Multiple sources have Pedro Martinez on the verge of signing a deal with the Phillies worth $4 million.
SI's Jon Heyman reports that the Phils' Charley Kerfeld was said to be "very impressed'' by Martinez in a Tuesday workout when he hit 88-91 mph on the gun.
"The Phillies saw me this past Tuesday in a simulated game and I felt very good with my fastball and all my pitches," Martinez told The Associated Press.
According to ESPN's Jayson Stark, the Phillies sked Martinez to throw for them a second time to see how his arm responds but Pedro initially balked at the idea. He has since agreed to work out again, at 1 p.m. Friday at the Phillies complex in the Dominican Republic.
If that goes well, Martinez would travel to Philadelphia on Monday to sign a contract.
Buyer beware on this one.
Meanwhile, Shane Victorino won the final vote and will be on his way to St. louis for the All-Star Game.
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