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.

Orlando Hudson wins the Tour de Chavez Ravine.

Too bad I was working. Still, with radio at my side I was right there with ya. Lovely anthem, cool idea having the team come out of the stands and announcing Manny was just the right thing to do. Vin throwing the first pitch was a nice touch too. 60 years of that dude's badass suits, can you believe it? He must have started broadcasting when he was an infant.

Now we see the Dodgers, performing as they should. Kemp hitting in 8 straight, manny being manny and getting walked left and right, Ethier going deep, what more could you ask for? How about another solid 5 innings from Bills? I think it can be done.

Randy Johnson looked good today.....



I think you know where I am goin with this...
Anyway

I think today is the perfect day for Manny to hit his first bomb. I mean, when your second baseman is your power hitter, you've got problems. Just look how we did with Kent and without Manny, Kent was our supposed power hitter. So, it would be nice, but it isn't critical when we are hitting the ball like we are today.

Billingsley looks sharp. This kid sure has a future and I hope most of it is with Los Angeles. I mostly jusyt don't want to have to face him in the future. Ex Dodgers are notorious for fucking up the Dodgers. I can't have that with Chad.



I named my dog Dodger. I wonder how many other Dodger fans did the same. Probably a shit load...

This is a blow out and an amazing one. This is the team I want to root for and watch this season. Orlando Hudson came out BIG today for the home crowd. Dodger fans are going to LOVE Orlando Hudson and he really did it the right way today. Show off big. Make a statement. Own the crowd. I love it. Ethier going deep two times is what should happen all the time. This guy has been playing ball for his entire life, there is no way he can't become one of the best baseball players of our generation. Here we go, Dodgers.

Here we go.

Best news ever!

Dodger Stadium lowers beer prices TWO dollars.

Full story.

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.