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Martinez Aces Rehab Start

He posts brief but impressive performance in Gulf Coast League

By Joseph Fasano,  Newser User

Posted Aug 14, 2007 11:57 PM CDT
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(Newser) – Mets ace Pedro Martinez posted a second solid rehab start in the Gulf Coast League yesterday, throwing 60 pitches and three perfect innings. Martinez, who's recovering from a torn tendon in his calf, says he's anxious to get back into the rotation. "It's going to take a while," admitted the nine-time Cy Young winner.

The Mets expect to give him at least one more minor-league warm-up. "I need to pitch in the big leagues," said Martinez, 35. "I can't tell you how good I am until I get a big-league hitter out." Matinez will likely pitch with St. Lucie in Florida next Monday.

New York Mets pitcher Pedro Martinez pitches during the fourth inning of a minor league start in Port St. Lucie. Fla. Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2007. Martinez pitched 60 pitches in four innings and then pitched another 20 pitches in the bull pen. (AP Photo/J. Pat Carter)
New York Mets pitcher Pedro Martinez pitches during the fourth inning of a minor league start in Port St. Lucie. Fla. Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2007. Martinez pitched 60 pitches in four innings and then pitched...   (Associated Press)
New York Mets pitcher Pedro Martinez throws during the third inning of a minor league start in Port St. Lucie. Fla. Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2007. Martinez pitched 60 pitches in four innings and then pitched another 20 pitches in the bull pen. (AP Photo/J. Pat Carter)
New York Mets pitcher Pedro Martinez throws during the third inning of a minor league start in Port St. Lucie. Fla. Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2007. Martinez pitched 60 pitches in four innings and then pitched...   (Associated Press)
New York Mets pitcher Pedro Martinez delivers a pitch during a simulated game against batters from the Mets Gulf Coast League team at the team's spring training complex in Port St. Lucie, Fla., Thursday, Aug. 2, 2007. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)
New York Mets pitcher Pedro Martinez delivers a pitch during a simulated game against batters from the Mets Gulf Coast League team at the team's spring training complex in Port St. Lucie, Fla., Thursday,...   (Associated Press)
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