Comments on: Myers Will Not Return Next Season

By: Keith E

Keith E — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:31:12 +0000

Average salary info here: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/2008-01-17-salaries_N.htm
Myers is an average pitcher making 2 1/2 times the average starting pitcher salary. Baseball Reference lists Kris Benson and Adam Eaton as two of the top ten pitchers he compares to. Enough said! Not looking to bash the guy. His AB against CC last year was total entertainment but it’s time to turn the page on this one.
GO PHILS!!!

By: j reed

j reed — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:21:56 +0000

The problem with Myers is that he always been a #2 and unfortunately we lack the pitching acumen to have a] realized it and b] have polished him in the minors. Plus why would a club in a hitters park try to make a fly ball pitcher a #1…he can’t strike-out everyone. Look at Hamels he’s a fly ball/ strike-out pitcher and we see how he struggled with the long ball. Thank god Lee realized this shortcoming early in his career when he put up absolutely horrendous numbers in hitter’s parks and so developed a two seamer.

By: j reed

j reed — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:01:54 +0000

Jim – you forgot one more lefty: Moyer. Kendrick isn’t bad now that he has the change-up to complement his sinker. I don’t know if they will bring him into the rotatikon but god knows we need a ground ball pitcher.

By: Jim

Jim — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:44:54 +0000

I am worried about the rotation for next year. Figure Lee, Hamels (assuming he can get his head straightened out), Blanton, and Happ. Three lefties and one righty. They need a #3 righty to balance things out. I think Myers could have filled that role although his history of injuries makes it difficult for the team to commit to him. Looking at the list of free agent pitchers, I don’t see anyone that really fits well and I can’t see them jumping Drabek up to the majors anytime soon. Kendrick is a good guy but just doesn’t have Major League stuff. I hope Ruben and team know what they’re doing here.

By: Good Night Joe Carter

Good Night Joe Carter — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:26:27 +0000

One of the few classless guys on an otherwise classy team. I’m happy to see him go. I prefer my teams to not only be good athletes but good people, and Bretty Myers has never seemed to fit that description.

By: NLEastFan

NLEastFan — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:01:19 +0000

It seems to me that any time there was any negitive stuff comming from the Phillies clubhouse, it had Bretts name attached to it. This whole thing with him assulting his wife. The blow up on Charley in the dug out. The I lied because i was embarrased when I fell out of my truck. This past world series with Cole. Passion is one thing but you have to think “Whats next from Brett” was kind of on the mind of everyone in the club house. To win the Phillies don’t need drama. They need players that will keep there mouths shut and there eye on the prize and put the team above everything else. I don’t thing the Phillies see Brett as that guy.

By: bflaff

bflaff — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:24:43 +0000

Apart from the personal issues, Myers was making way too much money to justify bringing him back. Hometown discount is one thing, but how low is he going to go after he cleared $12 mill this year? Right now his only plus pitch is his curve, which is still very good. But his 89 mph ‘heater’ gets tagged with regularity, and his slider hasn’t been plus since 2006. Add in durability concerns, etc., etc. and yeah, there’s more reliable ways to spend that money.

Shame. Brett has talent, but hasn’t really put it together in a consistent way. And his talent seems to be in decline. Pass. He has a ring, and will always be remembered as a significant part of last year’s run. Things could be worse.

By: The Original Chuck P

The Original Chuck P — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:37:20 +0000

He’s not a good clubhouse guy, he has said and done some very immature things, he never lived up to his contract, he has injury issues and nobody is really sure whether he can be an effective starter OR reliever anymore. Yea, I’m not surprised… I mean, you knew they weren’t going to pay him anywhere near what he’s making now.

By: Chris.I

Chris.I — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:55:27 +0000

I’m surprised to hear peoples reactions, like they actually expected him to return…I mean seriously, the guy was nothing more than a good #4 man in the rotation who got paid #1-#2 guy money. Every year was the same with Myers…Got the ball opening day, and got bombed every season. I wouldn’t be hurt if he stayed as a reliever, but that would never happen. I always looked at Brett as ”that bad apple in the batch” type of player, who just didn’t belong. Good luck to him somewhere else.

By: Ed R.

Ed R. — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:26:44 +0000

The Phillies won’t give up a big piece of their future for bench help. No way.

I heard the Phillies do want to resign Park if he is willing to come back.

By: Jeff of Nova

Jeff of Nova — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:41:01 +0000

I wouldn’t be suprised to see the Phills give some guys like Taylor and others get a shot at the Phillies bench slots

By: Jeff of Nova

Jeff of Nova — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:39:38 +0000

He would only be used as a closer here, he never hit his potential as a starter here. This organization knows what it is doing. they have plenty of young arms to take that 5th starter role, Drabek is one that jumps at me!

By: Jeff Dowder

Jeff Dowder — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:05:56 +0000

I wouldn’t be surprised to see Myers closing for the Marlins next season (and having a better year than Lidge).

By: Manny

Manny — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:01:02 +0000

Re: Myers

He blew any chances of staying in the team with that bar incident.
Everyone was expecting him to step up for the playoffs, especially after he showed positive signs during his quick recovery… but that incident took away all the progress he had made. It’s a shame, cause I really liked him for his competitive spirit and his fire. At times this season it felt like the team missed someone like him. But I don’t think this move will be a make-or-break issue for us next year. So I wish him the best of luck, and I’ll give him a standing O next time I see him pitch.

By: Manny

Manny — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:57:07 +0000

Definitely. 80+ RBIS… wasn’t that essentially the same number of RBIs that Pat the Bat, then a NO.5 hitter, gave us in 2008?

By: George

George — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:54:55 +0000

Myers was not let loose because of his off-field problems, but because he’s never been consistent and suffered a major injury. Sure, he’ll probably recover with more work, but that work shouldn’t be in the middle of the season. I’m certain the front office would rather spend money on a player with fewer question marks next to his name.

I’m glad they’re going in a different direction. I won’t have to deal with more years of Myers’ exasperating inconsistency.

By: Mark B

Mark B — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:07:40 +0000

Manny – I agree. How many #7 hitters were better offensivefly than Feliz in 2009? I don’t know for sure, but it can’t be very many. And we know there aren’t many 3B better defensively. Definitely hang on to him for next season.

By: Georgie

Georgie — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:01:52 +0000

I think Ruben and the entire organization has had their fill of Myers and his antics. They gave him ample time to change his behavior and gain some maturity, but I haven’t really seen much of a change. Once this F.O. decides they’re done with someone, that’s pretty much it, and I think Myers could see the writing on the wall. Can’t say I’m too upset about this, he’s too volatile and just simply, a headcase.

By: Don M

Don M — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:55:11 +0000

Yea I read that as Amaro is looking past Pedro Feliz too … wonder if they’ll not pick up his option, but leave open the possibility of resigning him later in the offseason?

They can’t afford Figgins.. BUT.. Adding Figgins, and dropping Rollins in the order makes us stronger top-to-bottom .. I can’t see them doing that though, we aren’t the freaking Yankees

By: Adam S

Adam S — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:55:00 +0000

I won’t miss Brett. He was never a favorite of mine.