Ex-New York Met and free-agent pitcher Pedro Martinez looked strong while pitching a simulated game in the Dominican Republic Monday according to MLB.com.
Martinez is scheduled to start for the country's World Baseball Classic squad in the team's first exhibition game on March 3, according to the Dominican newspaper Hoy. According to the report, Martinez's velocity ranged from 88-92 mph in the 43-pitch outing at Baseball City, a sports complex near Boca Chica.
"Pedro was working really well, he threw the ball like normal and he showed good physical condition," Dominican team staff member Rafael Mateo told the paper.
Martinez, 37, plans to throw Friday before traveling to Florida on Sunday to join the Dominican Republic squad. Two days later, he will pitch against the Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter. The Dodgers, Pirates and Indians are interested in signing Martinez, but the right-hander has not received an official offer, according to the newspaper.
Source: MLB.com
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