Red Sox claim LHP Mike Myers from Seattle
When the Red Sox acquired Mike Myers from the Seattle Mariners, he helped bolster a bullpen that was poised for a postseason run. Despite only posting a 4.20 ERA in a Sox uniform, Myers was a vital part of the ’04 World Series champions.
Myers was acquired in order to do one thing – get left-handed hitters out. Fortunately for the Red Sox, Myers did just that. He was called on to face one batter in eleven different situations. He was successful in 9 of 11 chances, proving his worth to Sox fans everywhere.
In the postseason, Myers was not called on often; however, when his number was called, he had great success. At the time, the Yankees had a power hitting lefty, Hideki Matsui. Myers’ job was to eliminate him in that series, doing so on multiple occasions – including a strikeout in Game 5 of the ALCS.
The 2017 Red Sox are in a very similar position to the ’04 club. They could really use a lefty-specialist, so I would not be surprised to see Dombrowski make a similar move.
This isn’t exactly a waiver wire deal that will stick out to the casual Sox fan, but since he contributed to breaking the curse he deserves to be included.