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Pedro Update, Coste, Ibanez

According to ESPN, Pedro Martinez threw a 3 inning simulated game for Ruben Amaro today, giving up 3 hits and striking out 3. A rumor had started yesterday in the Dominican Republic that the Phils and Martinez had agreed to a $4 million prorated deal, which would end up paying Pedro about $2 million. I'd expect to see that deal get done.

Raul Ibanez was also activated from the 15-day DL today. Chris Coste was designated for assignment today and claimed off waivers by the Astros. It was good knowing ya Costey, wish it was Bruntlett instead.

Phillies Interested in Wang

SI reporter Jon Heyman tweets that the Phillies are interested in acquiring Chien-Ming Wang from the Yankees. They reportedly offered the Yankees a prospect for him but were turned down. Wang, a 2-time 19-game winner is 1-6 with a 10.06 ERA this year but has not allowed more than 3 runs in his last four starts.