Jaime Moyer Re-signs with Phillies
December 15, 2008 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under Stats and Analysis, Transactions
Even though he’s 46 years old, Jaime Moyer was a wanted man this offseason. On Monday, he agreed to re-sign with the Philadelphia Phillies. The contract spans two years and guarantees him $13 million. If he meets certain requirements, the contract could be worth as much as $20 million.
Last season, Moyer’s work in the regular season ended up being hugely beneficial as the Phillies went on to win the 2008 World Series. Moyer finished 2008 with a record of 16-7 and an ERA of 3.71. His 16 wins were the most since winning 21 for the Seattle Mariners in 2003.
Although the crafty left-hander doesn’t have much heat remaining in his arm, he knows how to change locations and keep hitters off balance. If he can keep doing so, he could very well sign another contract when he becomes a free agent again — at age 46.
It’s tough to imagine a pitcher on that mound at age 50 but if anyone can do it, it’d be Jaime Moyer.
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