Pedro Martinez is pretty happy with the way the Mets have treated him and the 36 year old has been quoted saying that he intends to extend his contract with the Mets beyond the 2008 season, but will not take the lead for the same. He will be ready for the discussion only if the Mets think tank decides to dwell more into the topic. Martinez returned to the training on Tuesday after missing the Monday’s training session as he had to undergo a few medical tests in Miami. Martinez has said that he is ready for personal workout sessions and will be ready to play the exhibition match debut on March 6th. Martinez is fully aware that any discussions on extending the contract will take place only after he has proved his pitching prowess and is quite confident that his aging body will stand the test of time.

The Mets manager, Willlie Randolph, has said that the club expects Pedro Martinez to take regular turns once in five days and will be in total contrast to how he was used by them in the past two seasons. The Mets club has decided to play Martinez in games that are televised and the March 6th game, which he intends to play, will not be televised live.