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http://www.sonsofstevegarvey.com/ - Random rantings and ravings about the Los Angeles Dodgers, written by a small consortium of rabid Dodger fans. With occasional comments on baseball, entertainment, pop culture, and life in general.

"I bet the duck's in the hat"
sonsofstevegarvey.com — (more) "I bet the duck's in the hat"

Heyman Makes a Funny?
sonsofstevegarvey.com — From Jon Heyman at SI.com : Giants. [Johnny] Damon is a target. And [Jason] Bay makes sense, even from a marketing standpoint in that area. Is Heyman suggesting that one reason the Giants should sign Bay is so they can run WELCOME TO THE BAY AREA ads? Heyman has a more realistic take ... (more) Heyman Makes a Funny?
The Angel and Devil Revisited
The Angel and Devil Revisited
sonsofstevegarvey.com — This clip has a special meaning to me for two reasons: 1. HALL AND F'ING OATES! 2. A few of the Sons and myself used Hall & Oates as our defacto theme music during a couple of LEGEN - wait for it - DARY baseball road trips. Along with this gem ... (more) The Angel and Devil Revisited

Off-Season Competition: Flo vs Deltalina
sonsofstevegarvey.com — It's not too late to sign up for the first (and possibly last) off-season competition of 2009! Remember, untold amounts of sweat were sweated to earn you the right to play this game (i.e., your 3D Tic-Tac-Toe victory ), so use that right. Here's how the teams/participants stack up so far: ... (more) Off-Season Competition: Flo vs Deltalina
Dodgers No Likey Lackey?
sonsofstevegarvey.com — Hey, actual baseball news! From Bill Shaikin at the LA Times : Even with starting pitching as their most pressing need, the Dodgers do not plan to pursue John Lackey, the best starter available in free agency. [...] [Dodgers president Dennis] Mannion would not say what the Dodgers' payroll ... (more) Dodgers No Likey Lackey?
Great Movies I Saw Once and Never Want to See Again
sonsofstevegarvey.com — Schindler's List Saving Private Ryan Oldboy and Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire Seeing each of these movies was the emotional equivalent of getting kicked in the gut for two hours, but I'm glad I saw them. I just don't think I could handle a second viewing. (more) Great Movies I Saw Once and Never Want to See Again

Flo vs Deltalina:  State Your Allegiance
Flo vs Deltalina: State Your Allegiance
sonsofstevegarvey.com — Don't be distracted by the graphic. Focus. Because the following text is of grave importance. Do you meet the requirements in fine print below? If so, it's time to quit waffling and state your allegiance. Flo or Deltalina. There is no "either." There is no "neither." And for cryin' out ... (more) Flo vs Deltalina: State Your Allegiance

Hold The Mayo: Kung Fu Panda Going Jenny Craig?
Hold The Mayo: Kung Fu Panda Going Jenny Craig?
sonsofstevegarvey.com — That's right, Pablo Sandoval has allegedly reported to Spring Training early, in an effort to shed some of those unsightly extra pounds : Sandoval, you see, already started spring training 2010 at the Giants' complex in Scottsdale, Ariz. on Nov. 1. He was roughly 3 1/2 months early. Why?  ... (more) Hold The Mayo: Kung Fu Panda Going Jenny Craig?
Caption Contest
sonsofstevegarvey.com — Caption Matt Kemp and his new buddy during the latest "Under the Lights" event at Dodger Stadium: photo by JonSooHoo/Dodgers (more) Caption Contest
3DT3: Congratulations Readers!
sonsofstevegarvey.com — Ha ha, just kidding...congratulations Readers on once more hammering the Writers into submission on our home turf. And to add insult to injury, you needed only two dimensions to beat us: Stay tuned for more... (more) 3DT3: Congratulations Readers!

A Fine Time-Killer
sonsofstevegarvey.com — Via Big League Stew comes this gem: The Best of Baseball Reference's Sponsorship Comments (Baseball Junk Drawer) DT regular Eric Enders makes the list. Check it out! (more) A Fine Time-Killer

3DT3: Round 10
3DT3: Round 10
sonsofstevegarvey.com — Dude, what happened? Who knocked over the frickin' game board?!? Quad? Rbn? Mr C? I knew we should have cut off the alcohol after Round 5. (shakes head in frustration) Ughh. Alright, I guess we have to start over. Give me a minute to reset the board. Dammit. (more) 3DT3: Round 10

Someday, Bison, You Will Have One of Your Own
Someday, Bison, You Will Have One of Your Own
sonsofstevegarvey.com — Matt Kemp Twitpics the championship ring of his BFF Trevor Ariza. (more) Someday, Bison, You Will Have One of Your Own
3DT3:  Round 9
3DT3: Round 9
sonsofstevegarvey.com — I imagine you're feeling pretty good about your position, Readers. But are you sure you aren't just stepping into a trap, like a Polish burlesque dancer stepping into a trap? And remember what they say: overconfidence is the hobgoblin of Tic-Tac-Toe victories. Which I think also applies to the ... (more) 3DT3: Round 9

Appreciate This
sonsofstevegarvey.com — From the LA Times' Letters section : My 11-year-old son Jacob just told me what he wants for the holidays this year. He asked me for about 100 blank DVDs. "What in the world are you planning to do with them," I asked. "I want to record every televised game Vin Scully calls next season and ... (more) Appreciate This
Watch This
sonsofstevegarvey.com — (more) Watch This

Read This
sonsofstevegarvey.com — MSTI’s 2009 in Review: Secondary Starting Pitchers (Mike Scioscia's Tragic Illness): A fine analysis of some of 2009's unsung heroes, but also an excuse for us to run MSTI's excellent Jason Schmidt card. DeJon Watson talks with TBLA (True Blue LA): A sweet exclusive with the Dodgers' ... (more) Read This
3DT3: Round 8
3DT3: Round 8
sonsofstevegarvey.com — Dammit, who came up with the blasted alternating levels rule? So it seems the Readers got the move they wanted, in a landslide no less. And they do seem to be in an advantageous position. But We the Writers are known for our resiliency, so I'm hopeful we'll come up with something. We ain't ... (more) 3DT3: Round 8

October Is For Costumes; November, Not So Much
sonsofstevegarvey.com — I can't tell which story is more pathetic, about men gone bad while wearing costumes, as well as the nearby doppelgangers that appear to spawn. Exhibit A, from London, tells of a gun-toting Teletubby that robs a woman, as well as the police who show up and question a different man who also ... (more) October Is For Costumes; November, Not So Much

Ethier, Kemp Are Ag Sluggers
sonsofstevegarvey.com — Ethier, Kemp claim Silver Slugger honors (Dodgers.com) (more) Ethier, Kemp Are Ag Sluggers
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