I’ve been pretty quiet on my Dodgers for the last couple weeks, so here’s a little update. THEY ROCK!
Now granted, about a week ago I would have said they were the worst team to ever exist. But amazingly they’ve turned things around after their post all-star break slump. Playing .500 ball after the slump wouldn’t be enough to cut it, so they’ve gone out and won 8 straight. They went 1-13 after the break, so they’re still digging themselves out of that hole. They’re 2 games back in both the West and the Wild Card, but don’t show any signs of cooling off.
I’m not superstitious, and I’ll be the first to tell you how pointless it is. However part way through this streak, I decided it would be fun if I developed a superstition: I have to wear my Dodger hat. I woke up this morning and Saenz was already up when i realized I didn’t have it on! I had to race upstairs and get it to make sure the Dodgers continue their streak.
Something else I’ve been contemplating is what pair of broadcasters do I most prefer? I have to say I love Steve Lyons. He’s entertaining, self-deprecating, and has some good insight. Vin Scully of course is great. Charley Steiner has grown on me since he first started. I’ve gotten used to his voice and delivery, but he’s a little too verbose for me. It seems that he says a lot and most of it doesn’t matter. I’m not sure I’ve ever heard Rick Monday with Steve Lyons, but I might like that better. Jerry Reuss isn’t very exciting. Vinny of course is always solo, and even with his frequent brain farts, you gotta love him. So in order:
1) Vin Scully
2) Steve Lyons
3) Rick Monday
4) Charley Steiner
5) Jerry Reuss
And finally, because Baseball is the only sport I really care about, I decided to become as big an expert as possible. I bought the Baseball Field Guide from Amazon. Basically a couple guys took the MLB rulebook which is very hard to read, and turned it into an organized guide to every rule in baseball (and with pictures too!). What happens if a runner is hit by a thrown ball? What different ways can a pitcher be credited with a save? How does the infield fly rule work? Answers to all those questions will be at the ready on my coffee table. Hardcore baseball fans, check it out!
Let’s talk some Dodger baseball!
