Phils add Myers to roster, Martinez to start Game 2
The Philadelphia Phillies recently made two pitching moves in preparation for their upcoming battle with the New York Yankees in the World Series, one was naming Pedro Martinez the Game 2 starter and the second was adding Brett Myers to their roster.
Martinez will oppose A.J. Burnett at Yankee Stadium, while Cole Hamels will start in Philadelphia for Game 3. Martinez is obviously familiar with the Yankees from his days in Boston and has pitched in his fair share of tough environments throughout his career. He gives Philadelphia loads of postseason experience.
Held out of the NLCS, Myers was added at the cost of Miguel Cairo, whom was subtracted from the roster. Myers got two outs without allowing a run in his only playoff appearance this year, which came against the Rockies in the NLDS. He had a 6.43 ERA in eight relief appearances after returning from hip surgery in September.
His wife on national TV also rejected him when he went in for a kiss:
Ah, I can’t get enough of that…
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If Meyers can regain the form that Made him the #1 Phillies starter a few years ago he can make a real difference in a middle relief stint or as a hold man during the series. He’s left handed and that’s always valuable.
Still, he hasn’t pitched enough in my opinion to be ready for the postseason. The Phillies bullpen isn’t great, but they should do fine with Happ and Park. If not, I guess Myers will get the call.