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Breaking: Free-agent pitcher Pedro Martinez(notes) passed his physical with the Phillies about 20 minutes ago, clearing the way for him to sign a deal with the defending world champions. A press conference announcing his signing is expected to be held Wednesday in Philadelphia.

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  1. Kevin
    1. Posted by Kevin Tue Jul 14, 2009 5:30 pm EDT

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    good, stay in the nl east with a 5+ era
  2. amk16
    2. Posted by amk16 Tue Jul 14, 2009 5:31 pm EDT

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    Good move. Depth.
  3. BZQ
    3. Posted by BZQ Tue Jul 14, 2009 5:32 pm EDT

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    2nd....yanks are asleep...wake up
  4. JASON C
    4. Posted by JASON C Tue Jul 14, 2009 5:32 pm EDT

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    Dodgers are going to win it all...... Go Manny.
  5. Jeff M
    5. Posted by Jeff M Tue Jul 14, 2009 5:32 pm EDT

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    just grabbed him for fantasy soooo lets HOPE!
  6. Jerry T
    6. Posted by Jerry T Tue Jul 14, 2009 5:33 pm EDT

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    The Mets will definitely help push his career ERA over 3.00... just watch out Pedro, you traitor!
  7. Matt S
    7. Posted by Matt S Tue Jul 14, 2009 5:33 pm EDT

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    Hopefully he's still got it!
  8. anthony g
    8. Posted by anthony g Tue Jul 14, 2009 5:33 pm EDT

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    heck yeah Jason C, LETS GO DODGERS!
  9. badserver
    9. Posted by badserver Tue Jul 14, 2009 5:34 pm EDT

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    does the physical include checking his head for anything funtional
  10. Michael S
    10. Posted by Michael S Tue Jul 14, 2009 5:34 pm EDT

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    Pedro will get straight swole on bread and water! Go Phils!!
  11. Shirley
    11. Posted by Shirley Tue Jul 14, 2009 5:35 pm EDT

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    hope dodgers get halliday pedro is washed up.
  12. Michael W
    12. Posted by Michael W Tue Jul 14, 2009 5:35 pm EDT

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    daaaangggg like he's going to do much
  13. Tim F
    13. Posted by Tim F Tue Jul 14, 2009 5:35 pm EDT

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    crap
  14. Coulter R
    14. Posted by Coulter R Tue Jul 14, 2009 5:35 pm EDT

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    your the best pedro
  15. steveg
    15. Posted by steveg Tue Jul 14, 2009 5:35 pm EDT

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    Now trade Martinez, Escalonia, Bastardo and Fidel Castro for Halliday.
  16. Josiah W
    16. Posted by Josiah W Tue Jul 14, 2009 5:36 pm EDT

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    Pedros done
  17. WS
    17. Posted by WS Tue Jul 14, 2009 5:36 pm EDT

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    Pedroooo....
  18. Tommy
    18. Posted by Tommy Tue Jul 14, 2009 5:36 pm EDT

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    Ha.
  19. Tim F
    19. Posted by Tim F Tue Jul 14, 2009 5:36 pm EDT

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    terry t is a gay, the mets can suck my world champion balls, GO PHILLIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  20. Jamal Lewis
    20. Posted by Jamal Lewis Tue Jul 14, 2009 5:36 pm EDT

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    I hate this
  21. what a scam
    21. Posted by what a scam Tue Jul 14, 2009 5:36 pm EDT

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    Gueood luck with that!!!!!
    ha!!!!! wasted spot in the rotation!
  22. Setra
    22. Posted by Setra Tue Jul 14, 2009 5:37 pm EDT

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    whoopti do ! Time to retire.
  23. what a scam
    23. Posted by what a scam Tue Jul 14, 2009 5:37 pm EDT

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    Gueood luck with that!!!!!
    ha!!!!! wasted spot in the rotation!
  24. Bryan F
    24. Posted by Bryan F Tue Jul 14, 2009 5:37 pm EDT

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    Can't wait to see him pitch batting practice in CBP. It'll be a Home Run Derby every time he pitches there.

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