...And You Thought He Was Done!

According to sources, the Seattle Mariners MAY be interested in signing 49-year-old LHP Jamie Moyer!

Yes, the veteran southpaw still hopes to return in 2012, and I say...

AMEN! (translated, So Be It)

Moyer (age 45), pitches in game 3 of the 2008 World Series. Image courtesy of http://www.baseballmusings.com/archives/JamieMoyer800000000171_10252008_worldseries.jpg

Moyer could theoretically go on forever as long as he can still throw something that remotely resembles a "fast"ball in some way shape or form, and if he learns the knuckleball...he could pitch well into his 50s or 60s if he sees fit. (Just a fact, the oldest professional baseball player was 59-year-old Satchel Paige, who began his career in 1927, in the Negro Leagues, and retired in 1965 with the Kansas City Athletics. (He also spent 1966 in the minor leagues!)

While he may not be an overpowering presence on the mound, he could fit in nicely with a team that has not had a good year since 1995.

While Moyer may only be used as a starter for part of the season, he could become a good lefty specialist if the Mariners are concerned about him wearing down as the season progresses.

Here's to wishing Jamie Moyer gets a real shot and returns for 2012 and (hopefully) many more years to come. He is one of the genuine good guys in baseball today and is in incredible shape at a VERY advanced age (for athletes).