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Phils have what most others don't … rotation depth

By Peter Gammons

Friday, August 7, 2009

Those who saw Pedro Martinez pitch for Double-A Reading on Wednesday thought he looked better than he has in two years, changing speeds and eye levels and still sitting at 91 mph in the sixth inning. If Pedro indeed can become a quality six-inning starter, and right-hander Scott Mathieson -- who was recently throwing in the high 90s for Double-A Reading -- can become a go-to reliever, these won't be problems down the road for Phillies manager Charlie Manuel. He can work it out. Lee M ...

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