New York Post (Free subscription) | yesterday
THERE used to be a time when it was good to have an ERA that resembled the price of a gallon of gas. Nowadays, that kind of number will get you demoted. Just ask struggling Phillies starter Brett Myers. The former ace, former closer, former major...
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | yesterday
From Dontrelle Willis to Brett Myers, there have been some noteworthy falls from the pedestal this season. Atlanta rightfielder Jeff Francoeur became the latest established big-leaguer to be sent to the minors to rebuild his game when he was optioned to double A on Friday.
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 07/05/2008
It might matter little to Allentown's newest celebrity, Brett Myers, but former teammate Billy Wagner remembers when another slumping starter packed his big-league bags.
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 07/04/2008
ATLANTA - During the saga of Brett Myers: Decision '08, the Phillies made an obvious but important adjustment to their rotation.
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 07/04/2008
ATLANTA - The Phillies said they never considered moving righthander Chad Durbin from the bullpen to the rotation to replace Brett Myers.
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 07/04/2008
ATLANTA - During the saga of Brett Myers: Decision '08, the Phillies made an obvious but significant adjustment to their rotation.
Dom D's - Mets Fan Blog (Free subscription) | 07/03/2008
Now that Brett Myers has been sent down, the Phillies in dire need of a starter and are calling for the availability of Erik Bedard and CC Sabathia. They recently sent out scouts to look at both pitchers. The Mariners recently have been trying to scout the Phillies top prospect, OF Carlos Carrasco but he was removed from the lineup with shoulder stiffness. The Mariners will look to send scouts to see...
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 07/03/2008
ALLENTOWN - Three months after Brett Myers served as the Phillies' Opening Day starter, the beleaguered righthander last night donned the baggy Triple A uniform of the Lehigh Valley IronPigs to get to the bottom of why he has been so utterly unproductive.
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 07/03/2008
KYLE LOHSE won his 10th game of the season Monday, another poke at the wasp's nest. By then, Phillies Opening Day starter Brett Myers had made what would turn out to be his last start in the big leagues before heading off to a tutorial assignment at Triple A Lehigh Valley. The team had lost 13 of its last 18 and its lead in the National League East was evaporating.
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 07/03/2008
Now that the travels of Brett Myers have been chronicled ad infinitum, let's cut to the chase.
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 07/03/2008
ALLENTOWN - Welcome to the strangest minor-league rehabilitation assignment in recent memory. That's what this is for Brett Myers, after all. It's as if the Phillies got an MRI of his psyche, saw a second-degree strain in his S.C. (self-confidence) ligament, and sent him to triple A to pitch his way back into shape.
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 07/03/2008
ATLANTA - Both the Phillies and Brett Myers have maintained throughout this season that the Opening Day starter is in good health, and nothing that has occurred over the past couple of weeks has led them to believe otherwise.
ESPN (Free subscription) | 07/03/2008
Philadelphia Phillies struggling right-hander Brett Myers pitched five innings Wednesday in his first start since being sent to the minors to work on his delivery.
Inside the Iggles (Free subscription) | 07/03/2008
Rookie defensive end Bryan Smith signs a 4 year contract. Only top picks DeSean Jackson, and Trevor Laws remain unsigned. (Bleed Eagles Green) Phillies’ opening day starter Brett Myers is now pitching for the Lehigh Iron Pigs. So much for having “two aces”. (The 700 Level) Atlanta Hawks’ restricted free agent Josh Smith met with the Sixers today. I am all [...]
The New SteveSilver.net (Free subscription) | 07/02/2008
The Phillies yesterday, somewhat unbelievably, made their first pitching-related roster move of the season, sending struggling pitcher Brett Myers down to Triple-A Lehigh Valley in an attempt to get his groove back. It's unknown who will take his spot in...
