DeShields struggled in his three seasons in LA, while Pedro was just getting going. He laid the groundwork for a brilliant career with those four years in Montreal, especially in his final season there in 1997 when Martinez broke through with 17 wins, a 1.90 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, 305 strikeouts in 241 1/3 IP, 13 complete games and four shutouts.
Pedro Martinez: The End of an Era Read Post »
Is Jerry Manuel putting a gun to his own head by shifting Jose Reyes out of the leadoff spot? Oh, baby! Spring Training games start Wednesday – meaning that in less than 24 hours, we’re going to be checking out boxscores. It doesn’t get any sweeter than that. Well, except checking out boxscores while being
Free Agency Report: National League, Part X Read Post »
He’s been scooped up in almost every AL-only league and is starting to garner attention in deep mixed leagues. Have a look at him if you need pitching help.
Fantasy Notes: Angelic Youth Read Post »
In his 17 starts, the club is just 8-9, thanks in great part to being shut out four times. In all, Seattle has been blanked nine times already — worst in the American League. Maybe the Mariners are trying to tell the old guy something. They might be telling their fans something, too. Seven of those shutouts have come at home (three when Moyer takes the mound). There’s an interesting marketing promotion in there somewhere, I’m sure. How about Mariners’ Goose Egg Day?
Fantasy Notes: Hard-luck Jamie Moyer Read Post »
But for Pedro, things didn’t go quite as swimmingly.
Return of the Prodigal Son Goes South Read Post »
