Mike Myers - a baseball memory.

5ToolPlayer · 01-08-2002, 12:28 PM

I never paid much attention to this guy before this past September 1st, but he made a lasting impression on me that day. I would like to share it with you...

I was taking my boss' son to a game at PacBell. He is a Rockies fan and I have a friend who has seats right by the visitor's bull pen. I thought we would go early for batting practice - see the players up close, get him a few autographs, maybe even a foul ball. But when we got to the park that day, there was no BP. As often happens at the end of the season, there was a group day on the field before the game. I was really po'd, but not much I could do. The kid scrounged around for a few players autographs, but frankly there were not many players around.

Then one guy comes out of the Rockies dugout with his glove and he comes walking down the sideline to the right field seats. He starts playing catch with a young kid in the stands. My boss' son grabs his glove and goes over to them and the 3 of them have a catch for about 10 minutes.

The player was Mike Myers. By this simple act, this guy made a lasting memory for these 2 kids (and me) - a catch with a major league ball player. He's a journeyman player that will forever be in MY Hall of Fame.

Xanadu Dragon · 01-08-2002, 12:31 PM

Sounds familiar - - - have you ever posted the story someone else?

5ToolPlayer · 01-08-2002, 12:37 PM

I have a chat site for the Giants that I probably posted it in, but nowhere other than that.

sweaver · 01-08-2002, 12:40 PM

Steve, I had a story with some similarities about Bruce Ruffin. Maybe that is what you are thinking of.

Does all that offense make Rockies' pitchers nice guys? Just a thought.

Xanadu Dragon · 01-08-2002, 12:51 PM

That must be it sweaver.

Great story 5T. Gotta love players like that - - they actually get it.

Xanadu Dragon · 01-08-2002, 01:08 PM

GM Garagiola makes 'crucial' addition to staff
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Associated Press

PHOENIX -- The World Series champion Arizona Diamondbacks acquired left-handed, submarine-style reliever Mike Myers from the Colorado Rockies on Monday.

The Rockies obtained promising young outfielder Jack Cust and minor league catcher J.D. Closser.

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Cust in Colorado - - - he may hit 50 HRs. Wow!

SmedIndy · 01-08-2002, 01:40 PM

Myers for Cust??? BWAH-HAHAHAHAH!

When the geezers break down, and Arizona wins 76 games even with Unit and Schilling, I'll throw a huge party for everyone!

gyb13 · 01-08-2002, 01:55 PM

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[i]Cust in Colorado - - - he may hit 50 HRs. Wow! [/b]

Word now is that Colorado is looking to ship out Cust to improve at RP and 3B. They feel like his defensive skills make him AL material only. One rumor is to Oakland, perhaps for Luis Vizcaino.

Xanadu Dragon · 01-08-2002, 02:11 PM

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Originally posted by gyb13
Word now is that Colorado is looking to ship out Cust to improve at RP and 3B. They feel like his defensive skills make him AL material only. One rumor is to Oakland, perhaps for Luis Vizcaino.

Beat ya to it! See: http://www.netshrine.com/vbulletin2/...&threadid=1730

01-08-2002, 12:28 PM	#1
5ToolPlayer NetShrine Hot Prospect Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 22	Mike Myers - a baseball memory. I never paid much attention to this guy before this past September 1st, but he made a lasting impression on me that day. I would like to share it with you... I was taking my boss' son to a game at PacBell. He is a Rockies fan and I have a friend who has seats right by the visitor's bull pen. I thought we would go early for batting practice - see the players up close, get him a few autographs, maybe even a foul ball. But when we got to the park that day, there was no BP. As often happens at the end of the season, there was a group day on the field before the game. I was really po'd, but not much I could do. The kid scrounged around for a few players autographs, but frankly there were not many players around. Then one guy comes out of the Rockies dugout with his glove and he comes walking down the sideline to the right field seats. He starts playing catch with a young kid in the stands. My boss' son grabs his glove and goes over to them and the 3 of them have a catch for about 10 minutes. The player was Mike Myers. By this simple act, this guy made a lasting memory for these 2 kids (and me) - a catch with a major league ball player. He's a journeyman player that will forever be in MY Hall of Fame. __________________ "Baseball is like church. Many attend but few understand." -Wes Westrum

01-08-2002, 12:31 PM	#2
Xanadu Dragon NetShrine Creator & Curator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NetShrine WHQ Posts: 2,704	Sounds familiar - - - have you ever posted the story someone else? __________________ Steve, Forum Administrator PLEASE READ: Community Standards . : ~ : PLEASE SHOP: Our Stuff! : ~ : HOW CAN YOU: Help? : ~ : BE NICE: To Your Fav Baseball Person.

01-08-2002, 12:37 PM	#3
5ToolPlayer NetShrine Hot Prospect Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 22	I have a chat site for the Giants that I probably posted it in, but nowhere other than that. __________________ "Baseball is like church. Many attend but few understand." -Wes Westrum

01-08-2002, 12:51 PM	#5
Xanadu Dragon NetShrine Creator & Curator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NetShrine WHQ Posts: 2,704	That must be it sweaver. Great story 5T. Gotta love players like that - - they actually get it. __________________ Steve, Forum Administrator PLEASE READ: Community Standards . : ~ : PLEASE SHOP: Our Stuff! : ~ : HOW CAN YOU: Help? : ~ : BE NICE: To Your Fav Baseball Person.

01-08-2002, 01:08 PM	#6
Xanadu Dragon NetShrine Creator & Curator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NetShrine WHQ Posts: 2,704	GM Garagiola makes 'crucial' addition to staff -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Associated Press PHOENIX -- The World Series champion Arizona Diamondbacks acquired left-handed, submarine-style reliever Mike Myers from the Colorado Rockies on Monday. The Rockies obtained promising young outfielder Jack Cust and minor league catcher J.D. Closser. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cust in Colorado - - - he may hit 50 HRs. Wow! __________________ Steve, Forum Administrator PLEASE READ: Community Standards . : ~ : PLEASE SHOP: Our Stuff! : ~ : HOW CAN YOU: Help? : ~ : BE NICE: To Your Fav Baseball Person.

01-08-2002, 12:40 PM	#4
sweaver Netshrine Cleanup Hitter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Mountain State Posts: 8,883	Steve, I had a story with some similarities about Bruce Ruffin. Maybe that is what you are thinking of. Does all that offense make Rockies' pitchers nice guys? Just a thought.

01-08-2002, 01:40 PM	#7
SmedIndy NetShrine's Historian Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Zionsville, IN Posts: 10,569	Myers for Cust??? BWAH-HAHAHAHAH! When the geezers break down, and Arizona wins 76 games even with Unit and Schilling, I'll throw a huge party for everyone!

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