Yardbarker: Scott Eyre

Will Scott Eyre Return To Phillies?

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:39:45 -0500

Scott Eyre had successful surgery on his throwing elbow and has filed for free agency, according to MLB.com's Todd Zolecki. Zolecki says that if Eyre doesn't retire, the left-hander only wants to pitch for the Philadelphia Phillies in 2010.We heard earlier in the season that Eyre was leaning towards retiring, but Philadelphia's playoff run rejuvenated his interest in continuing his career. The team was waiting to see how Eyre's elbow surgery turned out before discussing the 37...

Phillies Under the Knife

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:01:12 -0500

Raul Ibanez, Scott Eyre one other Phillies player will undergo surgery: It turns out that Lidge was injured this year, but it’s not his knee. On Wednesday, Lidge will have surgery to repair loose bodies in his elbow. In addition, he will need to have his flexor/pronator tendon examined. If Lidge’s tendon is [...]

Friday: No rest, a couple of tests, for the weary

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:13:25 -0500

In addition to Raul Ibanez (groin/abdomen) and Scott Eyre (elbow), who will be reexamined for previously known ailments, 2009 bust Brad Lidge will also have his elbow tested for loose bodies, the Phillies announced. In other news, the Phillies have picked up Cliff Lee’s option for 2010. No surprise there. Meanwhile, they have until Monday to decide whether they exercise Pedro Feliz’s $5 million option. Beerleaguer: You know, that really chaps my ass about Lidge, and I wish I knew...

Scott Eyre – One More Year

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:24:06 -0500

When you think of the Phillies best players over the past two seasons, most people would point out Utley’s 63 home runs, 69 doubles, 225 runs and 37 stolen bases, or Howard’s 93 home runs and 287 runs batted in, or Victorino’s 204 runs, 69 doubles, 61 stolen bases and two .290+ batting averages, or [...]

Scott Eyre Doesn’t Know Where the Art Museum Is

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:51:44 -0500

Get this guy a Philadelphia guide book. Scott Eyre said this after last night’s game: “If we win [Games] 6 and 7, I will run up those [Art Museum] stairs. I don’t even know where they’re at. But I’ll grab somebody and run up there. And that’s a promise.” Wow, Scott Eyre has been here for [...]

Phils to Face Clayton Kershaw in Game One, Mix Up Bats? Plus, the Eyre of My Eye

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:25:00 -0500

The big news this afternoon out of Los Angeles is that the Phillies will face off against Clayton Kershaw instead of former Phillie Randy Wolf. Kershaw faced the Phillies in the 2008 NLCS in two appearances out of the pen. Buster Olney today called Kershaw the "great X factor" whatever that means. The Phillies have faced him twice this year and won on both occasions despite Kershaw pitching decent enough (5 innings, 4 earned on 4 hits in May and 5.1 innings, 2 earned on 4 hits.). To...

Surprisingly, the Rockies Dinosaur Mascot Is Less Than Sportsmanlike

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:18:25 -0500

Look I don't want to have a big whine & cheese after the Phillies just beat the Rockies in Colorado in dramatic, late-inning fashion. That series, despite the late start times (Shiraz, anyone?), was amazing. One thing that really bothered me though, was the placement and activity of "Dinger," the Rockies' triceratops mascot during the final frame. Having grown up watching the greatest mascot of all time in any sport, I have an appreciation for the fun these guys can have...

Bring on the Dodgers! The Phillies are going back to the NLCS

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:50:00 -0500

(AP Photo) The Phillies are going back to the NLCS! In a game that was a roller coaster of emotions, the Phillies pulled out a thrilling 5-4 Game 4 victory over the Rockies to win the NLDS and move on to a rematch with the Dodgers in the NLCS. The Phillies proved once again that you can never count them out, even when down by two runs and down to their final out. With the Phils trailing 4-2 in the 9th, Ryan Howard hit a clutch double to bring in a pair of runs and Jayson Werth followed with a...

Game 4 pregame: Eyre says he’s ready to pitch

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:41:32 -0500

Just a few notes before game time. Left-hander Scott Eyre writes on his blog that the mild ankle sprain he suffered last night won’t keep him out of action this afternoon. Reports from Coors Field observed Eyre walking without a limp, and trainer Scott Sheridan gave a thumbs up after a morning workout, according to the team. Left-handers have played a significant role in the Phillies' strategy this series. ... Lineups have been issued with no surprises, although the Rockies...

You Can Bet On Scott Eyre

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:55:34 -0500

Scott Eyre is blogging about the 2009 Playoffs at MLBlogs.com. His latest entry contained some nice things to say about embattled closer Brad Lidge, and a little about his ankle injury during last night’s game. According to Eyre, it’s just a mild sprain of the right ankle, and he’ll be able to pitch: You can bet [...]

Phillies head to Denver with a fight on their hands

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:48:55 -0500

Bruised and battered, the Phillies took the fight to the last out, but fell 5-4 to Colorado, who couterpunched their way to a split in Philadelphia. Beerleaguer: If not for the work of guys like Scott Eyre and Antonio Bastardo, bailing the Phillies out of certain doom, the Rockies would have had the Phillies dead and buried this afternoon. Starting from the beginning, Cole Hamels, who left the stadium immediately after his day was done to tend to his wife,...

J.C. Romero: out for the playoffs

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:39:00 -0500

Scratch another pitcher of the list of candidates to make the Phillies posteason roster. J.C. Romero, who has had a bum forearm and elbow for what seems like the entire season, will be unavailable to pitch for the Phillies in October, according to Scott Lauber of Delaware Online. Romero, who last pitched for the Phillies on September 28th, will now put his tumultuous 2009 season behind him. As you recall, Romero was suspended for the first 50 games of the season and then managed to pitch in o...

Pick Me A Winner

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 21:26:00 -0500

Phillies relief pitcher Scott Eyre demonstrating the world's oldest pre-appearance ritual. Hope you found what you're looking for, Scott. And considering that he went on with runners at first and second, no outs, and allowed nobody to score, I suppose he did.

Scott Eyre Likely To Retire After 2009

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 07:43:56 -0500

Andy Martino reports reliever Scott Eyre is “more than 90 percent” sure he’ll retire after the 2009 season. “My wife is probably ready for me to be home. I’ve been playing for 13 years, and it’s basically all she’s ever known. We’ll talk about it at the end of the year, but as of now I [...]

Deadline open thread

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:49:13 -0500

Not much going on with the Cubs. They want to trade Scott Eyre and have been looking for a lefty hitting outfielder. Names like Ibanez, Giles and DeJesus have been thrown around.