tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post1471988800936053992..comments2023-11-03T06:02:02.128-07:00Comments on By Ken Levine: Why Vin Scully is so greatBy Ken Levinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305293821975250420noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-44384128623845587252012-08-12T11:19:16.370-07:002012-08-12T11:19:16.370-07:00@VP8... That ranks with those "hand that shoo...@VP8... That ranks with those "hand that shook the hand" revelations. Vin has called games involving Connie Mack (born in 1862 during the Civil War) to Bryce Harper (born 1992 -- yes, 130 years later): the oldest manager to the youngest all-star. Connected by the game's greatest broadcaster.Mike McCannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06369457898152250682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-61394159380241726892012-08-11T15:20:21.885-07:002012-08-11T15:20:21.885-07:00Mike, an intriguing trivia tidbit: Vin's first...Mike, an intriguing trivia tidbit: Vin's first broadcast with the Brooklyn Dodgers was a spring training game in 1950 against the Philadelphia Athletics, managed by Connie Mack (in his final year in the dugout). This year, he broadcast Bryce Harper's major-league debut when the Nats were in Los Angeles. Spans the gamut, doesn't it?VP81955https://www.blogger.com/profile/11792390726196611188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-23280565995486493342012-08-11T12:41:14.831-07:002012-08-11T12:41:14.831-07:00That is incredible, an 80 plus year old fan who st...That is incredible, an 80 plus year old fan who started when the team was in Brooklyn and can still think on his feet. <br />Is far as the manager flare up, I was in Safeco when Lou Piniella had his legendary tantrum, he was kicked out and kicked dirt several times. He then pull on the base until he finally uprooted it and tossed it. For a manager with an extremely fiery temper, this was the "mother" of all.Mike Barerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14447874605833321732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-73000912733462328652012-08-11T02:12:05.408-07:002012-08-11T02:12:05.408-07:00@ Cap N' Bob -- He is monotone, but he's a...@ Cap N' Bob -- He is monotone, but he's also been the voice of the Dodgers for my entire life. I recognize his nasally tones on the first word. <br /><br />I'm not sure it's a bad thing. His voice is incredibly recognizable, and often that's more of an asset in radio. There's also something I find soothing about his voice. On rides home from work, I could fall into a ballgame. I never felt beat over the head by the action (which Ken points out is kind of a new growing trend in sports announcing -- I mean, besides hiring Ryan Seacrest).<br /><br />I do agree with you though, I don't think this illustrates how good Vin is -- there was a lot of dead time. <br /><br />The nice part is his aside. Many sports announcers tend to fill dead time with random facts of players on the field. I find that tedious. I really liked that he 1) never left the action or the play and 2)(an old timer) pointed out that we have the technology to make a call with precision, the reason why it's not implemented (takes too long), and then pointing out that the "human way" of doing it takes just as long, if not longer.<br /><br />To each their own I guess.Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16897402622057966364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-82013537615083961442012-08-10T10:12:40.021-07:002012-08-10T10:12:40.021-07:00"That is...blankin' fertiziler" Oh, ..."That is...blankin' fertiziler" Oh, Vin.XJillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-68824548425904945182012-08-10T05:50:39.463-07:002012-08-10T05:50:39.463-07:00Even Deadspin loves Vin Scully. Maybe more importa...Even Deadspin loves Vin Scully. Maybe more importantly than his abilities, I love how a man who's been announcing baseball for over 60 years supports replay. "They say it'll take too much time? Well, what was THAT?" Mr. Selig, once you've lost Scully, you've lost America. Bring the troops home.Charles H. Bryannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-48988811271433131282012-08-09T18:24:54.042-07:002012-08-09T18:24:54.042-07:00"Jim's gone, so he's spending house m..."Jim's gone, so he's spending house money now."<br /><br />Vin, you *are* the master.Pete Grossmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-74932002380893430142012-08-09T14:43:28.503-07:002012-08-09T14:43:28.503-07:00OK, I'm not entranced by how masterful he is. ...OK, I'm not entranced by how masterful he is. No excitement and his voice is nearly a monotone. Sorry. Maybe he needs a partner.Cap'n Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11783977137812876489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-87420427239859125592012-08-09T14:03:15.873-07:002012-08-09T14:03:15.873-07:00I'm confused, tho, how another umpire thought ...I'm confused, tho, how another umpire thought he had a better look than the 1B ump, who may well have gotten it right in the first place. It seemed to be caught in the webbing.Roger Owen Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05298172138307632062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-57877576990128373152012-08-09T13:38:10.429-07:002012-08-09T13:38:10.429-07:00Ha! I've never watched Baseball before in my l...Ha! I've never watched Baseball before in my life, but that was highly entertaining. How he found things to say, and interesting/funny things, while the game stopped is wonderful.<br /><br />Classy guy.Johnny Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13302545167970532080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-76047436516593044782012-08-09T10:13:06.240-07:002012-08-09T10:13:06.240-07:00How blessed are we who have grown up listening to ...How blessed are we who have grown up listening to this brilliant broadcaster. At 86 I'll be happy if I can figure out how to use the remote on the TV let alone be calling ball games on it. Wow. Poetry, indeed. Go Blue, Bob :)Bob and Rob Professional American Writershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273869278815498283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-39693854890519207372012-08-09T09:02:25.287-07:002012-08-09T09:02:25.287-07:00Yes about Scully.
But about the play itself, tha...Yes about Scully. <br /><br />But about the play itself, that's a very close call. I can make a credible argument to both the ball being trapped and being caught. And Scully made another great point. Umps have to call that in real time.<br /><br />Loved the blinkin' fertilizer, too.bensonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-67083325993115419902012-08-09T08:47:56.331-07:002012-08-09T08:47:56.331-07:00Barefoot Billy, believe it or not, sometimes the u...Barefoot Billy, believe it or not, sometimes the umpire changes the call because he does realize he got it wrong. Although Mattingly may have a future as a lawyer.<br /><br />The Vin has done things like this. Lasorda is so voluble, and Vin would describe him, saying, "He dangles a participle, he splits an infinitive."Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01998867386294693956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-52969143519681441752012-08-09T07:09:29.308-07:002012-08-09T07:09:29.308-07:00Sometimes I don't get it:
In the all of the h...Sometimes I don't get it:<br /><br />In the all of the history of baseball, has there ever been one argument from a manager that ever forced the ump to reverse a call?<br /><br />If so, what'd he say? "I've got pictures of you with a duck and monkey?" <br /><br />That's the only statement I can think of that'd work.<br /><br />Ken? Did a reversal ever happen because of what the manager said?Barefoot Billy Alohahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04586870309250699505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-43649073379920266762012-08-09T03:39:06.917-07:002012-08-09T03:39:06.917-07:00i hate the dodgers. why? giants fan, here. 'nu...i hate the dodgers. why? giants fan, here. 'nuf said. i hate them as much as i love vin scully. nobody paints a picture better than he. and he doesn't need a sidekick to help out, thank you very much. i have mlb xtra innings, and i hate it when the dogs are on kcal. no vin. and no vin on the road, other than west coast. but when he's on the air, i've got the wireless headphones as i walk around the house. you don't even need to watch TV. he tells the story so well. thank you, vin. "good night everybody."micncuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07406538612373450248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-89481683152255157802012-08-09T02:57:25.543-07:002012-08-09T02:57:25.543-07:00Vin Scully, American Treasure. I don't think ...Vin Scully, American Treasure. I don't think much more needs to be said.dgwphotographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17457021093344362212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-69403877580389215062012-08-09T02:44:35.852-07:002012-08-09T02:44:35.852-07:00A clinic.A clinic.Breadbakernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-57878757738656618412012-08-08T23:18:38.215-07:002012-08-08T23:18:38.215-07:00Nobody better and more classy than Vinny. A genuin...Nobody better and more classy than Vinny. A genuine great guy.Mike Heathnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-89475592043128852872012-08-08T23:15:34.813-07:002012-08-08T23:15:34.813-07:00I make an effort to watch every game Vin broadcast...I make an effort to watch every game Vin broadcasts for the Dodgers. He really is a master. The best characteristic of his call, which is evident here, is his willingness to be silent and let the fans watch what is happening without over describing the action. He's a national treasure.chasnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-59095736868901154902012-08-08T22:31:00.516-07:002012-08-08T22:31:00.516-07:00Makes me really miss Dave Niehaus and wish he didn...Makes me really miss Dave Niehaus and wish he didn't have a color guy all those years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-53950409776911218842012-08-08T21:06:36.017-07:002012-08-08T21:06:36.017-07:00Blinkin' fertilizer. Love it.Blinkin' fertilizer. Love it.Eileen K.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-41570891878005852512012-08-08T20:52:38.666-07:002012-08-08T20:52:38.666-07:00Exhibit A as to why Vinny's the greatest baseb...Exhibit A as to why Vinny's the greatest baseball announcer who ever lived...he didn't earn that moniker for nothin'...Jake Mabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908036270824377919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-6214800888929144982012-08-08T20:50:40.714-07:002012-08-08T20:50:40.714-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jake Mabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908036270824377919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-91733701748537561192012-08-08T18:37:05.752-07:002012-08-08T18:37:05.752-07:00What is it about baseball announcing and acting th...What is it about baseball announcing and acting that makes guys never, ever want to retire?<br /><br />Vin and Clint Eastwood are still at the top of their game, but they are, no offense, really old! They seem way too smart to have blown their money, so it can't be need. They could be enjoying their favorite hobby in the most luxurious surroundings imaginable.<br /><br />Getting paid to watch baseball is awesome, but the travel and the dealing with networks and such can't be fun.<br /><br />Acting is the most fun I ever have, but BEING and actor pretty much sucks. If you are struggling, it is constant fear and humiliation. If you hit it big, you have no normal life.<br /><br />Don't these guys want to kick back and go fishing?The Mutthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09149977320388415139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-535454610769735852012-08-08T18:26:31.240-07:002012-08-08T18:26:31.240-07:00Even though I'm a life-long Cub fan, we call h...Even though I'm a life-long Cub fan, we call him the Voice of God at our house. I grew up with Jack Brickhouse, loved to party with Harry Caray, but there has never been anyone better at calling a baseball game than Vin Scully. Nor will there ever be.Don K.noreply@blogger.com