Sunday, February 25, 2007

Feb. 25 -- HE'S NOT THAT OLD

Happy Sunday, everyone.

Much has been made, in The News Journal and elsewhere, about Jamie Moyer's (left) advanced age (44) and extensive major-league experience (20 seasons). Apparently, it's on the minds of fans in Clearwater, too.

Charlie Manuel was walking past some fans at the Carpenter Complex yesterday when someone asked if he played with Moyer. Manuel turned 63 last month, and his playing career ended in Japan in 1981, five years before Moyer made his major-league debut. Still, Manuel humored the inquisitive fan.

"Somebody asked, did Jamie play with me," Manuel recounted with a smile. "I said, 'Yes.'"

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