Apr 13, 2009 4:42 PM EST

Pedro Martinez's name is being mentioned more and more in Los Angeles as the Angels have suddenly suffered from a lack of pitching depth.

Starters Kelvim Escobar, John Lackey, and Ervin Santana won't be back until mid-to-late May because of injury.

Martinez, who is looking for $5 million annually, would likely have to lower his asking price.

Via Boston Globe