Jamie Moyer faced some of the toughest hitters in major league history during his 25-season career.
But after being stuck on a rollercoaster at Disneyland on Friday, the left-hander might want to face the likes of David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez one more time.
Moyer, who was 269-209 with eight teams in his career, was one of 100 riders stuck on California Screamin' at Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., on Friday. Disney spokesman Suzi Brown told The Associated Press that the ride was shut down for an hour and no guests were stuck on it for longer than 30 minutes. The ride stopped automatically because of a minor mechanical issue -- a standard safety procedure.
"Stuck on California Screamin' at Disneyland," Moyer tweeted. "Not sure what is more difficult, pitching in a Major League game or this."
Moyer added a photo with the roller coaster at the very top of the ride with the following caption:
"Glad we weren't there! All r safe! 1st offer was more tix while stuck! Not sure I want them!"
Not finished, Moyer played off the famous MasterCard commercial from the 1990s and 2000s.
"Hotel room: $450. Ticket prices: $1000. Lunch: $73. Stuck on California Screamin': #PRICELESS @MasterCard
"The only thing better is watching my son play with the Dodgers in Anaheim tonight."
California Screamin' is described by Disney as a "high-speed thrill ride that recalls the great wooden roller coasters of yesteryear!"
If Moyer was known for one thing in his baseball career, it wasn't his high speed. Moyer relied on control and mixing his pitches instead of speed. The 2003 All-Star threw a sinker, cut fastball, slider, changeup and a curveball.
Don't want it
Boston appears to not want to host the 2024 Summer Olympics, which New York Times columnist Juliet Macur said is a blow to the U.S. Olympic Committee.
"Boston, the city the committee chose to represent the United States, does not appear to want to host the games at all," Macur wrote.
"Too expensive, some Bostonians say -- the money used to host the games should be dedicated to improving schools and social programs. Too many people, others say -- Boston has terrible traffic, so why invite thousands more to further clog the streets?
"Too unnecessary, say those personally hurt by the notion that the Olympics could boost Boston's image worldwide: Why does Boston need the Olympics to validate it as a world-class city when Bostonians are perfectly happy with Boston as it is?
"So, now what, USOC? It's as if you have chosen your prom queen, only for her to balk at the prospect of buying an expensive evening gown and pricey high heels. Thanks, USOC, but no thanks. Here's your corsage back.
"The USOC is probably blushing now, but it put itself into this position in the first place. It should have known better, considering the recent spate of cities backing off Olympic bids because a majority of their citizens were against them.
"Other bid cities were so much more upbeat. Maybe Tulsa should have won. The games would have helped put it on the map, if the IOC could find Oklahoma in the first place."
SPORTS QUIZ
How many 20-victory seasons did Jamie Moyer record in his career?
ANSWER
Two. 2001 (20 victories), 2003 (21 victories)
Sports on 04/05/2015