaking pitches were moving very well.
"Pedro won't have problems throwing his fastball at 93 miles per hour. He really had a great session with us."
Stay tuned.
(Updated, 5:30 p.m.): According to a report in the Dominican Republic, Pedro will be in Philly tomorrow for a physical. The deal would be for $4 million. Still no word yet from Amaro or anyone in the Phillies' front office.
(Updated, 5:55 p.m.): Amaro said Pedro has not been signed. That said, the Phillies typically don't announce free-agent signings until after a player passes a physical. Asked if Pedro is en route to Philly for a physical, Amaro said, "No comment."
(Updated, 6:05 p.m.): Still waiting for a call-back from Pedro's agent, Fernando Cuza, but Martinez has told the Associated Press that Cuza is in negotiations with the Phillies. "The Phillies saw me this past Tuesday in a simulated game and I felt very good with my fastball and all my pitches," Martinez told the AP. "I feel the best I have for some time."
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