Moyer's Coming In, Hide the Women and ChildrenIn a move that was seen by many as inevitable, the Phils announced Pedro Martinez will make his first MLB start in a Philadelphia uniform on Wednesday -- and 46 year-old Jamie Moyer will head to the bullpen. Upon hearing this news, I immediately thought only one thing: Jamie Moyer, at this stage in his career, may be the least indimidating relief pitcher of all-time.Think about it. Sure, I know that not all relievers come in only for the ninth inning, throwing 100MPH and sprinting through the bullpen doors like a bat out of hell as Enter Sandman or Hell's Bells whips their hometown crowds into a frenzy. And yes, there are specialists out there who come in for a batter here or there and rely on off-speed stuff and gimmicky junk to get hitters out. There are submariners and all sorts of one trick ponies that make their entire livings getting out lefties with a mid-80s slide piece.Still, there is usually something about relief pitch...
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