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Brett Myers, Phillies to Part Ways

Found November 06, 2009 on FanHouse:
PLAYERS: Brett Myers
TEAMS: Philadelphia Phillies

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by Matt SnyderFiled under: Phillies, NL East, MLB RumorsAfter eight seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies, 29-year-old pitcher Brett Myers will reportedly be playing for a new team in 2010. According to Jim Salisbury of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Myers has been told by Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. that he will definitely not be a Phillie next season. The report also states that Myers wasn't given a specific reason that he won't return. Myers has spent his entire professional career in the Philadelphia organization after being selected in the first round in the 1999 draft. He went 73-63 with a 4.40 ERA and added 21 saves during his time in Philly.Brett Myers, Phillies to Part Ways originally appeared on Fanhouse MLB Blog on Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:35:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
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