"Pedro Martinez remains intent on pitching in 2010, and the Phillies remain on his mind.

Playing in former Red Sox teammate David Ortiz's charity golf tournament in Cap Cana, Dominican Republic, on Saturday, the veteran right-hander made it clear his experience with the Phillies was a good one, right up through the World Series.

Martinez told the Associated Press the Phillies "treated me very well and they were very professional. They will always have the door open."

A three-time Cy Young Award winner, Martinez went 5-1 with a 3.63 ERA with the Phillies down the stretch, and made three starts (0-2, 3.71 ERA) in the playoffs, including the Game 6 loss that clinched the World Series for the Yankees.

Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. told Martinez shortly after the World Series that the Phillies have not closed the door on his return in 2010, but are focusing their efforts elsewhere. "