In a surprise move, Charlie Manuel named Brett Myers the Phillies Opening Day on Tuesday. Most assumed third year pitcher Cole Hamels would get the nod for the start. Hamels went 10-5 last year and was easily the top starter. Myers suspects that the move might be a form of thanks for him returning to the starting rotation from the closer role. When all is said and done, who’s #1 doesn’t matter nearly as much as if there is a rotation set up. Rarely does it line up where each teams #1 pitchers face each other in a series. Getting to start on Opening Day is a way to recognize good work from the previous year and throughout the off season, and in my mind, Brett Myers is very deserving of the start
Apparently tonights game against Florida State University was cancelled. I was trying to find it and just saw that it was cancelled. I don’t know why yet. Meanwhile, the Mets tied the University of Michigan 4-4.
