Old Dog - Old Tricks

Moyer - at 49 years old

It can be common-place for pitchers - throw, injure, recover, throw, injure, recover.... Jamie Moyer is up to his old tricks. My favorite pitcher of all time - on his quest for another comeback.

Jamie Moyer Starts Big League Comeback

Former Philadelphia Phillies star Jamie Moyer is in Clearwater attempting to the near-impossible: return to the big league at the age of 49 after surgery.

Moyer had Tommy John surgery in December to repair ligament damage. He is not under contract to the Phillies but Moyer is working with the Phillies and their team doctors, with Ruben Amaro’s permission, to rehab.

Moyer’s goal is to make it to spring training and make the 25-man roster of a major league team. "We're providing him our space in Clearwater and our expertise," Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. told MLB.com.

Moyer grew up in Sellersville, Pa., and went to St. Joseph’s before starting a 24-season career in the majors.

If Moyer does come back, he would be the second-oldest pitcher in major league history to pitch on a regular basis.

myfoxphilly.com
Published : Wednesday, 31 Aug 2011, 1:41 PM EDT