"Brett Myers stood beside his locker late Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium and expressed confidence that the Phillies would return to the World Series next season.

He couldn't be as certain about his own future.

Having completed the final season of a three-year, $25.75 million contract, Myers is expected to become a free agent during the 15-day filing period that began Thursday. He has spent his entire eight-year career with the Phillies, but unless he's willing to accept a short-term, low-salary contract, he may have to move on.

"We've got a great team here, so hopefully I can be part of this again next year," said Myers, a 29-year-old right-hander. "But that's a decision for (general manager) Ruben (Amaro Jr.) and the team to make. That's offseason stuff. We'll just see what the future holds.""