The Cardinals and White Sox lost Matt Holliday and Adam Dunn to appendectomies. Orioles’ ace Jeremy Guthrie is out with pneumonia. Fortunately for the Rockies, Troy Tulowitzki will not miss any time after contracting Bieber Fever.
“To hit home runs that helped us win games, I am probably going to stick with it,” Tulowitzki said.
The all-star shortstop changed his walk-up song to Justin Bieber’s “Baby” after going 0-for-8 in the first two games of the season. Tulo began the season with Katy Perry’s “Firework” serving as his batter clip. It was significant because of the fans’ involvement. Working with The Denver Post, Tulo asked fans to submit their choices, and he narrowed it down to a final four.
The fans, around 11,000 strong, selected “Firework,” easily outdistancing Ke$ha’s “We R Who We R” and Bieber’s “Baby.” Bieber was always Tulo’s first choice, but he was committed to pleasing the fans. At least until he wore the collar the first two games.
“It’s nothing crazy. Certain songs sound better on the sound system (at Coors Field). Katy Perry wasn’t bad, but it would have been better had it started in the place I wanted it to,” Tulowitzki said. “We’ll see how this one works out.”
Footnote.
Todd Helton, on facing Clint Hurdle’s Pirates. “I look forward to seeing him and saying hello. After that, it’s neither here nor there.”
Troy E. Renck, The Denver Post
