BREAKING: Phillies, Jamie Moyer agree to two-year contract extension

by WholeCamels on Apr 1, 2010 7:46 AM EDT

Reports of the death of Jamie Moyer's career have been greatly exaggerated.

Apparently the result of a run of stellar Grapefruit League appearances, the Philadelphia Phillies have come to terms with the 47 year old lefty on a two year, $14 million contract extension, which reportedly includes a third year player option at $9.5 million that could keep him in Philadelphia through 2013 and past his 50th birthday.

Phillies General Manager Ruben Amaro, Jr. expressed his excitement at the prospect of keeping Moyer around for a few more years: "Jamie is truly a unique talent. We could not be happier to have gotten this deal done. We are honored to have him work toward 300 victories with us and hope to keep him here into his 50s." Phillies President David Montgomery joined Amaro in his praise of the Souderton native: "We sorely missed Jamie from our rotation in the playoffs last year, the absence of his leadership became evident in the World Series."

Moyer, who is just 42 wins shy of 300, says that he feels as good as he has in the last 10 years. "I feel like I am 38 years old. 300 wins is right around the corner, and I have no doubt I will reach it in the Phillies uniform, whether during this contract or next. I am in great physical condition and I am ready to honor this commitment to the Phillies as long as I am lucid."

Should Moyer pitch in 2013, he'd be the first pitcher over age 50 to appear in the Major Leagues since Satchel Paige appeared in a single game for the Kansas City A's in 1965 at the age of 58.

Field correspondent jonk contributed to this report.

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Bravo on breaking this incredible news to start the month of April

"When you make your final stand
I'll be right there
I'll never leave
And all I ask of you is
Believe"

by The Dark on Apr 1, 2010 7:47 AM EDT reply actions

haha it was completely too obvious.

by Clyde Simmons on Apr 1, 2010 7:53 AM EDT up reply actions

ALMOST had me. Glad I didn’t start drinking my coffee just yet, as I probably would have choked on it. Nice one.

by Trev223 on Apr 1, 2010 8:10 AM EDT reply actions

Nice! Right up there with this guy...

by Boundforbeach on Apr 1, 2010 8:38 AM EDT reply actions

Fire Ruben Amaro Jr.

(Oh yeah, April fools).

by FuquaManuel on Apr 1, 2010 8:41 AM EDT reply actions

Ha… there is a tongue-in-cheek fire Ruben website though…
http://firerubenamaro.net/

by Boundforbeach on Apr 1, 2010 8:45 AM EDT up reply actions

Woohoo!!!!1!

Unfortunately, the joke’s still on us for another year.

by Screen Name 20 on Apr 1, 2010 9:13 AM EDT reply actions

"as long as I am lucid"

Great line! I almost did a spit take.

by threezerofour on Apr 1, 2010 9:27 AM EDT reply actions

Great joke, too early in the year for when it actually will happen lol

by Ant on Apr 1, 2010 9:34 AM EDT reply actions

I hate you

you got me good

Team McNabb
I've been waiting my whole life for an Eagles Championship
RIP JJ

by sports00fan00 on Apr 1, 2010 9:37 AM EDT reply actions

Ha, almost gave me a heart attack until I realized the date

eff you we winning anyway
A.I. IS BACKKKKKKK

by eagleswin on Apr 1, 2010 9:43 AM EDT reply actions

Perfectly executed

Looks just like the real thing but with one subtle giveaway (the “as long as I’m still lucid” bit).

Well done, sir(s).

by Aphilfan on Apr 1, 2010 9:44 AM EDT reply actions

Well played, I took this seriously for a few seconds.

Scar tissue is stronger than muscle tissue. Realize the strength, move on.

by JCB79 on Apr 1, 2010 10:08 AM EDT reply actions

I also read about a guy who pitches with both hands in the Yankees organization.

by Wet Luzinski on Apr 1, 2010 10:16 AM EDT reply actions

I think this also needs a quote along the lines of:

The Phillies and Amaro are clearly heading into uncharted waters, and the general manager bristled in response at some of the reporters’ questions about the wisdom of signing such an old player in a key role.

“There will always be critics about the moves we make as an organization,” he said. “Responding to them is not part of my job description, so I’m not going to answer that. My job is to get the best players for the ballclub and do whatever we can to get to and win another World Series. Jamie does that for us. Period.”

by Wet Luzinski on Apr 1, 2010 10:37 AM EDT reply actions

applause

You magnificent bastard.

http://www.thegoodphight.com

by WholeCamels on Apr 1, 2010 10:41 AM EDT up reply actions

a pander for a mock smug advisory warning.

by Wet Luzinski on Apr 1, 2010 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions

My fav line is the “I feel like I am 38.” Ok, I know I wrote it, but it gives me the giggles.

For Who? My teammates.

For What? To Win.

How Much? Where do I sign?

by jonk on Apr 1, 2010 10:52 AM EDT reply actions

Well done sirs

Didn’t fool me (probably because I’ve been bitten by a couple stupid jokes already today and was hyper-sensitized) but this is almost scarily realistic.

by phatj on Apr 1, 2010 11:59 AM EDT reply actions