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Even seasoned Scully is awed by Australia (Vin Scully) (with video clip)
MLB.com ^
| March 22, 2014
| Doug Miller
Posted on 03/23/2014 1:24:05 PM PDT by EveningStar
SYDNEY -- Baseball fans and Dodgers fans have been listening to the musical, knowing voice of Vin Scully for 65 years. If anyone's an authority on the game, it's him.
So hearing Scully rave about the entire experience of the Opening Series is a good clue that the first regular-season Major League Baseball action Down Under, and the week-long celebration of Australian culture that surrounded it, amounted to one smashing success.
"Everybody talks about the long trip from Los Angeles to Sydney -- 14, 15 hours, whatever it is, and another 14 to 15 back -- but I will tell you this," Scully said, "it is well worth the trip...
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KEYWORDS: australia; baseball; dodgers; downunder; koala; mlb; sydney; sydneycricketground; vinscully
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To: EveningStar
Vin looks great!
Glad that girl had a firm hold on the Koala....those things look cute but can be really mean.
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posted on
03/23/2014 1:40:58 PM PDT
by
Churchillspirit
(9/11/2001 and 9/11/2012: NEVER FORGET.)
To: EveningStar
OH I saw that on LA Dodgers facebook page
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posted on
03/23/2014 1:50:26 PM PDT
by
SevenofNine
(We are Freepers, all your media bases belong to us ,resistance is futile)
To: EveningStar
OHHH how cuteee hold on Vinnie LOL!
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posted on
03/23/2014 1:50:46 PM PDT
by
SevenofNine
(We are Freepers, all your media bases belong to us ,resistance is futile)
To: SevenofNine
I LOVE Vin Scully. A treasure!
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posted on
03/23/2014 2:04:02 PM PDT
by
BunnySlippers
(I LOVE BULL MARKETS . . .)
To: EveningStar
Sad that this will be his last year behind the mic.
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posted on
03/23/2014 2:48:19 PM PDT
by
Veggie Todd
(The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. TJ)
To: BunnySlippers
I saw the Twitter feed on LA Dodgers over the weekend that same little Korla Bear being held by Vin Scully really cute
8
posted on
03/23/2014 2:49:33 PM PDT
by
SevenofNine
(We are Freepers, all your media bases belong to us ,resistance is futile)
To: Veggie Todd
He hasn’t made decision YET he claim let see how thing works out this season it get the point in baseball history and Dodgers broadcasters there be day with no Vin Scully
I hear from ET blog LA Dodgers fearing that right now
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posted on
03/23/2014 2:50:37 PM PDT
by
SevenofNine
(We are Freepers, all your media bases belong to us ,resistance is futile)
To: SevenofNine
You’re right. I thought I heard he said this would be his last season, but upon further review it was just a rumor.
10
posted on
03/23/2014 3:07:52 PM PDT
by
Veggie Todd
(The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. TJ)
To: EveningStar
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posted on
03/23/2014 3:27:26 PM PDT
by
BenLurkin
(This is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion or satire; or both.)
To: Churchillspirit
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posted on
03/23/2014 3:42:03 PM PDT
by
luvbach1
(We are finished)
To: luvbach1
Vin Scully is A-OK. Sorry Mr. Scully.
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posted on
03/23/2014 3:42:44 PM PDT
by
luvbach1
(We are finished)
To: BunnySlippers
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posted on
03/23/2014 3:48:46 PM PDT
by
Zeneta
(Thoughts in time and out of season.)
To: Zeneta
Yes. I’m online quite a bit. It depends on which website. :o)
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posted on
03/23/2014 3:57:52 PM PDT
by
BunnySlippers
(I LOVE BULL MARKETS . . .)
To: Veggie Todd
He said any decision probably be made around August then you hear something you know it coming to the day with no Vin Scully doing Dodger game
That what LA Dodgers tripping about
I don’t know who they could get to do the game when Scully dies or can’t do anymore
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posted on
03/23/2014 5:24:14 PM PDT
by
SevenofNine
(We are Freepers, all your media bases belong to us ,resistance is futile)
To: BunnySlippers
I’m only happy when it rains.
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posted on
03/23/2014 7:55:17 PM PDT
by
Zeneta
(Thoughts in time and out of season.)
To: Zeneta
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posted on
03/24/2014 5:31:21 PM PDT
by
BunnySlippers
(I LOVE BULL MARKETS . . .)
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