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In praising Takashi Saito at SI.com (that's what I get for not pitching an article because I think I've written too much about the Dodgers), John Donovan notes:
Like many Japanese pitchers, Saito throws at least five different pitches and, for the most part, he's thrown only three of them in America: the shuto fastball, the curve and the slider. (Martin (Dodger catcher Russell Martin) says he's seen Saito mess around with a split-fingered fastball, too.) With hitters more aware of him and what he throws, Saito may be forced to open his bag of pitches.
The concern right now with Saito is whether his current leg woes will set him back this season. But Saito and the Dodgers are taking the right approach in easing him into action.
If you want to see something disgusting, turn on Sportscenter. I'm sure they'll show it again.
6 - Ugh, I'll take your word for it.
No, the basketball announcer.
Who attended the James Taylor concert Tuesday night. And enjoyed it.
Taylor was a good, low-key show. Mostly just him and a pianist. A lot of between song patter, fairly effective with JT's somewhat Newhart-ish delivery. The crowd seemed kinda old though. Ohhh,... wait....
Those initials don't play here. Stick with James Taylor.
I just saw the injury on sportscenter. Not quite as bad as Theismann, but it's up there as far as disturbing injuries go.
I ended up segueing into a post-punk, Elvis Costello phase though. Probably fits in better with my nerdier sensibilities.
Good "One Man Band" show Tuesday at the Wilshire Theater.
QED.
http://tinyurl.com/2332p5
It's just a big room in the UCLA Student Union. They used to show movies there at a cheap price, although the seats weren't slanted, so it really helped to be someone like me if you went there.
And if you sat behind me, well, you were screwed.
It was also the place to go to stand in a really long line in order to try to change your classes. In my day, you would get your class selections sent to you on a computer printout with a big number next to it indicating when your appointment would be to add/drop classes.
I also saw David Letterman get the Jack Benny Award. That drew a big crowd back in 1984.
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/photo?slug=flrd10502221848.dodgers_spring_baseball_flrd105&prov=ap
Letterman would have witty byplay with Edwin Newman during that show.
I don't get where this is coming from. Saito was hitting 92-94 all year.
Okay, last new post of the night up top.
That's an insult to Pierre.
More like
Letterman : Making people laugh :: Erickson (with the Dodgers) : Getting batters out
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/photo?slug=flrd10502221848.dodgers_spring_baseball_flrd105&prov=ap
Sorry to belabor the point but I'm looking for some guidance here. It's just such an odd photo. Why would this little girl be crying during what would normally be jovial situation?
And why do reporters or caption writers lack the imagination to fathom that readers would wonder why she's crying, yet they don't bother to say.
Possible reasons why she's crying: (this is not meant to be a "jokey" list.) Your perspective would be appreciated, or at least tell me which of the following makes the most sense. Thanks
1. Her parents made her get Tommy's autograph and she's embarrassed or scared by the whole thing.
2. She's afraid of the way Tommy looks, like a big fat old scary guy.
3. She's not even dealing with Tommy, but just happens to be a girl in a photo who is crying for whatever reason.
4. Even though she doesen't actually grasp why, she is in awe of Tommy since growing up in a Dodger fanatic household, and hense overcome with emotion.
5. He's some kind of adorable Winnie the Poo type character to her, or mascot.
6. It's humid and she's really hot and grouchy or she has an earache.
7. Tommy, being charming, yet self-centered and highly defensive, said something mean to her after she asked who he was.
(I'm preparing myself to be ignored, it's ok)
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