Player Update: Pedro Martinez

Marty Noble at Mets.com, writes about Pedro Martinez and him throwing to live batters:

Pedro Martinez was to have thrown in the bullpen in Port St. Lucie on Tuesday. But because he felt particularly well, he threw live batting practice -- 45 pitches -- for the first time. Before that news was announced, manager Willie Randolph said, "I just know that he's doing real well, and that's all I need to hear right now. As soon as he gets back, then I'll be happy to welcome him back."