Brett Myers Will Not Return

According to Andy Martino on Twitter, Brett Myers was told by the front office that he will not be brought back with the team.

Myers started with the Phillies at the age of only 20.  In 240 games (183 starts), Myers was 73-63 with a 4.40 ERA.  Injuries set him back this season and he was never able to truly find himself again out of the bullpen.  He said he approached the Phillies about a 1-year incentive laden deal, but the Phillies declined.

“I’ll be fine,” Myers said. “I’ve got friends and family up here, but there’s always a time when change has to happen. If I don’t fit their plans that’s fine with me. There’s nothing I can do about it. I can’t sit here and be sad about it. It’s been great playing here. I’ve had ups and downs here. It’s always tough when you have to leave your family behind, and I consider the Phillies family. I’ve been with them for 10 years. But like I said, there’s always a time when you want to go.”

“We decided to go in a different direction,” Amaro said.

Myers said he would have been willing to sign a one-year, incentive laden deal to remain with the Phillies, but the Phillies weren’t interested. He also said he has no preference regarding starting or relieving with his new team. He said he would like to pitch closer to his Jacksonville, Fla., home. If he starts, he would like to start in the National League. If he is a reliever, he would pitch in either league.

Source: Todd Zolecki

I think most fans, well fans that actually followed the team prior to 2007, saw this day coming at some point.  If Myers is signed as a starter, I could see him receiving close to if not more than $10 million on a year deal.  The guy still has ridiculous stuff and needs to fix his self-proclaimed “Kenny Powers” head.

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