Brett Myers needed six words to sum up his last two nights at Citizens Bank Park:
"From the penthouse to the outhouse."
He allowed two runs in the ninth inning last night in a 4-2 loss to the Florida Marlins at Citizens Bank Park, after he struck out the side in Wednesday's victory. It was a bad inning from the jump. Mike Jacobs, who had gone a Marlins record 33 at-bats without a hit, singled to center to start the ninth. Maybe it's just me, but as soon as Jacobs hit that first-pitch fastball to center, I thought something was afoot. I mean, the guy had broken an offensive futility record held by Brad Penny. You know you're struggling when a pitcher can get a hit before you.
Myers entered the game last night to The Outlaw's "(Ghost) Riders in the Sky," which he has cued up to start at about the 31-second mark. That's one of the two songs he has used in the past. It's a good song, but you -- our loyal readers -- obviously have different ideas for what Myers should use.
So check out our poll and vote here.
(I hate to be a Debbie Downer, but Myers is very unlikely to pick Thunderstruck -- which would be a solid choice -- because Cole Hamels uses that song before his starts.)
I know Myers still likes The Outlaws as a full-time possibility. He also likes Ozzy Osbourne's "I Don't Wanna Stop," Disturbed's "Down with the Sickness," and AC/DC's "TNT."
I like The White Stripes' "Seven Nation Army." But knowing that Myers likes something heavy, Drowning Pool's "Bodies," or POD's "Lights Out" work. The lyrics to Lights Out are perfect, but maybe a little too cocky for the baseball world. I'm sure somebody would be offended -- you know, there's that whole unwritten baseball code thing -- if Myers entered the game to a song that sang, "It's lights out. Game over. If you wanna, you can check my stats."
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Charlie Manuel is happy to have Russell Branyan on his bench, while Shane Victorino might have suffered a minor setback.
The Phillies optioned Geoff Geary to triple-A Ottawa to make room for Branyan on the 25-man roster. Geary had an 8.31 ERA in six appearances since he joined the club after the first time the team optioned him. In 8 2/3 innings, he had allowed 14 hits and five walks. Simply put, Clay Condrey has pitched better. The Phillies also made room for Branyan on the 40-man roster by designating righthander Zack Segovia for assignment.
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Comments (10)
just gave a listen to Drowning Pool's "Bodies" off your link, and i'm pretty sure Papelbon stopped using it in Boston cause it was scaring the kids... veto.
Posted by CubeHostage | August 10, 2007 11:01 AM
Posted on August 10, 2007 11:01
Papelbon did use it but as far as I know he stopped using it just because he wanted something different, not because it was scaring the kids. This song has been used alot in Pro Wrestling, where I first heard it. If he scared kids they wouldn't use it then because 25% of the audience is kids. I like this song.
I agree that he shouldn't use Thunderstruck..a shame to rip off a team mate. Plus alot of players use it.
Posted by Deb | August 10, 2007 11:40 AM
Posted on August 10, 2007 11:40
How about "Momma Said Knock You Out"? It would go with Myers' enthusiasm for, um, boxing.
Posted by Andrew | August 10, 2007 12:03 PM
Posted on August 10, 2007 12:03
Can we talk about Manual pulling Kendrick after 71 pitches? To send up Helms to bunt and shorten his bench? Christ almighty, Kendrick could have bunted (or struck out) just as easily.
I usually defend Charlie but think his brain got waterlogged in the rain. And why use Myers back to back, now Atlanta is in town and he is unavailable for tonight, at least.
Branyan is a strikeout that hits home runs on occasion. I thought we had that position covered already. Hope I'm wrong.
Sorry, I'm still drying out and pissed about last night and Pat Gillick comments about 3-3 being OK for this homestand. I needed to vent.
Posted by jimmymack | August 10, 2007 12:49 PM
Posted on August 10, 2007 12:49
is it to late to suggest a tune.
AC/DC is the right band but "back in black" is the best choice by far its got a great intro, perfect for a closer entering a game.
Posted by Tim hoffman | August 10, 2007 1:32 PM
Posted on August 10, 2007 13:32
jimmymack, I agree with you totally. Manual said it was because they were starting to see Kendrick's pitches better...but still..leave him in, let him bunt. Then if he let's a runner on, take him out. But at 71 pitches for 7 innings? With our bullpen? Please..ya gotta keep him in.
Posted by Deb | August 10, 2007 1:35 PM
Posted on August 10, 2007 13:35
When I saw the box score last night, I couldn't believe he lasted only 7 innings. Either something wasn't reported (Manuel knew Kendrick feeling sore, but didn't tell the media) or we're just over-examining this, but to leave after only 71 pitches makes you wonder.
Posted by Chris | August 10, 2007 2:15 PM
Posted on August 10, 2007 14:15
Some sugestions: I highly recommend songs by Swedish power metal band Sabaton: Primo Victoria, Counterstike and Attero Dominatus. AC/DC: "Back in Black"----- The Gap Band: "You Dropped A Bomb On Me"----Red Hot Chili Peppers: "Can't Stop"---The Beastie Boys songs: Sabotage and Sure Shot----Dire Straits: "Money For Nothing" Great start! ---and "Bad Reputation" by Joan Jett who was also born in Philadelphia. and Metallica: "One"
Posted by Jeff | August 10, 2007 4:53 PM
Posted on August 10, 2007 16:53
Here's a song for Myers: "Ironman" by Black Sabbath.
Posted by Rob | August 11, 2007 4:10 PM
Posted on August 11, 2007 16:10
How about Kim by Eminem?
Posted by Joe | August 11, 2007 7:27 PM
Posted on August 11, 2007 19:27