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Tuesday, October 27, 2009
For Myers, it was all about the heel

Should Brett Myers be on the roster?
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Brett Myers moved his left heel a few inches, and ended up on the World Series roster.

The veteran righthander, who pitched one ineffective inning in the division series and was excluded from the National League Championship Series roster, was added to the team once again.  He replaced utilityman Miguel Cairo.
   
Pitching coach Rich Dubee said that the team needed an extra pitcher because of the lack of off-days during the World Series, and that Myers looked much improved while throwing two simulated games and two bullpen sessions during the NLCS.
   
“His fastball is a lot sharper,” Dubee said.  “His breaking ball is better than it was before.  His fastball command has improved.”
   
Myers said that he noticed a mechanical problem while warming up in the bullpen to pitch Game 2 of the division series, but did not have time to correct it. 
   
“My heel was pointing too much toward the plate, so I was flying open when I released the ball,” he said.
   
Having corrected that issue in his side work during the NLCS, Myers feels ready to pitch,  The upper back strain that sidelined him in September has healed, he said.
   
“It’s definitely better," Myers said.

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Don't forget, for more detailed news from the other side, go over to Mark Feinsand's Yankees blog at the New York Daily News.
 

Posted by Andy Martino @ 4:53 PM  Permalink | 40 comments
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Posted 04:57 PM, 10/27/2009
lseltzer
If he's taking Cairo's spot on the roster then who's backup for the infield positions? You've got Dobbs and the starters
Posted 05:05 PM, 10/27/2009
The-Roof-Is-On-Fire
Hope he beats some of the Yankess wives.
Posted 05:05 PM, 10/27/2009
Heese
Weems Bruntlett will be your utility player.
Posted 05:09 PM, 10/27/2009
smel4727
Eric Bruntlett scores game winning runs in the post-season. It doesn't make any sense. He just does.
Posted 05:13 PM, 10/27/2009
dfrancis1958
Cairo loses out over Bruntlett and Dobbs, GO FIGURE, we're in TROUBLE if we need these guys to come off the bench, Stairs and Bako don't inspire CONFIDENCE either
Posted 05:16 PM, 10/27/2009
phillyylliph
Good move. I'm thinking they brought him in to hit against Sabathia.
Posted 05:19 PM, 10/27/2009
P Even
Myers for DH.
Posted 05:22 PM, 10/27/2009
CMc62480
How can you question anything?? They're back in the World Series again, and Myers actually pitched well there in May.
Posted 05:23 PM, 10/27/2009
MidGreen
You assume he's there for his arm, his bat is more clutch than half our bench.
Posted 05:26 PM, 10/27/2009
rambo49
The only cadillac the SILLIES are riding is the one with flat tires".
Posted 05:28 PM, 10/27/2009
Dull
When is Dubee going to notice a mechanical pitching problem. Still waiting for a pitcher it give credit to Dubee for anything.
Posted 05:32 PM, 10/27/2009
WewantaSBRing
Sorry Phillies fans the Yankees arent push overs like the Rays last year. Yanks in Phive.
Posted 06:03 PM, 10/27/2009
P.H.I
Myers is gonna get lit up...but Phils still win in 5-6
Posted 06:12 PM, 10/27/2009
Drew777
If Myers plays the "Heel" does that mean A.J. Burnett plays the "Face".
Posted 06:15 PM, 10/27/2009
peddyf
The Yankees will lose.Take it to the bank.
About Andy Martino
Andy Martino is in his first season on the Phillies beat. A former New York City public school teacher and graduate of the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, he previously wrote for the New York Daily News, where he covered baseball and worked with the award-winning investigative sports "I-team."
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