Posted: Monday, August 24, 2009, 11:12 PM | 31 comments |
 

Myers' velocity up in scoreless inning
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Brett Myers faced four batters, striking out one and walking one, in his one inning rehab start for the Class A Lakewood BlueClaws on Monday night.

Myers' first pitch of the night was 93 mph, a dramatic improvement from the 88-90 that he threw when was with the Phillies before the surgery.

"[The hip injury ] definitely was a factor in the back of my mind. I knew if I let one go, I might have had one of those symptoms where it would lock up or be painful," Myers said. "I haven't felt anything [since the surgery], luckily enough. The doctor did a very good job, my velocity is definitely a lot better than it was when I was hurt. That's not in the back of my mind anymore."

Lake County leadoff batter Delvi Cid grounded the first pitch to second base on a fastball. Myers went on to throw a called third strike past Bo Greenwell on an 80-mph breaking ball. He walked Nate Recknagel before cleanup batter Chris Nash lined a ball to center. It was handled by Lakewood 19-year-old speedster Anthony Gose, and Myers' evening had concluded.

Myers said he did not know when he pitch again, but remained optimistic about rejoining the Phillies in September.

 
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 11:25 PM, 08/24/2009
    If you are injured you need to tell someone... if you wait till you just can't pitch anymore you hurt the team
    — BBAX
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 11:47 PM, 08/24/2009
    I'm happy Brett found his velocity. Now he has to remember to throw that nasty 12 to 6 curveball he has more than once per game, especially coming out of the bullpen. That is his out pitch.
    — Dan in Holmesburg
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 11:58 PM, 08/24/2009
    Definitely a good sign. I believe that the Phillies will need to fill the soon-to-be vacant closers gap by mid-September, and Myers is the only truly viable option. Of course, Lidge could magically find his '08 self again, but at this point, let's face it, it appears unlikely. I think Brett might just save us...
    — twothousandeight
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 1:13 AM, 08/25/2009
    Myers is a quality arm, I hope he stays with the phils.
    — SAILOR7175
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 5:23 AM, 08/25/2009
    He practically saved us last year when he came back very strong in the second half after his demotion to the minors. He also had a nice postseason run. Having him last year in the second half was like trading for another starter. He could help us again as a good bullpen piece. He would be a great addition if we get the meet the red hot Cardinals with RH hitters Pujols, Holliday and DeRosa. Lugo is also swinging a good bat.
    — EL Zorro
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 9:26 AM, 08/25/2009
    dude is sort of a nut, but he's certainly showing dedication to come back and play. Giddyup, Bulldog.
    — DCExpat
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 9:34 AM, 08/25/2009
    Assuming he pitches okay and doesn't have a mdical setback, you have to figure Myers is back next year on a 1 year Arbitration deal. the reason is simple, he'll be cheap compared to what he can offer, and he won't want to test the market this year coming back from surgery. If he does resign, we have a rotation of Lee (L) Myers (R) Hamels (L) Blanton (R) Happ (L) not bad at all
    — fan_in_jerusalem
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 9:41 AM, 08/25/2009
    if he can be a 6th-7th inning BP guy and throw 95 w/ that curveball he will be very effective. especially if Lidge is on his way back to being effective. My fingers are crossed on that.
    — lit22
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 9:43 AM, 08/25/2009
    Myers don't get along with Dubee so I'd say he is toast at the end of the season no matter what he does for us.
    — Wally 24
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 10:25 AM, 08/25/2009
    It'd be nice to have his arm back.
    — Philth
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 10:25 AM, 08/25/2009
    6th or 7th inning guy?? I'm thinking closer.
    — NiceToBeHere
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:18 PM, 08/25/2009
    It'd be nice to have Myers here, Dubee gone, and Jaime Moyer as the pitching coach. It'd be even nicer to have WHEELER GONE!
    — Lpaul
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:32 PM, 08/25/2009
    Just out of curiosity, who gets bumped from the playoff roster when Myers gets back? Everyone has been pitching pretty well this year, Myers has not really been a part of it....
    — jphil


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David Murphy joined the Daily News as its Phillies beat writer in February of 2008. Born in Upper Merion and raised in the Poconos, he attended college at La Salle University before taking jobs with the Myrtle Beach (S.C.) Sun-News and the St. Petersburg ( Fla. ) Times. E-mail Dave at dmurphy@phillynews.com.

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