Posted: Saturday, August 29, 2009, 2:42 PM | 6 comments |
 

Myers starts at 6:30, could throw 50 pitches
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A news flash for all of you out there interested in seeing big league talent at Double-A ticket prices: Brett Myers will start game one of a doubleheader in Reading tonight at 6:30.   He could throw as many as 50 pitches, a key test of his durability as the Phils decide when to bring him back.  It stands to reason that Myers could return sometime next week if all goes well.

Our Jim Salisbury is out there tonight, and we'll keep you updated.
Posted by Andy Martino @ 2:42 PM  Permalink | 6 comments
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:30 PM, 08/29/2009
    The Phils need to see if he can close games.
    — 76er
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 5:03 PM, 08/29/2009
    It will be nice to have Myers in our back pocket if Lidge falters, although he looked pretty good last night. We've got options.
    — spinmeister
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 5:28 PM, 08/29/2009
    He is pitching in Reading, where he met his wife when his wife was a ballgirl and he was a pitcher. His wife went to nearby Oley Valley HS, about 20 minutes from Reading. I doubt she will stay in florida, cause this is the county she grew up in. Regardless, I am looking forward to seeing Myers pitch in about an hour.
    — BudSmokesAlot
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 7:24 PM, 08/29/2009
    The Brett Myers wife beating thing is not funny. Do you have any idea how much damage he can do with that huge World Series ring on his hand?
    — Dan in Holmesburg
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 8:19 PM, 08/29/2009
    I love brett, but he may have a drinking problem. everytime you hear about myers getting into any trouble, alcohol is involved.
    — revolveevolv


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