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by **beltrans_boy** » Thu Apr 15, 2004 7:40 pm

He's getting lit up tonight (2 runs, 3 walks, 2 innings so far, and he's getting hit hard to boot). His velocity is down, and he hasn't looked very impressive (save the Blue Jays game). Do the Orioles just have his number, or is Pedro due for a disappointing season?

I got him pretty cheap in a trade, but I'm still concerned. What are your thoughts?

by **Talyn** » Thu Apr 15, 2004 7:42 pm

He's not really getting hit hard, he's only allowed 2 hits.

by **sinicalypse** » Thu Apr 15, 2004 7:43 pm

hey man, thats two more hits than he's supposed to give up. HE'S PRDRO!

by **Zito is God** » Thu Apr 15, 2004 7:44 pm

I think this year will be the start of Pedro's decline. He'll put up nice numbers, but they will start to decline from year to year from now on.

by **NittanyLions** » Thu Apr 15, 2004 7:45 pm

2 runs in 2 innings, i wouldnt fret. He should pick it up. Pitchers have their tough times. that isnt being lit up to me either. sit tight, he should be OK

by **beltrans_boy** » Thu Apr 15, 2004 7:48 pm

When I say he's getting hit hard, I mean that even when he gets outs, they're long fly balls or sharply hit grounders. He's walking a lot of batters (some on 4 pitches). Maybe I'm just so used to Pedro being Mr. Automatic that it's kind of scaring me. So far this year, he's looked more like Pedro Astacio than Pedro Martinez.

Maybe I'm just overreacting.

by **NZF** » Thu Apr 15, 2004 8:02 pm

He's struggling a bit with his control today but he'll get the win.

The guy is an absolute stud who will once again put up Top 5 pitcher stats.

My only concern with Pedro is his inability these days to throw anything more than 90 odd pitches an outing.