Pedro Martinez, who led the Boston Red Sox to the promised land, could be joining the team that occupies that sacred ground.
That's right, the Philadelphia Phillies are inexplicably scouting Pedro Martinez.
Sure, he won thre Cy Young awards. But he won 17 games the previous three seasons.
What's the benefit here?
Sure the staff has trouble, but unles Pedro is willing to pitch out of the pen, he doesn't bring much to the table.
Is he better than Joe Blanton, who the past two years has a lower ERA than Martinez does during the same span? No.
Is he better than Cole Hamels? Historically, yes. Currently, not even close.
Is he better than Jamie Moyer? Not really. They're both maxed out after 5-6 innings. They both will give up home runs.
Is he better than JA Happ? That's a tough question. Happ is young but he has been the Phillies most consistent starter. Since joining the rotation, Happ has gone six innings or more in five of eight starts. Pedro won't do that.
Now, as for the Phillies fifth starter. Pedro might be better than some of the rookies, but if the Phillies are going to contend for a long time, it might be more worth their while to have those young kids get some innings in.
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