Brett Myers to the bullpen? Seriously? RotoAuthority has the fantasy spin.
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Phils Covet Rios
Blue Jays GM J.P. Ricciardi was pretty clear on his intentions: "we’re not trading Rios." But what else is he going to say? Jeff Blair of the Globe and Mail has a source that says despite that declaration, Pat Gillick still wants him for the Phillies.
Blair says the Jays won’t trade Rios unless they’re getting Brett Myers or Cole Hamels in return. We’ll label that as educated speculation on Blair’s part. Such a trade would make about as much sense as using Myers as closer.
The much talked-about scenario involves the Phils somehow wresting Rios from the Jays without giving up either frontline starter, and then shipping Aaron Rowand to San Diego for Scott Linebrink. I’m all for speculation, but the Jays know what they’ve got in Rios. He doesn’t get traded if Jon Lieber is the centerpiece.
Phils Sign Brett Myers
The Phillies gave Brett Myers a three-year deal today, buying out his first year of free agency. Why do good things happen to bad people?
The contract covers his age 27-29 seasons, and it’s a good deal for the Phillies. Our old friend PECOTA values him at $36.6MM over that same time period (of course, he wouldn’t have had full leverage for 2007-08). Myers and Cole Hamels will make a very solid 1-2 punch for the next three years.
Phils Sign Brett Myers
The Phillies gave Brett Myers a three-year deal today, buying out his first year of free agency. Why do good things happen to bad people?
The contract covers his age 27-29 seasons, and it’s a good deal for the Phillies. Our old friend PECOTA values him at $36.6MM over that same time period (of course, he wouldn’t have had full leverage for 2007-08). Myers and Cole Hamels will make a very solid 1-2 punch for the next three years.
Jays Offered Rios For Myers, Billingsley
According to Ken Rosenthal’s latest column, the Blue Jays wanted either Brett Myers or Chad Billingsley plus Matt Kemp or Jonathan Broxton in return for right fielder Alex Rios. Both clubs are known for their current starting pitching surpluses; the Phils actually have the need for an outfielder.
Not too many teams are looking to unload an AL-East-ready starter, so the Jays might have to lower their expectations. Plenty of teams could make room for Rios as a right or center fielder.
