Brett Myers Rumors

Phillies To Pursue One Impact Pitcher

Brett Myers is out for the season with hip surgery. Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports spoke to Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr., who said the Phillies don't have the money to add multiple starters. Instead they'll aim high, with names like Erik Bedard and Roy Oswalt speculated by Rosenthal. So, not a Brad Penny type. SI's Jon Heyman wrote about Bedard's appeal earlier today. Rosenthal also wonders if Myers' surgery could restore some lost velocity, making him an intriguing free agent after the season.   Continue Reading

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Brett Myers May Need Hip Surgery

6:51pm: Ed Price of MLB Fanhouse has a bit more: "I don't think we can do anything right now," a Phillies official told FanHouse. "I don't think that [Myers injury] hastens it one way or another." 5:17pm: According to Jim Salisbury of the Philadelphia Inquirer: After having an MRI today, Phillies pitcher Brett Myers was told that there was fraying to the labrum in his right hip, an injury that could require surgery and jeopardize the remainder of his season. ESPN's Jayson Stark mentioned earlier today that the Phillies are looking everywhere for starters, and have inquired about Roy Oswalt,...   Continue Reading

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Edes On Francoeur, Nick Johnson, Valverde

8:10pm: David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on the Red Sox-Francoeur rumor: Talked to someone in Braves organization who sort of dismissed the Red Sox rumor. Said he hadn’t heard one thing about them having any serious interest in Francoeur or scouting him recently. 9:01am: Yahoo's Gordon Edes wrote about many different trade scenarios in his column last night. Edes seconds Ken Rosenthal's rumor that the Red Sox have been scouting Jeff Francoeur. The Nationals have been scouting the Mets' Triple and Double A teams, trying to figure out a possible return for Nick Johnson. Names of interest for Washington:...   Continue Reading

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Brett Myers Hopes To Stay With Phillies

MLB.com's Todd Zolecki spoke to Phillies pitcher Brett Myers yesterday. The 28 year-old righty is entering the last year of his contract. After John Lackey, Myers is in the running to be the second-best available free agent starter after the season. Myers managed to drop 35 pounds in the offseason, and he's also trying to improve his changeup. He has no desire to pitch the ninth inning anymore, and said he "absolutely" wants to stay with the Phillies beyond this year. With a huge season he could have a shot at an A.J. Burnett contract (five years, $82.5MM), but he...   Continue Reading

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Phillies Considered Trading Myers?

Reader Connor Garrison has identified an interesting point made in the middle of an article from MLB.com's Mark Bowman. The article focuses on the addition of Derek Lowe to the Braves' rotation, but offers a reason as to why the Braves went so strong so quickly after Lowe. Says Bowman: "Motivated by last week's meeting and under the belief that the Phillies might attempt to create payroll space by trading Brett Myers, the Braves acted quickly and provided an offer that Lowe couldn't refuse." Myers may have been taken off the block after Lowe signed with the Braves. On the...   Continue Reading

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Odds and Ends: Myers, Crede, Giants

Links for Wednesday... The Brewers snagged infielder Casey McGehee off waivers from the Cubs. The Crew also designated Joe Dillon for assignment. The Reds signed 16 year-old lefty Ismael Guillon out of Venezuela. MLB.com's Marty Noble discusses the Mets and impending free agents Oliver Perez and Pedro Martinez. The Mets will entertain re-signing Perez at their price, but they'll let Pedro leave. Any guesses on where he pitches next year? Joe Pawlikowski at River Ave. Blues would like the Yankees to sign free agent outfielder Juan Rivera. Brian Cashman traded Rivera, Randy Choate, and Nick Johnson to the Expos for...   Continue Reading

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Odds And Ends: Rogers, Myers, Hosmer, Reynolds, Dunn

Here's some loose change found underneath the cushions of the hot stove couch: Kenny Rogers was scratched from his start and Buster Olney wonders if Rogers will retire after this season. Philly Inquirer columnist Bob Ford says the Phillies didn't do enough to improve the team before the trade deadline. Umpbump thinks Brett Myers has been a great trade deadline pickup – and the Phils didn't have to surrender a thing. The Royals are hoping the contract issues surrounding first baseman first round draft pick Eric Hosmer are resolved in time for him to participate in the Arizona Instructional League....   Continue Reading

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Rosenthal's Latest: Fuentes, Sherrill, Nady, Kemp, Guthrie

New Rosenthal. Let's take a look. Rosenthal says the Marlins are in on Brian Fuentes and other top relievers, and they're more focused on bullpen help than a catcher. The Marlins' interest in Fuentes was first reported by the Denver Post's Troy E. Renck on July 9th. Sources tell Rosenthal that the Brewers aren't likely to pay up for a top reliever like George Sherrill. Rosenthal considers the Angels the best fit for Sherrill, but doesn't say whether they're actually interested. The Braves probably won't discuss Tim Hudson; they'll need him for next year. Rosenthal wonders whether the Phillies will...   Continue Reading

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Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Joe Blanton

A few notes on the Joe Blanton trade from around the Blogosphere... The Fightins wonder if acquiring Blanton was a good move and feel that J.A. Happ deserved another shot to grab a spot in the rotation. The 700 Level says that Blanton is not the #2 starter that the Phils needed, but he does add depth to the rotation. Phillies Nation wonders if the Phils could now flip Brett Myers (and change) to the Rockies for Matt Holliday. Philliesflow feels that trading for Blanton was a move that needed to be made, but wonder if the Phillies overpaid for...   Continue Reading

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Phillies Looking At Joe Blanton

Jim Salisbury of the Philadelphia Inquirer writes today that the Phillies are taking a look at Oakland righty Joe Blanton. Additionally, the Phils will bring Brett Myers back to the Majors on July 23rd. Blanton, 27, had a rough first half - he has a 4.96 ERA in 127 innings. All his numbers are worse compared to '07 - strikeouts, walks, home runs. A move to the NL would help, even if he has to leave the friendly Oakland Coliseum for Citizens Bank Park. Blanton is under team control through 2010, though he will not necessarily be cheap since he...   Continue Reading

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