07-15-2009, 09:57 AM
Gator Wrote:Always been a Pedro fan. The guy is a freak of nature, weighs about a buck fifty but throws like he weighs 220. Very intimidating on the mound.
Sadly for Philly, he is already on the 15 day DL with a mild shoulder strain. I really hope that this is not a view of things to come.
If he's on, he could be the difference between them making the post-season or going home early.
It was worth the shot, whether he pitches or not. $1M is pocket change for a league without a salary cap. If you get the old Pedro, great. If he does nothing, the team is out $1M.
The bad side would be is if signing Pedro stops them from getting another starting pitcher if he doesn't work out, which they need.