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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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TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Pets/Animals; Sports; Travel
KEYWORDS: australia; baseball; dodgers; downunder; koala; mlb; sydney; sydneycricketground; vinscully
Another article with more video clips.
1 posted on 03/23/2014 1:24:05 PM PDT by EveningStar
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2 posted on 03/23/2014 1:24:51 PM PDT by EveningStar
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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.

3 posted on 03/23/2014 1:40:58 PM PDT by Churchillspirit (9/11/2001 and 9/11/2012: NEVER FORGET.)
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To: EveningStar

OH I saw that on LA Dodgers facebook page


4 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)
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To: EveningStar

OHHH how cuteee hold on Vinnie LOL!


5 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)
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To: SevenofNine

I LOVE Vin Scully. A treasure!


6 posted on 03/23/2014 2:04:02 PM PDT by BunnySlippers (I LOVE BULL MARKETS . . .)
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To: EveningStar

Sad that this will be his last year behind the mic.


7 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)
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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)
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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


9 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)
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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)
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To: EveningStar

It cost $36 for a 2-foot-long hot dog.

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11 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.)
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To: Churchillspirit

Vin Skully is A-OK.


12 posted on 03/23/2014 3:42:03 PM PDT by luvbach1 (We are finished)
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To: luvbach1

Vin Scully is A-OK. Sorry Mr. Scully.


13 posted on 03/23/2014 3:42:44 PM PDT by luvbach1 (We are finished)
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To: BunnySlippers

Are you online ?


14 posted on 03/23/2014 3:48:46 PM PDT by Zeneta (Thoughts in time and out of season.)
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To: Zeneta

Yes. I’m online quite a bit. It depends on which website. :o)


15 posted on 03/23/2014 3:57:52 PM PDT by BunnySlippers (I LOVE BULL MARKETS . . .)
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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


16 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)
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To: BunnySlippers

I’m only happy when it rains.


17 posted on 03/23/2014 7:55:17 PM PDT by Zeneta (Thoughts in time and out of season.)
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To: Zeneta

=:o)


18 posted on 03/24/2014 5:31:21 PM PDT by BunnySlippers (I LOVE BULL MARKETS . . .)
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