As most of us old guys remember, Paul Harvey was an American radio broadcaster for ABC News Radio. From 1951 to 2008, his programs reached as many as 24 million people per week. He broadcast News and Comments each morning and mid-days on weekdays and at noon on Saturdays. His famous “The Rest of the Story” segments were amazing! Here’s one in case you don’t remember: Well, now I am…
This spring, we will witness the fourth iteration of the World Baseball Classic (WBC). I call it Bud Selig’s attempt to copy soccer’s World Cup. It’s an interesting concept, and the idea is noble. We’d like to see the game globalized and allow amazing athletes on the other side of the globe to prove their abilities as “baseball” players instead of soccer, basketball, or rugby, or cricket. But there are…
Back in 1999, the Dodger organization used to have these various contests for fans during a celebratory home stand that they called “Think Blue Week.” They had a series of essay contests to win various prizes. The prizes included being able to take batting practice in the Stadium and raking the infield with the grounds crew during an inning of the game. You could even be the P.A. announcer for…
A while back, DBM asked if we would do a little background story on Dino Ebel, the Dodgers 3rd base coach. So, I told Jeff I would do it. He sent me some sites with additional information, and I am grateful for the help. Ebel was born on March, 30, 1966 in Barstow California. After graduating from high school, he went to San Bernardino Valley College where he was drafted in…
Most often when I attempt to communicate the concept of time with my younger grandchildren, I talk in terms of “sleeps.” “Three more sleeps and I’ll be there, or 2 more sleeps and I go home.” We’re at that stage of the season, where we can communicate similarly about the Dodgers. 11 more wins, and we enjoy the parade!! Last year, we were flat out overmatched by the Red Sox. …
Well here we go, with my initial attempt to entertain you folks for the day and, hopefully, provide you with an interesting and thought provoking read. Admittedly, Mark T. tried his best to trade for Jon Weisman or Mike Petriello, two of the most elite bloggers out there, but he was unsuccessful. Instead, rather sadly, he ended up giving you me, the Zac Rosscup of bloggers. As we take a…
The off-season has definitely gotten slow. The transactions have come to a sudden halt during the Christmas season. The Dodgers have even been extremely slow in signing minor league free agents. Other teams have made moves that appear to have strengthened them but not the Dodgers. Well folks, it is time to look up some of those patience quotes. Some feel the Dodgers got snookered by the Reds. On the…