tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post2694149763146221895..comments2024-03-28T15:41:48.726-07:00Comments on Sons of Steve Garvey: Casual Fans Pay the BillsSteve Saxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00930320282262607468noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-90451312491603173322010-03-14T12:39:10.686-07:002010-03-14T12:39:10.686-07:00Saw the blurb that Pedro Guerrero died. When and ...Saw the blurb that Pedro Guerrero died. When and how. Damn, that sucks.KLDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17695567101101880959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-80172930318177084802010-03-14T12:37:05.311-07:002010-03-14T12:37:05.311-07:00HI folks... I am a HUGE (love the caps) Dodger fan...HI folks... I am a HUGE (love the caps) Dodger fan living in SF Giants land (Monterey). I grew up with the Dodgers in the 70's and consider Steve Garvey a God. He was and still is my favorite baseball guy ever. I actually became a Padres fan for a few years when the Dodgers let him go in '83. I was even there when her struck out in his last at bat with the Dodgers in Candlestick Park. That year, the Dodgers sucked (at least for me). Garvey was my guy!!! I hope to the heavens that the veterans committee will see that what he did before the steroid era was truly remarkable. Sure, compared to big mac or the demigod Pujols, he is just good but not great. But, one of those two got there with a little help from the 'ole needle. Don't get me wrong, I love Mac but Garvey should get a bit more consideration with all that has transpired. Am I wrong?KLDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17695567101101880959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-58761685705917661792010-01-11T12:57:33.933-08:002010-01-11T12:57:33.933-08:00Heh! We'll have to put an asterisk on your po...Heh! We'll have to put an asterisk on your post, MLASF.Kyle Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02074411479856389109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-67186313177383660982010-01-11T12:33:25.699-08:002010-01-11T12:33:25.699-08:00I'll have you know my snarkiness comes from a ...I'll have you know my snarkiness comes from a naturally enhanced level of testosterone, thank you very much.Mr. LA Sports Czarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08973447602451236780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-90502548107304971632010-01-11T12:31:48.290-08:002010-01-11T12:31:48.290-08:00Dusty, are you suggesting that Mr. LASF is partaki...Dusty, are you suggesting that Mr. LASF is partaking in the use of an illegal substance?Jimbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03750046969725117378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-12861432042012470072010-01-11T12:25:39.756-08:002010-01-11T12:25:39.756-08:00At least you're not competitive about it...At least you're not competitive about it...Kyle Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02074411479856389109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-12513721014232797632010-01-11T12:25:22.216-08:002010-01-11T12:25:22.216-08:00Do you want to know the terrifying truth, or do yo...<em>Do you want to know the terrifying truth, or do you want to see me sock a few dingers?</em>Mr. LA Sports Czarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08973447602451236780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-6372148572438058142010-01-11T12:20:02.635-08:002010-01-11T12:20:02.635-08:00Beat you to it, Dusty.Beat you to it, Dusty.Mr. LA Sports Czarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08973447602451236780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-83476529792806294672010-01-11T12:15:03.471-08:002010-01-11T12:15:03.471-08:00Everyone sitting down? Mark McGwire admits to usi...Everyone sitting down? Mark McGwire admits to using steroids, including during 1998 HR chase. SHOCKING!<br /><br />Now Sosa and others need to come clean so we can move past this in baseball.Kyle Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02074411479856389109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-52378050200245737232010-01-11T12:14:10.645-08:002010-01-11T12:14:10.645-08:00BREAKING NEWS (only if you've lived on Mars fo...BREAKING NEWS (only if you've lived on Mars for the last decade, with your eyes closed and fingers in your ears): <br /><br />MARK MCGWIRE ADMITS STEROID USEMr. LA Sports Czarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08973447602451236780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-1096403790535625632010-01-11T11:39:13.045-08:002010-01-11T11:39:13.045-08:00I was at the Home Depot Center on Sat. for daughte...I was at the Home Depot Center on Sat. for daughter #2's volleyball opener. Luckily, I did not have to pay $20 to park there as did the soccer fans arriving for the Interliga matches. Preferred parking was $40 (that included handicap parking. . .lawsuit?) and valet was $60. They were pushing valet.<br /><br />Anaheim Stadium is $12 to park during the season; $20 for Supercross and Monster Jam. Bottom line?<br /><br />I will no longer complain about the exorbitant prices to park at Dodger Stadium. I might try tailgating in Elysian Park, though.rbnlawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192692349456006520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-48274499270196742412010-01-11T10:11:58.993-08:002010-01-11T10:11:58.993-08:00I like Dr. Geek's reasoning for his vote in th...I like Dr. Geek's reasoning for his vote in that referenced poll:<br /><br />"- I'd rather listen to Creed than cheer for the Giants."<br /><br />Sophie's choice, indeed.Kyle Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02074411479856389109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-58760206282451947382010-01-11T10:07:01.863-08:002010-01-11T10:07:01.863-08:00Thanks for that explanation, Professor!
Speaking ...Thanks for that explanation, Professor!<br /><br />Speaking of Vin Scully Is My Homeboy, Roberto is having some health issues:<br /><br />http://www.vinscullyismyhomeboy.com/2010/01/bye.html<br /><br />Let's send some Blue vibes his way as he deals with his illness.Kyle Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02074411479856389109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-53839237475543834312010-01-11T09:32:28.418-08:002010-01-11T09:32:28.418-08:00People are still convinced that Juan Pierre tore i...People are still convinced that Juan Pierre tore it up during the 50-game suspension, and that Manny stank it up when he returned. To be fair, they're half-correct.Mr. LA Sports Czarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08973447602451236780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-39189344191790697822010-01-11T08:29:27.518-08:002010-01-11T08:29:27.518-08:00On Facebook, it seems that the majority of people ...On Facebook, it seems that the majority of people that post uninformed comments on the official Dodgers page are overwhelmingly pro-Pierre and anti-Manny.<br /><br />So I don't believe a Manny blast will get more people to games.Jimbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03750046969725117378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-43975831134499226432010-01-11T07:38:52.917-08:002010-01-11T07:38:52.917-08:00thanks for that, Professor D!
I made sure not to ...thanks for that, Professor D!<br /><br />I made sure not to buy any beer or food at Citizens Bank Park as I figured that would go directly to the home team :)Fred's Brimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06689859663838105360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-50269624781242408262010-01-11T07:08:29.667-08:002010-01-11T07:08:29.667-08:00Tip of the cap Orel for a nice academic-focused po...Tip of the cap Orel for a nice academic-focused post.<br /><br />To answer FB's 2nd question, sort of. According to the CBA, 31% of a club's Net Local Revenue goes to a putative pool. Net Local Revenue equals Club's Local Revenue less Actual Stadium Expenses. "That pool is then divided equally among all Clubs, with the difference b/w each Club's payment into the putative pool and its receipt therefrom producing the net payment or net receipt for that Club." (CBA, p. 105)<br /><br />So, if FB buys a Dodgers-Phillies ticket for a game at Citizens Bank for $20, assuming that no one else would have bought the ticket (meaning it went unsold), and we assume 25% (or $5) goes to stadium expenses, it leaves $15. 31% of $15 (or $4.65) goes to putative pool, leaving roughly $10.35 for the Phillies to pay Howard, Utley, etc.<br /><br />Another important consideration to any team in the die-hard v. casual fan debate is accounting. Season ticket holders pay cash up front. Casual fans are unpredictable and their cash can occur at any time.<br /><br />So, teams will always have a place, and a need, for us die-hards.<br /><br />Sorry... first day of the semester. I'm back in Geek Mode. I'll be getting t-shirts.Steve Dittmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03341986382079206500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-78533445780293415342010-01-11T06:25:12.033-08:002010-01-11T06:25:12.033-08:00I do my best to support their road gate. How much ...I do my best to support their road gate. How much does road attendance factor into a team's revenues? Have I been inadvertently helping the Phillies beat us for the last two years?Fred's Brimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06689859663838105360noreply@blogger.com