Ok, let's get back into this thing.

I used to write for every game and that is a hard thing to keep consistent. I am sorry though, that I haven't been writing during such news worthy times. Manny's slumping return, Manny's pharmaceutical history, the trades or lack thereof, Joe Torre's amazing managing, Manny's Grand Slam, Steve Lyons's hair, Charlie Steiner's boozing on the mic, Kemp's gold glove, Ethier's 22, Broxton's 100, Prince Fielder, etc

No excuses, no need to know why life kept me away but the dog is out of the crate and it's time for Dodger baseball!

Tonight. We blog.

To hold you over....

a picture of the top of Vin Scully's head.

Blowouts always lower my blood pressure

Stults decent stuff. When no runs score I suppose its safe to call it decent stuff.

Orlando Hudson, solo homerun top 4. Walks are good. I like when little guys hit bombs. It gives them some trash to talk to the guys who are supposed to hit bombs. I like to think the trash talk is motivating.

Here is why I love baseball. Loney got walked, two on. I left the room, came back, man on second two runs in. I can deduce that the no. 5 hitter, R.J. Martin, hit a double and scored two runs. Maybe later I'll check the box score to make sure but I am pretty sure that's what happened. Man, I love baseball.

LOL, Kemp strikes out on the same pitches every time. Down and away. Just like last season. Down and away. You'd think they would mention it to him, "hey kid, lay off the down and away..."

(Insert 2 hours for dinner at Buca di Beppo)

My goodness I feel massive. Like John Kruk on a bender.

Well I would write more but this game was what we should expect from this team. Lots of runs and great pitching. On paper, this is what we should be doing, the real world however throws bigger breaking balls than Clayton Kershaw. Let's just hope they can all play to their best potential and correct mistakes quickly. If they can do that we can get to 95 wins, easily. If not, better hope for 85. But what do I know? I'm just a fan...

Best news ever!

Dodger Stadium lowers beer prices TWO dollars.

Full story.

Well i'll be honest...

I didn't watch the game today. I have company visiting so I am behaving like a good host who pays attention to his guests and takes them places. Although, so far, all we've done was eat in n out, sleep, eat delicious breakfast and sleep some more. Anyway, missing games is acceptable with this fancy new tv system we got. FIOS, has baseball on demand, so if I miss a game, no biggie.

Currently watching the replay, unimpressed by Clayton's stuff. This kid still can't seem to get consistent control of his curve ball and needs a stronger changeup. You can't survive in the majors these days with two pitches.

I think its good for the relief to get a little lit up in a game. This gives them an opportunity to watch some video on what they did wrong against a crappy team. This way, when they come up against a stronger hitting team they will have had a chance to correct mistakes so they don't get Hiroshima'd by the offense.

New game tomorrow, heading to AZ. I guess they will miss Brandon Webb....well, I can't say they'll miss him....


Til then, cheers, folks.

Who needs Monet when you have Mann-et?

Yes, Charlie said that. Embarrassing, to hear them say shit like that but i'll live.

Missed a good part of the game due to traveling to the airport but was tuned in the whole way there. Unfortunately the only station I could get clear reception on was the San Diego broadcast, so no Charlie and Rick. Oh well.

VICTORY!!

I was particularly excited, driving down PCH listening to the call when Manny nearly went yard with rabbits on base. Must have been really exciting to watch.

Anyway, 2-1 record, go blue, more to come. Now, I am gonna spend some time with my special lady friend, visiting from outta town. Yay.

(Final score)

Way to start a game. Double, sac, sac, run. Everyday, all day long. Hudson and Furcal are gonna score more runs than anyone in the NL...

If you were wondering, Russell Martin has J. Martin on his jersey as a tribute to one of his several names, which came from his mother. Russell's full name... Russell Nathan Jeanson Coltrane Martin, Jr. lol Canadians...

It seems almost comedic that San Diego could beat the Dodgers. Such a mediocre team compared to the LA lineup. /shrug

Here we have Chad Billingsley. This kid....all ass. Any speed on his fastball is strictly because of the junk in his trunk. You ask, "Why are you looking at his ass?!" Because it cannot be missed. Vin calls him "Thick through the hips." I know what that means...

LOL David Eckstein. Vin called him a little guy. HAHAHA


So if you watch Fringe...Did you just see the observer strike out for the Padres?! hahahahahaha

Did Vin ACTUALLY just talk about Headley Lamar? Wow. You go Vin. I'd imagine watching a movie with Vin is just like a ball game but instead of talking about movies he would talk about ball players. Anyway...


Heading to the airport so I will post a post-game blog, depending on what I do tonight. Enjoy the game, folks!

Camo...

So UN-baseball.


Go dodgers.


Nice start Raffy!!!

Idea

I think at the beginning of each game we will discuss Vin's fancy wool suits. I can only imagine the closet those things come out of.