Where Did Myers Heat Go?

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With their "ace" on the hill yesterday the Phils were unable to sweep the lowly Pirates. Brett Myers has been off to a rather slow start this year and today's papers are a bit concerned and are wondering where his heat went? Charlie had this to say, "I haven’t seen a fastball. It topped out today at 89.
Myers is usually 92-95, somewhere in there. I haven’t seen the fastball
since the start of the season."

Thankfully, Myers just may need to work out some kinks and get to friggin' long tossin'.

Myers seemed frustrated. But pitching coach Rich Dubee said the problem
isn't velocity. Instead, it's Myers approach on the mound, as well as
his preparation. Dubee said he thinks Myers would benefit from throwing
more long toss prior to starts, which he said builds strength and
elasticity in the arm. Myers, Dubee said, isn't a big fan of long toss.

It's too early to start freaking out about 4-8 mph, but we certainly hope Myers isn't so stubborn and will listen to his coaches.

The Phillies have kind of gone under the radar a bit over the past few weeks with the Sixers and Flyers exciting playoff runs and the Eagles draft. But one thing is clear, they're record at the end of April will not be nearly as bad as in years past.

At least that's one good thing.

>>Where'd Myers fastball [Zo]
>>Phillies concerned about Myers [Murphy]

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