Comments on: Myers Slims Down

By: ryan

ryan — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 21:22:21 +0000

i look for a big year from Myers as he will be fighting for his baseball future in hopes of signing a big off-season contract next year.

By: Will slimmer Phillies translate to better starts? « We’re the Team to Beat

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 19:50:30 +0000

[...] today’s links, I noted that Ryan Howard has dropped 20 lbs this offseason. Over at Phillies Nation, they’ve noted that Brett Myers also dropped some weight, a clean 30 lbs! Now, the obvious [...]

By: j cole

j cole — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 06:07:48 +0000

I keep on looking at the picture of him running the bases from the NLDS, and realizing just how heavy he did get. His big stomach protruding as he crosses the plate. I hope this leads to an awesome year for him.

By: NateB

NateB — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 05:31:38 +0000

this is really exciting news- myers with his A game this season! imagine how he can be when he’s on his game… even his focus at the plate improves!!

By: Joe O'Phillie

Joe O'Phillie — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 01:36:58 +0000

Myers in a contract year is so much better than Derek Lowe in a first year of his last big contract. I am very happy they didn’t make the mistake of dumping Myers. this report is encouraging

By: Malcolm

Malcolm — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 23:57:34 +0000

Manny has the best point. Let’s watch Myers’ production as he no longer has to be “our next no. 1,” and settles in to his own individual role.

By: Manny

Manny — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 23:27:36 +0000

If Myers can pitch something close to last season’s 2nd half performance, then I want him on my team for many years to come. Now he no longer has to “prove himself as the No.1″ pitcher in our rotation…

By: mde77

mde77 — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 20:03:16 +0000

This is Myers last year as a Phillie and he knows it. All the guys who got extensions this year get raises next year. Myers, Eaton, Jenkins, Feliz and Eyre(32 mil) will pay for the raises of Hamels, Howard, Werth, Victorino and Blanton.

By: Mazinman

Mazinman — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 19:57:35 +0000

Good for him. I think his willingnes to go to the minors then come up so big for us was one of the best stories of last year. I am glad to se he is hungry to improve.

By: Malcolm

Malcolm — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 19:28:58 +0000

Myers has bulldog pitching makeup. We all hope he can just get it together.

By: BurrGundy

BurrGundy — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 17:43:25 +0000

This is great news. Myers has a boatload of talent and if he develops better concentration, then I believe in my heart that he and Hamels will be an awesome one-two combination

By: Jamie

Jamie — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 17:26:23 +0000

I’d like to see Myers pitch well and receive an extension. Having him, Cole, and Blanton will be nice for at least the next few years, and I think Happ/Carrasco/Kendrick or one of the other youngsters will be there to take Moyer’s spot and the 5th spot on the cheap.

By: Phillies Phan SC

Phillies Phan SC — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 17:21:54 +0000

I hope he does great and continues his success here! I gave up on him, until I saw how well he did when he came back – now I know he can do well. Myers is the reason I won’t give up on Kendrick.

By: Robbi P

Robbi P — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 16:59:39 +0000

Myers probably stopped drinking all that beer. haha! Glad to hear he is light and hopefully that is going to lead to increased stamina. I wonder if Joe Blanton lost any weight? I think we still need one big boy!