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Pedro Making Progress
Published 5/4/2008 by Dan Lerner at Hot Foot
Anthony Dicomo over at mlb.com is reporting that Pedro Martinez is making some progress, but is still at least one throwing session away from facing actual living hitters of any kind. According to DiComo, Pedro would face either hitters in a simulated game or participate in an extended Spring Training game. Pedro has not faced hitters since getting hurt in his sole appearance of the season. Its good to see Pedro making progress, and realistically he’s probably closer to returning than Duq. Best case scenario, his next throwing session is good enough that the one after that is in a simulated game, that still puts him probably at least three more weeks away ...

Mets' Santana needs to stick around longer
Published 5/5/2008 by Eddie D'Anna at SILive: Ya Gotta Believe
... get healthy. And we even get word that Petey's inching toward a return . But one thing bugged me: I expected a little bit more from ...

AL & NL East News - 5/5
Published 5/5/2008 by Ian at SOX & Dawgs
Craig Hansen is back in the big leagues with the Boston Red Sox. Mark Teixeira is starting to heat up for the Braves. The Blue Jays success is dependent upon the bat of Vernon Wells. The Marlins defense is much improved this season. Orioles 1B Kevin Millar is happy to see the calendar change to May. The next step in rehab for Mets pitcher Pedro Martinez is to face hitters. Rays OF Gabe Gross is looking to turn things around at the plate. Nationals 3B Ryan Zimmerman’s streak of 205 consecutive games played ended on Sunday. The Yankees are still waiting for Robinson Cano ...