Vin Scully & Yasiel Puig

[doug.goodman]

Vin Scully's call of Puig's HR tonight on TV was a classic in the history of the game.

"And, a high fly ball into deep right field. I don't believe it. A grand slam home run."

Then a couple minutes or so of silence, while we watched him circle the bases, high five thru the dugout, take a curtain call, three replays of the hit.

Then Vin says "I have learned over the years, that there comes a rare and precious moment where there is absolutely nothing better than silence"

[Jlighter]

You just scared the heck out of me.

With the thread name just being Vin Scully I thought I was going to be reading the dreaded words none of us ever want to see.

[doug.goodman]

Originally Posted by Jlighter

You just scared the heck out of me.

With the thread name just being Vin Scully I thought I was going to be reading the dreaded words none of us ever want to see.

I just changed the title so that you're the only one I scare.

That will be a terrible day.

Doug

[deadballfreaK]

I guess I'm glad I didn't see the first title. Vin Scully is a national treasure and I'm not exactly fond of the Dodgers. I hope he can at least do it part time for several more years.

[hangman62]

Isnt that wig he wears absolutly awful,the guy is like 90...and its a huge pile of orange and red racoon on his head

[maniac_73]

Originally Posted by hangman62

Isnt that wig he wears absolutly awful,the guy is like 90...and its a huge pile of orange and red racoon on his head

He's a legend he's earned the right to do what he wants with his hair I think


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[hangman62]

Oh, I agree.. he is an all time legend in Dodger history ..he was there from Jackie ..Sandy...Garvey..till today...If you look closely its all wig up there..Im not sure any of that is real..I mean all artifical.. horse hair Im guessing

[EvilKing00]

Originally Posted by doug.goodman

Vin Scully's call of Puig's HR tonight on TV was a classic in the history of the game.

"And, a high fly ball into deep right field. I don't believe it. A grand slam home run."

Then a couple minutes or so of silence, while we watched him circle the bases, high five thru the dugout, take a curtain call, three replays of the hit.

Then Vin says "I have learned over the years, that there comes a rare and precious moment where there is absolutely nothing better than silence"

I think Puig is gonna be real good, wish the mets had him. BUT, I picked him up on my fantasy team sooo im happy

[hangman62]

Oh yea.. Vin come up with some classic lines..what about the call on the Koufax perfect game..".2 and 2 to harvey Kueen".... but the silence on the Puig HR call, Im not sure, with a lot of that toupee adhesive they reccomend no movement or sound during the application.... it helps the wig adhere to the bald scalp

[pclpads]

Originally Posted by hangman62

Oh yea.. Vin come up with some classic lines..what about the call on the Koufax perfect game..".2 and 2 to harvey Kueen".... but the silence on the Puig HR call, Im not sure, with a lot of that toupee adhesive they reccomend no movement or sound during the application.... it helps the wig adhere to the bald scalp

Keep talking. If you make it to 85, like Vinny, you'll probably have to eat those words.

[whitehse]

I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Scully in the Dodgers dugout at Wrigley Field when I worked for the team. It was only the two of us there as it was early in the day but I am pleased to say that he was as nice to me with nobody around to witness our interaction as I had hoped he would be. He is a throwback to a different time and a true gentleman. I considered this one of my most cherished memories from the time I worked for the team.

As for the call last night...I didnt hear it but in my minds eye(ear?) I can hear it perfectly!!

[kkkkandp]

Come on - I think his current style is quite an improvement!

Besides, I would much prefer to listen to his dulcet tones than those of Yankee broadcasters John Sterling and Suzyn Waldman. If only Mr. Sterling could learn a thing or two about silence from Mr. Scully.

[freakhappy]

Originally Posted by EvilKing00

I think Puig is gonna be real good, wish the mets had him. BUT, I picked him up on my fantasy team sooo im happy

Trade him now! Get value!!!

[ErikV]

Scully calls Puigs slam:
http://t.co/vxhdlpm9FH

[GrayGhost]

I have loved Vin, since as a kid, he was on game of the week. Now, thru the magiv of Gameday Audio, I get to hear him at times. He's the BEST EVER

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Originally Posted by freakhappy

Trade him now! Get value!!!

+100000000 best thing to do with him right now before he hits a monster slump

[hangman62]

OK, OK, lets not get....." wigged out" over this thread !!

[the 'stache]

I saw it happen live on MLB Network. It was truly a magical moment. Vin is the best. I could listen to him all night. His recollections could make even the most boring game entertaining. When the Brewers play the Dodgers, I don't know what to do-watch the Dodger broadcast with Vin, or listen to the Brewer radio broadcast with Bob Uecker.

Just a few seconds before they went out to Dodger Stadium for their live look in, Eric Byrnes said that he was excited about Puig as he was when Mike Trout came up. Puig's grand slam seemed to come on queue.