In a surprising move for the Philadelphia Phillies this week, Brett Myers has made a quick transition from staff ace to setup man with the possibility of seeing some time at the closer spot.
Manager Charlie Manuel says that Myers, 0-2 with a 9.39 ERA over three outings this season, will be used mostly in the seventh or eighth innings and may also see some work as a closer when Tom Gordon isn't available.
Myers, a righty, had 12 wins and a 3.91 ERA over 31 starts (198 innings) - all team bests - last season. He also led the club with 189 strikeouts before signing a $25.75 million, three-year contract during the offseason.
Jon Lieber has taken Myers' spot in the rotation, news which he is surely happy with after expressing some disappointment when the Phillies informed him he'd be used as a reliever instead of a starter late this spring. Lieber has allowed three runs in 2.1 innings this year out of the bullpen.
[ESPN]
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That oughta take a little hot air outa that balloon.
I'll say.
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