Night Owl Cards

Vin Scully: 3-and-1. And he walked him! And look who's coming up! Ballpark announcer: No. 23, Kirk GIBSON. Scully: All year long they looked to him to light the fire and all year long he answered the demands, until he was physically unable to start tonight -- with TWO bad legs, the bad left hamstring and the swollen right knee. And with two out, you talk about a roll of the dice, this is it. If he hits the ball on the ground, I would imagine he would be running 50 percent to first base. So the Dodgers, trying to catch lightning right now. TV graphic: DENNIS ECKERSLEY  HAS NOT ALLOWED A HOME RUN SINCE AUGUST 24TH. Scully: Fouled away. You know, complaining about the fact that with the left knee bothering him he can't push off. Well now he can't push off and he can't land . Joe Garagiola: He's gonna use all arms. Look at this crowd on its feet. What a tribute. Scully: 4-3 A's. Two out, ninth inning, not a bad open...

A few months ago, I announced that I was going to feature "The Best Glasses On Baseball Cards. Period" countdown in April. I figured that would give me enough time to search out the cards that I needed for an appropriately classic countdown. Unfortunately, a few things happened. First, life threw me a few curves. I've been dealing with them ever since. Also, I wasn't able to track down any glasses cards at the last card show because other objectives interfered. So, here I am, three days away from the end of April, and this countdown ain't happening this month. But it WILL happen. I just need some more time to round up a few more cards. Besides, a new contender heard there was a contest and wanted to enter so badly that it found its way to my home. Carl Crawford Cards realized that the countdown includes only cards that are in my possession. So, he put a 1933 Goudey card into my possession. Here it is: Holy octagon. Is there any reas...

If you follow your favorite team's "official web site," you've probably come across the link that asks you to vote for the team's "All-Time 9." The "All-Time 9" is a team consisting of the best single offensive seasons by position. In other words, they're asking you to select the Dodgers' all-time best offensive season by a third baseman, catcher, etc. The promotion began in September, on 9-9-09, but I have no idea how long it will last. I figured MLB would have wrapped it up by now. Asking fans to name their team's all-time best seasons is innocent fun, but for some reason, it touched my cynical nerve. You may have noticed that I can be a little contrary at times. I sometimes like to do what no one else is doing, or poke holes in what everyone seems to like. I can't help it. It's the fun-loving side of me. One thing that will always get me going is public relations type stuff. I deal with it all the time in my job....