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 More Phillies NewsPhillies LinksBrett Myers turned a breakout season into a substantial raise on Thursday, agreeing to a one-year, $3.3 million contract. The pact allows Myers and the Phillies to skip the first of what can be up to three years of arbitration eligibility for the right-hander, who can become a free agent after the 2008 season. Myers earned $445,000 in 2005, a year in which he went 13-8 with a 3.72 ERA in 34 starts, shaving nearly two runs off his ERA from the previous season. Though a poor stretch came in June and September, he was a valuable No. 2 starter behind ace Jon Lieber. "As always, we are pleased to have signed Brett to a fair deal," said assistant general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. "Brett had a solid year in 2005 and we're hopeful he will step up even further in 2006." |
