July 2, 2008
The first-place team in the National League East just sent their opening day starter down to the minors. That’s right, the Philadelphia Phillies were forced to send right-hander Brett Myers to the AAA Lehigh Valley Ironpigs. Myers is 3-9 this season with a 5.84 ERA.
“We’re in a playoff race, and I have to be there to help my team,” Myers said last night. “This isn’t a question of what I want to do. It’s what I have to do. . . . Obviously, I need to get my head in the right spot.
“I wasn’t prepared to become a starter because my heart and my mind-set were still in the bullpen. That’s my fault.”
Thanks for admitting that!
Photo Caption: “Daddy stinks at baseball! Daddy stinks at baseball!”
Let’s open this photo caption up to the comments. Maybe, “Daddy, why is this new stadium so small?”
“C’mon kids, daddy wants to show you what he pitches at his new job…it’s called an Orange Julius.”
“Get over here right now or I will beat the living crap out of your mother and get away with it because she’ll drop the charges.”
“Look daddy!!!! You’re not getting booed here at the Easton Airport!!! Oh, nevermind… that guy over there just booed you.”
“Daddy, maybe in the minors you won’t serve up so many homers!”