In case you are too lazy to click on the above links (which may be excessive), let’s do a quick timeline of Phillie fans/Myers douche-baggery:
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August 10, 1998: JD Drew, who, upon his agents advice, turned down the Phillies contract offer after being drafted by the team, plays in Philadelphia for the first time. Boos and battery throwing ensues.
June 23, 2006: Myers is arrested in downtown Boston for assaulting his wife in manner described as “vicious” by the 911 caller. He reportedly punched her in the face and then dragged her by her hair, all in public. His wife eventually drops the charges.
August 25th, 2007: After a loss, Myers gets into a verbal confrontation with Sam Carchidi, a reporter for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Before lunging at Carchidi, Myers calls the reporter “retarded” and a “fucking idiot.”
July 1, 2008: After giving up a lead-leading 24 homeruns with a stellar 3-9 record and 5.84 ERA, Myers is demoted to triple-A Lehigh Valley. Naturally, his wife blames herself.
And yes, this is a bitter reaction to the Phillies-Braves game last night. At least Chipper is back, going 1-3 with a double and two walks. So, if I may, allow me to retract my earlier advice.
