Where Did Myers Heat Go?
With their "ace" on the hill yesterday the Phils were unable to sweep the lowly Pirates. Brett Myers has been off to a rather slow start this year and today's papers are a bit concerned and are wondering where his heat went? Charlie had this to say, "I haven’t seen a fastball. It topped out today at 89.
Myers is usually 92-95, somewhere in there. I haven’t seen the fastball
since the start of the season."
Thankfully, Myers just may need to work out some kinks and get to friggin' long tossin'.
Myers seemed frustrated. But pitching coach Rich Dubee said the problem isn't velocity. Instead, it's Myers approach on the mound, as well as his preparation. Dubee said he thinks Myers would benefit from throwing more long toss prior to starts, which he said builds strength and elasticity in the arm. Myers, Dubee said, isn't a big fan of long toss.
It's too early to start freaking out about 4-8 mph, but we certainly hope Myers isn't so stubborn and will listen to his coaches.
The Phillies have kind of gone under the radar a bit over the past few weeks with the Sixers and Flyers exciting playoff runs and the Eagles draft. But one thing is clear, they're record at the end of April will not be nearly as bad as in years past.
At least that's one good thing.
>>Where'd Myers fastball [Zo]
>>Phillies concerned about Myers [Murphy]
Maybe Brett's too busy messing around with his other pitches, the Humiliator and the Eliminator.
Posted by: El Ricko | Monday, April 28, 2008 at 01:20 PM
He definitely got a couple pitches renamed yesterday.
Posted by: Loqiel | Monday, April 28, 2008 at 01:23 PM
how about that "outta stater" to mclouth to open the game
Posted by: Tony | Monday, April 28, 2008 at 01:26 PM
Maybe the clear is wearing off?
Posted by: McNamee | Monday, April 28, 2008 at 01:37 PM
I don't care what he's a fan of, listen to your damn coach maybe you wont get embarrassed by the #2 starter anymore.
Posted by: ricky | Monday, April 28, 2008 at 01:48 PM
keep winning 2 of 3 at home
keep winning 2 of 3 at home
keep winning 2 of 3 at home
Posted by: theKrisheim | Monday, April 28, 2008 at 01:51 PM
his arm is tired from throwing punches at his wife
Posted by: TJ | Monday, April 28, 2008 at 01:52 PM
There are two reasons this could be happening.
1.) He is Freddy Garciaed and his shoulder is F'ed
2.) The juice is wearing off and he is having the same problem that Gagne and Zito are having.
Neither are good.
Posted by: Tony Valbowski | Monday, April 28, 2008 at 02:03 PM
Myers' biggest problem has been giving up the long ball, which is something I don't expect to continue at it's current rate. Right now, 21.4% of Myers' flyballs have gone for home runs. The league average is usually around 12% and 21% is astronomical. Myers' has cut his walks this year to 2.2/9 though his strikeouts have fallen too (6.5/9 vs. 8.8 both years as a starter). I think Myers' ERA will be right around 4 by the years' end.
Posted by: jeremy | Monday, April 28, 2008 at 02:50 PM
Holy shit, there were 6 comments before the obligatory wife-beating mention.
A new internet record.
Posted by: meech.one | Monday, April 28, 2008 at 03:14 PM
Brett Eaton
Posted by: PJ | Monday, April 28, 2008 at 03:50 PM
Damn, someone beat me (like Myers' wife) to it.
I was going to say all the heat landed on Kim Myers' face.
Posted by: How do you spell retard? | Monday, April 28, 2008 at 09:52 PM
meech I love you
Posted by: Weapon X20 | Monday, April 28, 2008 at 10:02 PM