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Moyer, 49, makes Rockies roster (St. Petersburg Times)

**Times wires**

Friday, March 30, 2012

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Jamie Moyer, at 49 years old, made the Rockies' starting
rotation, manager Jim Tracy said Friday.

The lefty, entering his 25th season, posted a 2.77 spring earned-run average.
He will follow righty Jeremy Guthrie and start the second game of the season,
April 7 at Houston.

Moyer will be the oldest to start a game since Satchel Paige at 59 in 1965,
ESPN said, and could become the oldest to earn a win. The last player to play
in the majors at 49 was infielder Julio Franco in 2007.

"I think he can still be very, very effective," Tracy said. "He has incredible
know-how. He's an incredible pitch-maker. When he's right, he can carve a
strike zone up."

Moyer, who was unavailable for comment, missed last season after elbow
ligament replacement surgery (also known as Tommy John surgery). Tracy said
when he informed Moyer of his decision, Moyer thanked him.

"I stopped him right there and said, 'Thank you is not necessary because we
don't give handouts here. Your professionalism and the way you've handled
yourself is immensely appreciated,' " Tracy said. "He earned it."

Moyer will be the active ...

St. Petersburg Times