The Indians made an offer to free-agent pitcher Pedro Martinez earlier this offseason, but can no longer afford him.
The offer came before Cleveland acquired Mark DeRosa from the Cubs. They will pay the infielder $5.5 million in 2009.
Via Cleveland Plain Dealer
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The Indians made an offer to free-agent pitcher Pedro Martinez earlier this offseason, but can no longer afford him.