Jamie Moyer (Tommy John surgery) remains optimistic about coming back in 2012 but realizes he'll likely have to accept a non-guaranteed deal.

"It may be difficult to find a job at the age of 49," Moyer said. "Then again, it may not be. I know where I stand. I'll probably get a spring-training invitation, and rightly so. I don't have a problem with that." Moyer, who said doctors told him his surgery was "very successful," added that he's likely to pitch in winter ball next year to see where he's at before trying to catch on with a team for the 2012 season.

Jamie Moyer underwent Tommy John elbow surgery on Wednesday.

Moyer said in a statement afterward that he is looking forward to the challenge of returning for the 2012 season. And a challenge it will be. He turned 48 last month and could struggle to find a club that is willing to take a chance on him despite his undeniable recent success.

David Murphy of the Philadelphia Daily News confirms that Jamie Moyer will undergo Tommy John surgery on Wednesday.

Moyer announced on his charity's Facebook page Monday that he was undergoing surgery this week, but didn't specify the nature of the procedure. Either way, the 48-year-old left-hander intends to make a comeback. We won't see him again until 2012, if at all.

According to the Facebook page of Jamie Moyer's charity, the veteran left-hander will undergo surgery on his left elbow on Wednesday.

He isn't going down without a fight. The message on The Moyer Foundation's Facebook page read as follows: "It's official - Jamie is having surgery Wednesday and we are cautiously optimistic superman will make a comeback!" Moyer, who recently turned 48 years old, re-injured his elbow while pitching in the Dominican Winter League earlier this month. If Tommy John surgery is required, he likely wouldn't pitch in the majors until 2012. Whether he actually makes it back or not, you have to respect his love for the game.

Jamie Moyer said he plans to continue pitching no matter what the results of the recent MRI on his injured pitching elbow are.

"My plans are to get healthy and continue pitching," Moyer said, adding that even if it's determined he needs Tommy John surgery, it "wouldn't change my plans." Moyer turns 48 in less than a week and is coming off a season where he held a 4.84 ERA but surprisingly good 1.10 WHIP over 19 starts. It'd be hard to imagine him realistically coming back from a major operation at his age, but he's defied the odds to this point.

Jamie Moyer underwent an MRI on his left elbow Tuesday.

The results aren't yet known. Moyer injured his elbow while pitching in the Dominican Winter League last week and may have to walk away from the game. The left-hander, who turns 48 later this month, missed the final three months of the 2010 season due to sprained ulnar collateral ligament and a strained flexor pronator tendon in his left elbow.

Jamie Moyer will undergo an MRI on his left elbow Tuesday.

Moyer injured the elbow while pitching in the Dominican Winter League last week and now seems likely to retire from the game of baseball. He does not have a contract yet for next season and he had trouble with his throwing elbow throughout 2010. The 47-year-old has a 4.24 career ERA.

Escogido GM Moises Alou believes free agent Jamie Moyer's career is over after the left-hander reinjured his elbow in a Dominican Winter League game Saturday.

That'd be a sad way for Moyer to end it, but let's wait until he gets back to the U.S. and has some doctors look at the elbow before we rule him out.

Free agent Jamie Moyer reportedly injured his elbow pitching for Escogido of the Dominican Winter League on Saturday.

Moyer missed much of the season with elbow problems, so if this is a major setback, he might choose to give up his comeback bid. Moyer, who turns 48 later this month, went to the Dominican Republic in the hopes of landing a spot in some team's rotation next year.

According to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com, the Phillies are "highly unlikely" to re-sign free agent pitcher Jamie Moyer.

Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. told Zolecki that he has concerns about Moyer's "health" and "age," and that the Phils would not be willing to offer the 47-year-old anything more than a non-guaranteed minor league contract. Moyer is pitching this winter in the Dominican and hoping to return for his 24th MLB season. He had a 4.84 ERA in 19 starts this past year.

Jamie Moyer has elected to become a free agent.

The 47-year-old is spending his offseason pitching for the Escogido Lions of the Dominican Winter League. If all goes well down there, he should be able to find a job as a long reliever heading into 2011, possibly with the Phillies. Moyer had a 4.84 ERA in 19 starts this past season.

Jamie Moyer has agreed to pitch this offseason for the Escogido Lions of the Dominican Winter League.

Moyer, nearly 48, is hoping to prove that his elbow is healthy and hoping that the Phillies will bring him back for another year as a long reliever. He pitched in an instructional league earlier this month and will now test his surgically-repaired arm against more active competition.

Phillies manager Charlie Manuel confirmed Sunday that veteran lefty Jamie Moyer (elbow) will not pitch this postseason.

Moyer is nearly recovered from the elbow injury that cost him the last few months of the regular season, but the Phillies don't want to push the 47-year-old impending free agent. "He hasn't pitched in a game," said Manuel. "I find that a little tough" It's not known if Moyer will be back for 2011.

Jaime Moyer (elbow) is scheduled to throw another bullpen session Friday.

Moyer threw 20 pitches -- all fastballs -- in his first bullpen session Monday. The veteran left-hander has considered pitching in the Instructional League, but has yet to discuss the situation with the team. "I'm assuming we'll just wait and see how things progress and go from there," said Moyer. "Everything has been positive so far. To set any timetables on it, I don't think it's fair." Moyer, who turns 48 in November, will be a free agent after the season.

Jamie Moyer threw a bullpen session Monday for the first time since suffering an elbow injury in late-July.

Moyer threw 20 pitches, all of them "fastballs." "My biggest goal is to prove to myself that I'm healthy and that I can pitch,'' said the veteran southpaw. Moyer, who turns 48 in November, would like to win a job out of spring training next season, depending upon his health.

Jamie Moyer (elbow) played catch from 90 feet Saturday.

Moyer plans to move that distance out to 120 feet early next week. He posted a 9-9 record, a 4.84 ERA and a 1.10 WHIP in 19 starts this year and is hoping to be ready for the start of spring training next season.

Jamie Moyer (elbow) played a successful game of catch Monday.

Moyer has been ruled out for the rest of the season with with a sprained ulnar collateral ligament and strained flexor pronator tendon, but he is rehabbing with an eye on returning in 2011. The 47-year-old turned in a 9-9 record, 4.84 ERA and 1.10 WHIP over 19 starts this season.

Jamie Moyer will not require surgery on his injured left elbow but is expected to miss the rest of the season anyway.

Moyer met with Dr. Lewis Yocum in Los Angeles on Wednesday after being diagnosed with a sprained ulnar collateral ligament and a strained tendon in his elbow. He has not announced if he will pitch next season.

Jamie Moyer will meet with Dr. Lewis Yocum in Los Angeles on Wednesday for a second opinion on his left elbow.

Moyer suffered a sprained ulnar collateral ligament and a strained tendon in his elbow last week. The 47-year-old left-hander hopes to rest and rehab the elbow, but if surgery is needed, his 24-year career could be over.

Phillies placed LHP Jamie Moyer on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained ulnar collateral ligament and a strained tendon in his elbow.

The move happened over the weekend. Moyer, 47, is expected to miss the rest of the 2010 season and could call it a career if he is unable to get back to full health this offseason. He will leave behind a 9-9 record, a 4.84 ERA and a 1.10 WHIP, accomplished this season over 19 starts.