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Jimmerz
08-26-2009, 09:18 PM
hmmm... this is a tough one.

2IP, BB, 5K; 24 Pitches tonight for Myers
mplant
08-26-2009, 09:23 PM
I thought they would wait until the rosters expand, but I'm now expecting an activation no later than Friday
Jimmerz
08-26-2009, 09:25 PM
Yeah but I can't quite put my finger on where we can use him..
vegas vinn
08-26-2009, 10:07 PM
I would not put him in the rotation. Instead, use him as a utility pitcher. Extra innings, a sub for a starter not having a good night, etc. Maybe even as a reliever, kind of like another Durbin.
The_Philly_Mick
08-26-2009, 10:21 PM
He will be a reliever in some fashion. The Playoff Rotation is FULL!
MJShof95
08-27-2009, 10:18 AM
Bull pen all the way. He will be insurance if Lidge continues to struggle

Brad is 6 blown saves away of the new record for blown saves in a season. The record is 14 done by 4 different pitchers.
Jimmerz
08-27-2009, 01:36 PM
He will be the closer people!
The_Philly_Mick
08-28-2009, 07:50 AM
I still say, that at worst, they will use a bullpen by committee. Lidge one night, Myers the next. But we have to get Myers in that role with Lidge as soon as possible, so he may get used to it again. It wont take him long, he has looked good in the minors.
Bekirk302
08-28-2009, 09:17 AM
If Lidge continues to struggle as the closer I believe it will be a closer by committee. With Myers looking as if he is coming back soon, what pitchers will be on the playoff roster?
AlexCuse
08-31-2009, 10:04 AM
I still say, that at worst, they will use a bullpen by committee. Lidge one night, Myers the next.

This sounds good to me. I'd give Myers 1 of every 3 save opportunities, something like that. This could help Lidge out a lot too.

Myers might give us a better right-handed bat than Eric Bruntlett to bring off the bench too :p
The_Philly_Mick
08-31-2009, 10:07 AM
haha anything is better than Bruntlett!