Looking Back at the Rocky Saga of Brett Myers

Ever notice that the local sporting goods stores in the decade that carried Howard, Utley, Hamels, (even) Gordon jerseys seemed to not have too many No. 39s on the shelf? I loved Myers from his first start on July 24, 2002. I thought he was the second coming of a young Curt Schilling with plenty of spice left in between each pitch. Looking back seven years later, what's left on the table for this former first round pick? Myers was General Manager Ed Wade's stallion coming into the new century. The Jacksonville native climbed his way to elite status and earned a lot of attention in such short notice. With a decimated Phillies' rotation that needed reviving, Myers catalyzed an abysmal staff to lead a group that ultimately won the World Series in 2008. Before I get ahead of myself, Myers' story was far from glorious. Aside from showing worth in 2003 with a 14-9 record (and his first career shutout against the vaunted Red Sox), the foll...