Pedro

[greenbeans]

3. Would the Sox offer Pedro Martínez an incentive-laden deal to compete for the No. 5 starter's job?

http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/articles/2008/10/26/a_check_on_whats_cooking/?page=4

Any interest in our old buddy?
He is by far my favorite player in recent memory, but I'm afraid he's stayed on WAY past his shelf life, whatsayyou?

[Celtics_Champs]

Won't happen.

[Basketball Jesus]

First, I don’t think he’d want to return back here. Second, it doesn’t make sense for a team like the Red Sox to spend a roster spot on Pedro; they need stability and consistency in the rotation, not hoping for a late-career renaissance from Petey.

I hope Martinez hangs them up, truthfully.

[sunshinekids99]

I love the guy, but I just don't see it happening. I'm with BBJ the Sox need a solid number 5, not a what if pitcher. The guy hasn't proved he can stay healthy and last year he just was not a good pitcher.

[Prophet_C]

He should retire.

[canman1971]

There is a better chance of Eck coming out of retirement than Pedro coming back here.

[Bleeding Green]

No. Go away, Petey. Retire so we can see you in the Hall in five years.

Rotation is fine anyway. Lester-Beckett-Buchholz-Matsuzaka-Wake/Bowden. Sign a couple guys to stash in AAA and you're fine.