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Pedro Martinez still has "a lot of baseball left in him" and would like to finish his sure-fire Hall of Fame career in Flushing, according to his agent. Fernando Cuza told the Daily News yesterday that Martinez would "like to stay in New York." Cuza added that while the Mets are Martinez's top choice, they are only one of many possible suitors for the 37-year-old pitcher. A Mets official wouldn't rule out Martinez returning, assuming his contract demands are modest. While that might block Niese from a rotation spot, the official said that it's good to go into the season with more than five starters as a precaution against injuries.

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November 18, 2008  06:30 AM ET

Pedro ought to try to play in the new Hall of Fame / Old Timers game.

November 18, 2008  06:34 AM ET

wow he is 37 huh?

November 18, 2008  07:17 AM ET

Among his many suitors???

Hey, it's fine to say the guy still wants to play. It's even fine to say he wants to do it for the Mets. It's crazy though to start blowing stale air along the lines of teams are lining up to sign the guy however....

If his medical stuff checks out, and he keeps the cash on the thin end, somebody might give the guy an invite to spring training but there won't be any "lines" to do it......

November 18, 2008  07:51 AM ET

Am I the only one that wishes he would just go away?

November 18, 2008  08:06 AM ET

Does he want to pitch too?

November 18, 2008  08:12 AM ET

Pedro Martinez still has "a lot of baseball left in him".....

uhh..no he doesn't.

and the Mets suck.

November 18, 2008  08:29 AM ET

If he wants to stay in New York, I see no reason why he shouldn't be able to get a nice fat three-year contract...with the Cyclones, or <gag> Gary Carter's Ducks. Puck Fedro.

November 18, 2008  08:48 AM ET
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Pedro Martinez still has "a lot of baseball left in him".....uhh..no he doesn't.and the Mets suck.

The Mets suck & were the 2008 WS Champs!

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November 18, 2008  09:08 AM ET
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Am I the only one that wishes he would just go away?

No you aren't the only one. The Mets would do themselves a service and just let him go to one of those "suitors" he claims he has.

November 18, 2008  09:09 AM ET
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Oh, I thought he said the Mets suck and were the 2008 WS Champs!

That was the beauty of the '08 Goober Lake Mets. They sucked so bad, they were incredibly good.

November 18, 2008  09:09 AM ET
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If he wants to stay in New York, I see no reason why he shouldn't be able to get a nice fat three-year contract...with the Cyclones, or <gag> Gary Carter's Ducks. Puck Fedro.

Co-sign the Ducks idea. Him and Gary Carter together would be well.

November 18, 2008  09:10 AM ET
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Oh, I thought he said the Mets suck and were the 2008 WS Champs!

That is some feat. They suck and were the champs!

November 18, 2008  09:13 AM ET

Iche bien ein Gooberlake Met!

November 18, 2008  09:16 AM ET

"they are only one of many possible suitors ".....LOL. Yeah , sure. ...Three years? I am thinking more along the lines of Three weeks...

November 18, 2008  09:37 AM ET

Sadly, he could come to Washington and be the ace of the staff. I assume Manny Acta and the Nats are one of the "many suitors" mentioned in the article.

November 18, 2008  09:55 AM ET

well im sure he said that the mets are his top choice. who wants a 37 year old who has not live up to his last contract. he should just go home and sit under that mango tree

November 18, 2008  09:57 AM ET

y not let him come back on an EXTREMLY modest 1 year deal to be the fifth starter and veteran presence on that rotation. especially if they bring back ollie perez (which they shouldnt) over the likes of another vet FA derek lowe

November 18, 2008  10:30 AM ET
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The Mets suck & were the 2008 WS Champs!

WORLD **** CHAMPIONS!!!

 
November 18, 2008  10:36 AM ET

1 year deal with club option for 2010 at $6-7 million. It'd be a risk, but signing anyone with a history of injury like Pedro)Sheets,Burnett Wood etc..) always is.

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