Was acquiring Jamie Moyer a short term or long term decision?

Question

Since acquiring Jamie Moyer in August of 2006, Moyer has won more games since that time than any other Phillie pitcher. He has won 29 games Hammel is second with 27

When the Phillies acquired Moyer, did they realistically think that two years later he would be their winningest pitcher, or did they aquire him just to finish off the 2006 season?

Answer 1

Short term would be my assumption, but the Phils didn't (and still don't) have one of the better rotations in the NL. Probably one of the worst. I think everyone is surprised with the amount of success Moyer has had. Plus, who knows how much longer he will pitch? He is 45 after all...

Answer 2

yeah, jamie has proven most detractors wrong by still being effective--at age 45. He will probably be back next year, too, and maybe pitch till he's 50. And have you noticed how much he hustles covering first base or going after a ground ball? Many younger players should watch and learn.  

Answer 3

I have to believe that when they acquired Moyer they were thinking he would do ok that season, but anything beyond that is a bonus. The fact that he is their winningest pitchers since then...is that to Moyer's credit or does it indicate that the rest of the rotation isn't very good?

Moyer keeps himself in very good condition, he's a true pro with a good attitude, so as long as his arm holds up someone will be happy to have him.

Answer 4

I really think it was a short-term fix for the Phillies' struggling pitching staff. If I'm not mistaken, he was voted the slowest-throwing pitcher in the league by MLB opponents. I don't think the Phillies thought he would have this much success, they picked him up because they thought he was a veteran who could help out their younger pitchers and win them a couple games.