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. …read more

Philadelphia Phillies take the lead in the 2008 World Series.
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Tampa Bay Rays on an infield hit in the bottom on the ninth inning to win Game 3 of the 2008 World Series. With the win, the Phillies lead the Rays two games to one in the best of seven series.
With the bases loaded and no outs in the bottom of the ninth, Carlos Ruiz hit a slow roller to third base and the throw home was not in time. The run made it 5-4 and gave the Phillies the win.
Earlier in the game, Ruiz hit …read more

If you are having trouble getting excited about the 2008 World Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Tampa Bay Rays, you should check out the Game 3 starters. Starting for the Phillies is none other than 45-year-old Jamie Moyer.
Moyer, who is by far the oldest player in the series, is more than just a good story. He’s still a very good pitcher. For stretches of the regular season, he was the best pitcher on the Phillies. Without him, Philadelphia likely wouldn’t be where they are today.
Although Moyer has lost some zip on his fastball, he’s amazingly crafty on …read more