Phillies pitcher Brett Myers charged with hitting wife - RedsZone.com - Cincinnati Reds Fans' Home for Baseball Discussion

savafan · 06-23-2006, 01:18 PM

http://www.boston.com/sports/basebal...olence_charge/

By Andrew Ryan, Associated Press Writer | June 23, 2006

BOSTON --Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Brett Myers was arrested Friday and charged with hitting his wife in the face on a street not far from Fenway Park.

Myers, who was scheduled to pitch Saturday against the Red Sox, pleaded not guilty to assault charges at his arraignment Friday in Boston Municipal Court, said David Procopio, a spokesman for the Suffolk County District Attorney's office. Myers' next court date is Aug. 4.

Myers was arguing with his wife shortly after midnight at the corner of Boylston and Dalton streets, Procopio said. The woman and two witnesses told police the 25-year-old pitcher hit her. One witness told investigators Myers also pulled her hair.

"The evidence at this point leads us to believe the victim was struck in the left side of her face," Procopio said. He added that investigators are trying to determine if Myers hit her with a fist or open hand and whether he hit her more than once.

Police responded to a 911 call and found Myers' wife crying with a swollen face, Procopio said. Officers found Myers nearby and arrested him. Myers was booked by Boston police and his wife posted his $200 bail. Procopio did not know how long Myers spent in jail.

Procopio said he would not identify Myers' wife because she is a domestic violence victim. A player biography on Major League Baseball's Web site says Myers married Kim Wickman in September 2002 and the couple has a 3-year-old daughter.

The Phillies had no immediate comment.

As part of his bail conditions, Myers must not initiate contact with his wife and can see her only if she wants to see him. The judge also ruled that if Myers is arrested again while out on bail he can be jailed for up to two months.

Myers, 6-foot-4 and 240 pounds, made his debut with the Phillies in July 2002. This season, he is 5-3 with a 3.77 ERA.

Falls City Beer · 06-23-2006, 01:24 PM

He should pitch and catch in prison for this little stunt.

dabvu2498 · 06-23-2006, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by savafan

Myers, 6-foot-4 and 240 pounds, made his debut with the Phillies in July 2002. This season, he is 5-3 with a 3.77 ERA.

Wife is probably 5'3 110. She should get some swings at him with a bat.

Reds4Life · 06-23-2006, 01:25 PM

Sounds like a quality person.

:thumbdown

harangatang · 06-23-2006, 01:25 PM

Always good to hear stories like this, what a positive role model. I guess Freel's DUIs don't even come close to the severity of this.

CTA513 · 06-23-2006, 02:01 PM

Myers must be taking tips from some Bengals players.

:thumbdown

jimbo · 06-23-2006, 02:02 PM

What a class act. I lose all respect for a guy like that. I hope he gets the maximum punishment and his wife wakes up and leaves him. There's a good chance this isn't the first time it's happened.

flyer85 · 06-23-2006, 02:03 PM

sounds like a real prince

crazybob60 · 06-23-2006, 02:13 PM

All respect has been lost for Myers, and doesn't he already have some anger issues already? Seems that I have read this somewhere although I could be mistaken.

dman · 06-23-2006, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Falls City Beer

He should pitch and catch in prison for this little stunt.

He would likely do more catching than pitching

dabvu2498 · 06-23-2006, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dman

He would likely do more catching than pitching

He's a 6'4 240 pro athlete. Somebody would like that cookie but might have a hard time getting it...

Aw heck, who are we kidding... he's not going to jail. He'll be able to hire a good lawyer, even in Boston.

Team Clark · 06-23-2006, 03:01 PM

Jim Bowden will trade for him by the end of the week so they can share notes....

KronoRed · 06-23-2006, 03:43 PM

Lock him up..for a long time

06-23-2006, 03:46 PM

I met Brett Myers down at spring training this year. Im involved with making a CD for the Phillies and we were talking to players to see who would be interested in being involved. Jimmy Rollins was real cool, a couple other guys were cool, but I didnt like Myers. He seemed kind of a jerk and you could tell he thought very highly of himself. Anyway, no one probably cares but just throwing in two cents. Ive been lurking on this sight for a long time and decided to make my first post.

shredda2000 · 06-23-2006, 03:51 PM

welcome whodey!!!

06-23-2006, 01:18 PM	#1
savafan Maple SERP Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 17,485	Phillies pitcher Brett Myers charged with hitting wife http://www.boston.com/sports/basebal...olence_charge/ By Andrew Ryan, Associated Press Writer \| June 23, 2006 BOSTON --Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Brett Myers was arrested Friday and charged with hitting his wife in the face on a street not far from Fenway Park. Myers, who was scheduled to pitch Saturday against the Red Sox, pleaded not guilty to assault charges at his arraignment Friday in Boston Municipal Court, said David Procopio, a spokesman for the Suffolk County District Attorney's office. Myers' next court date is Aug. 4. Myers was arguing with his wife shortly after midnight at the corner of Boylston and Dalton streets, Procopio said. The woman and two witnesses told police the 25-year-old pitcher hit her. One witness told investigators Myers also pulled her hair. "The evidence at this point leads us to believe the victim was struck in the left side of her face," Procopio said. He added that investigators are trying to determine if Myers hit her with a fist or open hand and whether he hit her more than once. Police responded to a 911 call and found Myers' wife crying with a swollen face, Procopio said. Officers found Myers nearby and arrested him. Myers was booked by Boston police and his wife posted his $200 bail. Procopio did not know how long Myers spent in jail. Procopio said he would not identify Myers' wife because she is a domestic violence victim. A player biography on Major League Baseball's Web site says Myers married Kim Wickman in September 2002 and the couple has a 3-year-old daughter. The Phillies had no immediate comment. As part of his bail conditions, Myers must not initiate contact with his wife and can see her only if she wants to see him. The judge also ruled that if Myers is arrested again while out on bail he can be jailed for up to two months. Myers, 6-foot-4 and 240 pounds, made his debut with the Phillies in July 2002. This season, he is 5-3 with a 3.77 ERA. __________________ This is the Cal Ripkin Jr. of typos. If you ask me to join your fantasy baseball league and I select Legolas in the first round, don't be angry at me. It's not my fault I've read up on the players and you haven't.

06-23-2006, 01:24 PM	#2
Falls City Beer Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 24,098	Re: Phillies pitcher Brett Myers charged with hitting wife He should pitch and catch in prison for this little stunt.

06-23-2006, 01:25 PM	#4
Reds4Life Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 3,918	Re: Phillies pitcher Brett Myers charged with hitting wife Sounds like a quality person. :thumbdown __________________ Pessimists are well informed optimists

06-23-2006, 01:25 PM	#5
harangatang Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,493	Re: Phillies pitcher Brett Myers charged with hitting wife Always good to hear stories like this, what a positive role model. I guess Freel's DUIs don't even come close to the severity of this.

06-23-2006, 02:01 PM	#6
CTA513 Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 10,702	Re: Phillies pitcher Brett Myers charged with hitting wife Myers must be taking tips from some Bengals players. :thumbdown

06-23-2006, 02:02 PM	#7
jimbo Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Troy, OH Posts: 2,538	Re: Phillies pitcher Brett Myers charged with hitting wife What a class act. I lose all respect for a guy like that. I hope he gets the maximum punishment and his wife wakes up and leaves him. There's a good chance this isn't the first time it's happened.

06-23-2006, 02:03 PM	#8
flyer85 He has the Evil Eye! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: south of the border Posts: 23,858	Re: Phillies pitcher Brett Myers charged with hitting wife sounds like a real prince __________________ What are you, people? On dope? - Mr Hand

06-23-2006, 02:13 PM	#9
crazybob60 Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Brownsville, KY Posts: 956	Re: Phillies pitcher Brett Myers charged with hitting wife All respect has been lost for Myers, and doesn't he already have some anger issues already? Seems that I have read this somewhere although I could be mistaken.

06-23-2006, 03:43 PM	#13
KronoRed The Lineups stink. Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: West N. Carolina Posts: 55,343	Re: Phillies pitcher Brett Myers charged with hitting wife Lock him up..for a long time __________________ Go Gators!

06-23-2006, 03:46 PM	#14
whodeynati85 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Phillies pitcher Brett Myers charged with hitting wife I met Brett Myers down at spring training this year. Im involved with making a CD for the Phillies and we were talking to players to see who would be interested in being involved. Jimmy Rollins was real cool, a couple other guys were cool, but I didnt like Myers. He seemed kind of a jerk and you could tell he thought very highly of himself. Anyway, no one probably cares but just throwing in two cents. Ive been lurking on this sight for a long time and decided to make my first post.

06-23-2006, 03:51 PM	#15
shredda2000 A Lost Ball In High Weeds Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dunbar, WV Posts: 630	Re: Phillies pitcher Brett Myers charged with hitting wife welcome whodey!!!

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