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    With Philadelphia's rotation shaky behind Cliff Lee, Martinez will play an important role, most likely pitching as early as Game 2 or 3. "I don't think you can go wrong with Pedro Martinez ... He's such a big-game pitcher. And then when you see what he did against L.A., he's pretty impressive." Before his start against the Dodgers in Game 2 of the NL Championship Series on Oct. 16, Martinez had not pitched in 16 days. Full Article at Austin American-Statesman
    I don't think you can go wrong with Pedro Martinez ... He's such a big-game pitcher. And then when you see what he did against L.A., he's pretty impressive.
    Brad Lidge – Brad Lidge SOURCE: Austin American-Statesman 1 month ago
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  1. It's pretty exciting to know that a future Hall of Famer is going to crank it up one more time in the postseason
    Chad Durbin – Chad Durbin SOURCE: Austin American-Statesman 1 month ago
  2. I needed a little convincing that this was the right guy, the right fit for our club ... I didn't want to disrupt anything in our clubhouse. ... He has been nothing but aces for me.
    – Ruben Amaro Jr. SOURCE: Austin American-Statesman 1 month ago

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