And the BEST News . . .
Vin Sculley and staff will return for 2012!!! I didn’t mention this last post . . . my bad, but what a
wonderful thing to know. This is definitely the most satisfying Dodger fact of the season, thus far.
Now all we need to hear is a Cy Young and an MVP award for, You-know-who.
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Chad Billingsley 10-10 (4.07) versus Kevin Millwood 1-1 (4.50)
Today’s Sunday game, Last Comedian Standing standout Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias performs some
of his shits and giggles at the Viva Los Dodgers stage in the Dodger parking lot. When Iglesias
came up my crew members in the Stand kept talking about his stand-up comedy videos and quoting
some of his hilarious punch lines. I would have repeated a few if I remembered his stuff but I
couldn’t. Maybe I should borrow my Fry Guys’ DVD. It’s cool; I make up my own jokes anyway.
The entertainment begins with the South Gate High School Cheer Squad in the middle of Center
Field, dancing everywhere; a few girls getting lifted by the pyramid; others kicking their legs up to
the heavens in their red, black, and gold colors. They all have Pom Poms; jumping straight up and
busting spits in the air- crazy enthusiasm. Great job!
I learned that TODAY is actually the 45th anniversary that the Beatles rocked the sock off the
crazy teens back in 1968. The Stadium Ghetto blasters are still pumping their jams.
I’m still trying to find out what this “Muscle Milk” drink is about that is being peddled at the
Stadium . . . And I’m wondering if James Loney drinking it?
A vendor rolls up to me and days: “No esta bueno, no hay gente.” (This isn’t good, there are no
people) I think he is over exaggerating a bit. Maybe he is just tired of walking up and down the isles
and not selling enough popcorn.
The Veteran of the Game is a Senior Citizen and prolific citizen named James Cooper who served
with the African American Tuskegee Airmen during World War II. According to the Dodger Field
Announcer, Mr. Cooper served for a total of 35 years and mentored many in the military air field.
A “True Pioneer” the FA refers to him. (This guy is super-bad-ass). Just looking at this gentleman
stand tall and proud at his age, standing just before home plate while the entire Stadium applauding
him get me really pumped up. Awesome.
The National Anthem is performed by, coincidently, Genevieve Cooper. She is dressed in a
Sergeant Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band type of get-up and she churned out a very playful
vaudevillian type, fun, rendition of the NA. The Stadium loved it!
During my break I found my good buddy Drew the Jedi Dodger Usher at his usual place in isle 22
doing his fine job of directing the people to their seats. (I wonder how many 99 Cent Store beach
balls he has confiscated this season) He tells me that he has “Put in (his) name down” to play the
National Anthem with his trumpet. This is great news! “I’m going to be so jealous of you” I told
him. Just because he is going to touch the infield grass, that’s all. “Make it happen!” I stressed.
Looking out at the Stadium attendance from the break room perch near isle 10, it looks to me, that
this day might be the weakest turn out yet. I might have spoken too soon since the game is about to
start in 10 minutes and people have still got to get out of church so we will see. I remember
Sundays to be THE day to come to the game not to long ago . . . I’m over it.
Someone said that it is 100 degrees today with some super humidity. My guess is that this climate
is Dodger “win” weather, so we shall see . . .
These fans have the best game apparel, seriously-
I see some fellow who is rocking a brand new Brooklyn Dodger Jackie Robinson #42 jersey and his
companion is wearing a Matt Kemp #42 jersey. What a cute couple.
Aye!
Well what doYee know!
There is a Disney promotion going down right now featuring some cartoon pirate characters.
(Disney @ Dodger Stadium! No way!) The characters are called the “Neverland Pirate Band- Jake
and the Neverland Pirates.” The Dodger Jumbo Tron, features a Cartoon short of the Disney
Pirate gang in a scene where Captain Hooks pirate kids are playing a game of baseball. The main
character, Jake, says something like “My favorite team the Los Angeles Dodgers” while his is up to
bat. Nice! Some original animation from the Disney/Nickelodeon studios- On the phone I ask my
daughter about the cartoon and she says, “It’s for 2 year olds.”
While this video is playing, Nancy Bea is on the organ keys playing the defining pirate song, “Yo Ho
Ho a Pirates Life for Me!”
Next thing I notice are kids wearing some orange Neverland Pirate bandanas, like do-rags, which
are apparently being handed out at the Stadium gates.
This is good.
These little scallywags are future Dodger fans after all.
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Anyway,
It’s so hot, a fan is fanning the face of the bartender at the beer portable as she pours his drink. Ha!
The coolest t-shirt I’ve seen is a Mr. T “Shut up foo!” graphic.
I’m a sucker for the 80’s.
While I’m jotting down some notes in my trusty little note pad, a Dodger vendor rolls up to me and
days: “No esta bueno, no hay gente.” (This isn’t good, there are no people) I think he is over
exaggerating a bit because the Stadium is still filling up, or maybe, he is just tired of walking up and
down the isles and not selling enough popcorn.
We are all suffering.
I’m about to go back to flipping burgers before I see a fellow with a fedora and the sweetest Sandy
Kofax #32 jersey.
NO WAY! And just when I thought that the Dodgers org. was pulling all the stops in an effort to
bring in more fan attendance (Like a Dodger Hello Kitty promotion- Are you Serious!) now,
according to a Jumbo Tron promotion, if you text a # presented on the monitor, a person can win
free burritos for a year @ Chipotle Mexican Grill.
Today is full of surprises. The ceremonial 1st pitch of the game is thrown by the CEO of the Muscle
Milk product sold here at the Stadium and Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias begins the game with a “It’s
time for Dodger baseball,” with his own guest. Nice.
The game,
Billingsley is questionable. Just when I think he is going to get a few wins in a row, he gets stuck in
the mud. Kevin Millwood does his best and the Rockies win this one. I remember when he was
kicking tale with the Atlanta Braves way-back-when. He has heart, alright.
Dodgers are making it happen none the less.
Go Dodgers.
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