The projected 5 man pitching rotation for the Phillies is filled by 5 starters who missed time at one point or another last season. Although they all had a record of .500 or better, except for Myers due to his role as closer, the team ERA was 5th highest in the NL.
The rotation has Cole Hamels at the top, followed by Brett Myers, Kyle Kendrick, Jamie Moyer, and Adam Eaton. Hamels is one of the top young lefties in the league. Kendrick showed great promise last year after getting called up on June 13th, going 10-4 with an ERA of 3.87.
Eaton is the weak link in the rotation. Last season he was 10-10 with an ERA over 6. The Phillies signed Chad Durbin in the off season. Although he will mostly see time in the bullpen, he has the ability to make spot starts when needed. The loss of Kyle Lohse to free agency could prove to be a bigger loss than losing Aaron Rowand. The Phills are still looking to get one more veteran pitcher to solidify the rotation.
