TBLA Los Angeles Dodger Hall of Greatness
by Phil Gurnee on Jan 6, 2010 3:54 PM PST
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PrintJanuary is a slow month and this month it is expected to be even slower. We have two new series coming out this month. One will be to pick a type of all decade team. Eric is working on that along with the arbitration cases. I'm going to start this off as we try to identify people involved with the Los Angeles Dodgers who have had the biggest impact on the team during their 50 year run in Los Angeles.
First off I'm open to a better name, so the first vote is going to have the person's name as part of the tribute. The first vote is only going to be between Walter O Malley who is responsible for us even having the Los Angeles Dodgers and Vin Scully the brother, father, and grandfather of the team. As the polls is taking place, please give me your idea's on the best name to replace the current TBLA Los Angeles Dodger Hall of Greatness that incorporates the name of the winner of the poll.
Once we decide that we will open up the polls to the best of the best. At first glance the first real poll would have Piazza, Pedro, Koufax, Garvey, Sutton, Drysdale, Fernando, Cey, Orel, Lasorda, and Alston. I'd like to get about 15 people inducted before spring training starts. The first group are all undoubtedly people who belong in our wing, we are just going to be voting on who gets in before whom.
This hall can have players who only played one year ala Jimmy Wynn, or those who with one swing of the bat changed the landscape of the team ala Kirk Gibson. You will decide as I bring them up for vote. Who knows, Jon Weisman may even get on the ballot but Bart Shirley never will.
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O'Malley should get some recognition
but Vinny is the one responsible for introducing us to the players we love and making them relatable and human.
Without Vin
we’d never actually know if the dueces were wild and there would be very little chance of knowing what soandso’s third cousin did a decade ago that made the player what he is today.
I voted for Walter
without him who knows what team would have eventually moved out here first. Then again maybe we would have been home to Hank Aaron. Plus he built us a great stadium. And he brought Vinny with him.
Would it matter which team moved out here? We’d just support that team. Maybe it matters more for you guys who actually got to experience a World Series though….
by Michael White on Jan 6, 2010 4:15 PM PST up reply actions
Oh yeah
it would matter. Big time. You need to win in this town to be relevant, after the initial fervor wore off if the team had not been a winner I’m not sure how it would have turned out. Think of the 67/68 Dodgers, if that had been the norm instead of the aftermath of an incredible run, who knows.
So it was the same team as the Brooklyn Dodgers
If you were around in 1958, it was the same team. There was no more dramatic a change form 1957 to 58 than any other year – aside from Campanella, which had nothing to do with the move.
I'm really looking for a great
name suggestion for our HOF. Don’t make me go to DT for a good name suggestion.
Merit
is going to lose out to heart and soul big time on this one.
I strongly disagree. Both have merit. You may not like Scully, nor think he deserves his accolades, but because that can only be judged subjectively, the fact that so many observers (even qualified observers) hold him in such high regard is sufficient merit to be on this ballot.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
I don't dislike Scully
I think he is probably one of the best announcers, though I don;t really like any announcers and do prefer watching the games without sound (though I would prefer still watching the games with sound and no announcers). But I certainly recognize that I am in a very small minority in that preference.
That said, Scully has never had anything to do with the performance of the Dodgers. That is what I meant by merit vs. heart and sole. Nothing Scully has done or will ever do will has or will effect the game on the field – thus no baseball “merit”. He has plenty of merit for his entertainment value – if you (as almost everyone does) find entertainment in what announcers do.
When Vin is gone someday, far in the future...
…I think renaming Dodger Stadium as “Vin Scully Stadium” would be appropriate. Obviously, I voted for Vin!
I'd like to see a statue
while he’s still with us. Once upon a time a blogger had made that his mission, I’m not sure if he’s still trying or not.
I don't want the stadium renamed
But “Vin Scully Field at Dodger Stadium” works really well for me.
There’s already the Vin Scully Press Box. Isn’t that appropriate enough? I think the press box and a statue would be just fine and very nice.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
I just don't see the press box as being public enough.
But the statue would do the job. I just like those college basketball courts that have been named in honor of great people from their institutions, a la “John Wooden Court at Pauley Pavilion.”
The press box isn’t, but the entry with the plaque marking it as the Vin Scully Press Box is accessible to the public on the club level.
I like that kind of naming as well. UCLA also has “Steele Field at Jackie Robinson Stadium”. How about “Jackie Robinson Field at Dodger Stadium”?
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
How about
a loft development on the parking lot with suite’s called after different Dodgers.
Vin Scully Loft – 3,000 Square Feet for 2 Million
Tommy Lasorda Loft – 2200 Square Feet for 1.25 Million
Mike Piazza Loft – 1800 Square Feet for 1.00 Million
Eric Karros Loft – 1200 Square feet for 725,000
Bart Shirly Loft – 100 Foot Broom Closet – 50,000
McCourt Wing – you get to defer your annual lease for five years. Separate suites for him and her. Pool privileges negotiable.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
I will be happy as long as nothing has as part of its name “McCourt”.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
That isn't new
Take a look at old pictures of Ebbets Field, Yankee Stadium, et al from the 1950s. There were ads plastered all over the place.
by Eric Stephen on Jan 6, 2010 9:12 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I just meant in the name.
I love that its just “Dodger Stadium” and not like Bank of America or Wells Fargo Park. I can deal with a few ads on the wall and scoreboard.
Off topic but Hot Stove on Dodgers
They just talked about the Dodgers on MLBNetwork’s Hot Stove Report. It was nothing too insightful or new to those here but still worth watching. It repeats at 7 PST and they chat about the Dodgers towards the end of the show (last 15 minutes?) Mostly they talked about the need to sign the younger arbitration players, the McCourt finances, and mostly a need for more starting pitching.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants country, and damned proud of it.
I'd close the vote
since it is a landslide but I’d like more name entries.
So far we have the solid
Vin Scully’s Lords of the Ravine
Is that what we are going to with? How is Kim Ng going to feel about that?
The remaining vote is probably meaningless, but the naming contest needs to stay open for awhile – into tomorrow for sure. I’m sure Kelly will try to provide a topper to Eric’s.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
January is a slow month and this month it is expected to be even slower.
You people need to make more fun of my writing.
dodgers are so boring..
coime on mccourt do something ned
The Dodgers really aren’t going to do much, other than sign (or possibly trade for) a cheap 4th starter, plus a few bench spots. There’s no real reason to rush.
we need to sign bedard..
or give haegar a spot
Note to People Magazine: Matt Kemp did not make $5 million in 2009 (he made $467k):
The Los Angeles Dodgers paid Kemp $5 million last year in what was the starting outfielder’s breakthrough season
But at least they did mention “The Bison” nickname
why 5 million?
why did they just say 5 million out of nowhere…
lol..
1. His Bat’s Silver, His Glove’s Gold, His Wallet’s Fat
so i guess his wallet is skinny
Dear People Magazine fact checker and copy editor
It’s “Gold Glove” in baseball. “Golden Gloves” are awarded in boxing.
The Ultimate Ned's Kind of Guy
ray (burlington, nj)
Lightning Round!!! Dee Gordon in the Callis Top 50? Where?
Jim Callis
(2:47 PM)
No. 35.
I appreciate Walter O'Malley bringing the team to L.A.
but Vinny is such a treasure, and made growing up a Dodgers fan such a treat.
"If you don't take out his battery, he's going to keep going all day."
Matt Holliday contract details
per the Associated Press:
2010-2016: $17m per year, with $2m of the $17m deferred
2017: $17m option ($1m buyout; option vests if Holliday is top 10 in 2016 MVP), of which $2m would be deferred.
2020-2029: $1.4m per year in deferred money (or $1.6m per year if option is picked up)
Lots of deferred money
The Cardinals are also paying Pujols $1.2m per year from 2020 to 2029 in deferred money, bringing their annual bill for those two to $2.6m per year from 2020-2029.
Plus, I believe Rolen ($1m/yr) and Edmonds ($800k/yr) are getting a combined $1.8m per year from the Cardinals from 2010-2019.
Wow ...
being mentioned in this context, even as a maybe, might be the most flattering thing anyone’s ever said about me ever. Thanks, Phil.
Breaking news
Dodgers have requested the medical records for Noah Lowry. That almost certainly means we’re offering him a major league deal.
Thoughts?
Anything more than an NRI with heavy incentives is a joke
Lowry sucked in 2006, and in 2007, and he didn’t pitch in 2008 & 2009
by Eric Stephen on Jan 6, 2010 9:13 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Spring training
Parking is free in 2010 for all games at Camelback Ranch. It was $5 in 2009.
by Eric Stephen on Jan 6, 2010 9:19 PM PST via mobile reply actions
What the heck!?
SANTA ANA, Calif. — Los Angeles Clippers announcer Michael Smith is scheduled to be arraigned Thursday on charges stemming from the alleged theft of $735,000 from a golfing buddy in a development deal gone bad, prosecutors said.
Smith, 44, and his business partner Bruce Furst, 57, were charged Dec. 21 with felony grand theft, Orange County district attorney spokeswoman Farrah Emami said Wednesday. They also face sentencing enhancements for the amount of losses involved.
http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/news/story?id=4803328
I love Vin, but
without O’Malley there would be no Los Angeles Dodgers.
its been said...
Matt Kemp is all over her “Umbrella—ay-ay-ay”
by VeroJoe on Jan 7, 2010 11:59 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
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