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#1 or #1.5- Brett Myers
TEAMS: Philadelphia Phillies,  Pittsburgh Pirates,  Cincinnati Reds,  Toronto Blue Jays
PLAYERS: Travis Blackley,  Joe Savery,  Brett Myers,  Cole Hamels,  Jamie Moyer,  Kyle Kendrick,  Ray Olmedo,  Shane Youman,  John Ennis,  Ryan Madson,  Clay Condrey,  Carlos Carrasco
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Charlie Manuel bestowed the honor of Opening Day starter on Brett Myers for the second year in a row. This is to the surprise of many, as Cole Hamels seemed to be the incumbent #1, but I pose the question- does it really matter? Brett Myers and Cole Hamels each have top of the rotation stuff, so I don't think of Myers as the go-to-guy or Hamels has the runner-up, rather view it as we have two #1.5 starters and it makes sense to have Myers go first (right) followed by Hamels (left) then Ke...
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  • phillyfannaz

    phillyfannaz said February 27, 2008

    i dont think it really matters and i think manuel gave opening day to myers because myers is more of a team leader in the clubhouse. I would agree that Hamels is the better pitcher but Myers is darn good in his own right.
  • GMCarson
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    GMCarson said February 28, 2008

    Myers also loved being closer and admittedly was a bit reluctant to rejoin the rotation, so giving him the opening day nod is an ego-booster for him.
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