It might be a little while before Pedro Martinez returns to his dominant old self. 

Between Pedro's return and Joba's first career start, Mike Vaccaro says it almost feels like Opening Day in New York. 

MEDICAL WATCH: LF Moises Alou (strained left calf) went on the 15-day disabled list May 22. 

MEDICAL WATCH: LF Moises Alou (strained left calf) went on the 15-day disabled list May 22. 

Left fielder Moises Alou is with the team and plans to be activated from the disabled list when he's eligible on Thursday. 

--RHP Pedro Martinez said there's no apprehension about Tuesday's start at San Francisco. 

Left fielder Moises Alou is with the team and plans to be activated from the disabled list when he's eligible on Thursday. 

--RHP Pedro Martinez said there's no apprehension about Tuesday's start at San Francisco. 

Pedro Martinez shook in his chair pretending to be nervous and chuckled at the thought he might have any anxiety leading up to his return to the mound for the New York Mets. 

New York Mets starter Pedro Martinez doesn't know what to expect when he takes the mound for the first time in more than two months. 

For Bengie Molina, getting 1,000 hits means what 3,000 does to many others. 

Ozzie Guillen is never at a loss for words. 

Brian Horwitz hit the first home run of his career with a two-run shot in the Giants' six-run first and Ray Durham also drove in three runs to help San Francisco beat the sluggish New York Mets 10-2 on Monday night. 

--RF Ryan Church, who sustained a concussion May 20 in Atlanta, returned to the lineup Sunday night and went 3-for-4, including a two-run homer. 

MEDICAL WATCH: RF Ryan Church (mild concussion) was injured in the May 20 game.