Posted: Tuesday, February 26, 2008, 6:06 PM | 7 comments |
 

Myers to Start Opening Day
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The Phillies just announced that Brett Myers will be their Opening Day starter March 31 against the Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank Park.

Cole Hamels will start Game 2.

Charlie Manuel explained that they made the move for match up reasons, but it wouldn't be surprising if they also made the decision to boost Myers, who they returned to the rotation after making him the closer last season. Myers has said he loved to close, but would do whatever the team asks.
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 7:19 PM, 02/26/2008
    What the F#$%*!! The Phils havent won at home on opening day in quite a while. Hamels gives them the best chance to win, and they cant afford to start slow!!
    — Clinton, NJ
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 8:05 PM, 02/26/2008
    Well, it IS the Nationals! Maybe we can actually pull off the win. Savery's pitching tonight against FSU. Wonder how he's doing?
    — Norma
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 8:22 PM, 02/26/2008
    I like this move. Here's why: We play the Mets on April 6. It's our 7th game and their 6th. That means it'll be our #2 vs. their #1. Think about it :)
    — hess
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 8:32 PM, 02/26/2008
    Hmm... Looks like it's our 8th game and the Mets' 7th. Guess I got too excited about the prospect of Hamels vs. Santana.
    — hess
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 8:36 PM, 02/26/2008
    Come September, no one will care who opened and who pitched second.
    — Tactful
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 8:44 PM, 02/26/2008
    Hess, that is not necessarily true. Given the Phillies uncertain nature in the 5 spot of the rotation, I am sure they will gladly accept the off days at the beginning of the year to advance the rotation and skip the 5th starter for the first week or two.
    — NeduolCaz
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 10:19 PM, 02/26/2008
    I just hope Myers doesnt blow it! If I remember right, the pen blew it last year on opening day, and kinda set the tone for the first few weeks. PLEASE do not repeat!
    — Clinton, NJ


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