Mets’ Martinez to Have Rotator-Cuff Surgery
New York Mets’ ace Pedro Martinez will have rotator-cuff surgery next week and be out eight months. The injury is expected to sideline him from any baseball activities until at least June.
Martinez, who turns 35 this month, was already out for the playoffs because of a torn tendon in his left calf. The Mets said it was not known when or how Martinez injured himself. He was 9-8 during an injury-filled season that was slowed by ailments to his hip, right calf and toe. General Manager Omar Minaya said he spoke to Martinez. Asked whether the pitcher was considering retirement, Minaya said, “Absolutely not.â€
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Frank Robinson will not return as the Washington Nationals’ manager in 2007, the team announced, a day before its season will end with a third consecutive last-place finish. “Any time that you’re looking at the end will be emotional,†he said. The 71-year-old Robinson has managed the Expos-Nationals for the last five seasons.
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Felipe Alou all but confirmed he will not return to manage the San Francisco Giants for a fifth season in 2007. The 71-year-old Alou’s contract expires after the season.
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Chicago Cubs Manager Dusty Baker will learn Monday whether the organization wants him back, General Manager Jim Hendry said.
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