Myers, Brett

- Starting Pitcher, Houston Astros

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NL
Age	30
Bats or Throws	Right

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Myers Lemon?

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Reviewed by SteveP
March 07, 2010
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Last updated: March 07, 2010

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In 2008, Myers started off giving up 10 home runs in April and found himself in the minor leagues by the middle of the season. He raised everyone's hopes by pitching a solid, borderline great month upon being recalled, before fading at the end of the season. All those hopes were dashed in 2009 when he gave up six home runs in his first two starts and a total of 17 the first two months of his abbreviated season.

And now he is in even a worse ballpark.

Myers strikeout rates have fallen the past three years and while he won't repeat the ridiculous 23.4% HR/FB of 2009, his *normal* 15% is going to lead to some hurt. He remains a highly volatile prospect and neither the ballpark nor the bullpen has improved, the batting support will be significantly worse. 8-0-4.50-1.40-150. 175IP

Positives / Upside	A change of scenary and better control of off the field issues has to help? Myers still has a million dollar arm and if he can mitigate the long ball just a little bit, he could return to fantasy usefulness. 10-0-3.85-175. 205IP
Negatives / Downside	Every year it was, "but he's only x years old". Well, he'll be 30 in August and he's posted ERA's under 4.25 twice in his career and that was four years ago. Even in a good year he gives up 50% more home runs than an average starter, and with his strikeout rates falling that's not a path to fantasy gold. 8-0-4.75-1.45-120. 150IP
Recommendation	Buy at cost
Draft Position	327