November 14, 2008 Free agent hurler Jamie Moyer reiterated that he wants to return to the Phillies, possibly with a two-year deal, according to MLBblogs.com.
Our View:He will turn 46 later this month, but did not show his age in 2008 by maintaining a 1.33 WHIP over 196.1 innings, while nailing down 16 wins.
November 1, 2008 Free agent pitcher Jamie Moyer wants to return to the Phillies, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Our View:Moyer is 46 and has just won a World Championship, but a solid season has him in line to make a few more million. He was 16-7 with a 3.71 ERA in 2008.
October 25, 2008 Phillies starter Jamie Moyer threw his customary 82 mph fastballs, which were effective in Game 3 of the World Series as he went 6.1 innings, allowing five hits and three earned runs while also striking out five.
Our View:Moyer was good in his start, and did all he could to give Philadelphia a chance to win the game.
October 25, 2008 45-year-old Jamie Moyer will make his first start in a World Series game tonight at home against the Rays, according to the AP. Moyer said, "It’s very special to have the opportunity to just be in the World Series. But to have it be in the city that you grew up in, more or less, is very special. To get the start for Game 3 is something that I’ve been dreaming about for my whole life."
Our View:He was born in Sellersville, PA, and has a shot to give the underdog Phillies a lead in the series, as it is currently tied 1-1.
October 19, 2008 Jamie Moyer has been slated to take the hill in Game 3 of the World Series, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Cole Hamels will start Game 1, Brett Myers will follow in Game 2, and Joe Blanton will pitch Game 4 after Moyer.
Our View:The 45-year-old vet led the Phillies with 16 wins in the regular season but has been hit hard in the postseason, allowing eight runs in 5.1 innings for a 13.50 ERA. He has suffered the team's two losses, but skipper Charlie Manuel is confident he will bounce back.
