Okay, I'm Back On My Soapbox

BK,

Why are you crying like a little beeeatch about the Dodger Dog again? SOUR GRAPES!! HAHA!!

Seriously, man, you need to come up with another obsession. I'm actually starting to think you're developing some kind of fetish for weiners. It's a sign of things to come. HAHA!

As some of you may remember, I'm not the right guy to comment one way or the other.

http://dodgerblog.typepad.com/sports_baseball_dodgers/2006/05/i_have_a_confes.html#more

That said, judging on the basis of "the pure visual appeal of a food group I wouldn't eat," Dodger Dogs sure don't look as good as the stuff at I've seen at Pinks and Carneys. But again, what the hell do I know?

AK

AK,

Did you ever end up trying a Dodger Dog? If so, what were the results?

K bros,

The dodger dog is a piece of nostalgia, it's the Angeleno's Green Monster. You could replace it if it isn't your favorite thing, but if it left you would miss it forever.

Besides, the real crime is WHERE IS THE OKI DOG?

Lets hope the Dodgers get Price and Alvarez. And the Broncos move to LA, it's Los Vanderbilt baby!

ummmm....not to pee in the cheerios here but maybe we should all say a quite "It's Time for Dodger Baseball" for one of the esential people in the Dodgers winning their first WS...Layy Sherry passed away last night I guess:

http://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/20/sports/baseball/20sherry.html%3Fem%26ex%3D1166763600%26en%3Dfa6c274c2efa1090%26ei%3D5087%250A&e=14823&sa=X&oi=news&ct=result&cd=1&usg=__GBC-yvS_8QNEmPNxjiLHd_4n71w=

MVP of the 1955 WS as I recall reading...

as far has dawgs go...nothing beata a Tommy's Chili Dawg in LA.

And btw, the last few times I had been to Dodgers Statium the DD were, wel, less then exceptional...far less.

I have eaten the majority of those hot dogs, as well as hundreds of dodger dogs so i can relate. All of those hot dogs, on any given day, are better than the average dodger dog from the regular vendors, but the ones that are judged are the doger dogs that they serve to the boxes and probably the seats right above home (ive never sat there). They are grilled perfectly, and the buns are always really soft and fresh, and obviously not falling in half. A good doger dog is an exception, but it is extremely good. Farmer John makes a quality dog.

The Weiner Factory would probably place in the top three actually-- pinks and carneys are better--- never tried scoobys. The Stand is great too-- i have watched many a dodger games there with my chili dog-- Ventura blvd, and genesta in Encino..

I have to admit, I always get a double western bacon cheeseburger from carls jr., not a dodger dog. Though the spicy dodger dog is much better than the plain skinny dodger dog.

Pinks Is The Baddest Dog Around! Any Of You Outsiders From Other States Are Reading This, When You Come To LA, Go To Pinks! Ya Wont Reget It! I Love The Dodger Dog And All That, Its More Of A "Im In Dodger Stadium So I Have To Get A D.D." Type Of Thing. More Of A Moment Impulse. Basically, Its A Plain Ol Dawg.

AK,

"...Dodger Dogs sure don't look as good as the stuff at I've seen at Pinks and Carneys..."

That's what condiments are for! I slather mine with ketchup and lots of onions. Mmmm. Dodger Dogs.

Len

Oh, C'mon BK, now this is anti-homer sentiment. Just like AK with his anti Carl's Jr. rants. If they were Hardee's and St. Louis Schlongs (I'm taking a guess) then i bet you'd love'em. Don't rain on the dodger dog parade.

i like the dodger dog and all, but best hot dog in LA? come on. i don't know if you guys ever walk the streets of downtown, but they have hog dog carts/vendor that have me drooling. the dogs are grilled, HUGE, & if you want wrapped in grilled onions.

I remember it was only $1.50 when i was in high school (early 90s), but they jumped up to $2.50 this past year :(. just talking about them makes me want to drive from the OC. wonderful, wonderful dogs.

oh.. yes i did buy my wife a new car. honda element. 5 hours of at the dealership of back & front. only if i had a scott boras type friend, i bet i could've gotten 2 elements for the 21k i paid.

Sorry everyone but the Costco hot dog is the best.
1/4 lb. Hebrew National beef with a sesame seed bun.
$1.50 with a soda. Can't beat it!

By the way, if you want to talk about lousy dogs, just what IS that thing they serve at the Fen that they claim is a hot dog? Weird bun, or was it a piece of plain white bread wrapped around the poor pooch like a bun? Worst dog I've ever had at any ballpark, IMO -- including the minor leagues (and Little League).

Theo needs to spend some of the money he chose to waste on DL Drew and invest it in some cutting-edge hot dog R&D.

Len

Lolo,

Nope, I never did venture down Dodger Dog Lane. I almost did during the tail end of that horrendous slump as an "I'll do anything to end this skid" thing, but then I realized I was already nauseous from the play on the field, so why feed the beast? haha

AK

sok-

I LOVE those cart people. Especially the dudes who wrap it in bacon. Grilled onions, jalepenos, etc. SOLID.

I accept the nostalgic value of the Dodger Dog, but they're just not a good dog. Certainly not the finest in a city with as much dog to offer as L.A. When our standards go, what's next?

By the way, anyone waiting for some real news? I know I am.

BK

BK,

“By the way, anyone waiting for some real news? I know I am.”

That was the first thing I thought of when I saw today’s thread. I said to myself “Damn, BK is REACHING”. But did you have to fuel your hatred for the beloved Dodger Dog…AGAIN?? HAHA!!

p.s. Unfortunately, I don’t think we’re going to get ANY Dodger news until the spring. Something tells me we’re done maneuvering since I don’t believe Ned will end up moving Penny.

AK,

Well NOW we know who’s to blame for that rough stretch. If you had been a real trooper and taken one for the team that 1-13 skid would have ended much sooner. As Plaschke would say, “Shame on you”. HAHA!!

BK:

OK, here is some funny news. More proof sports agents are nothing but a bunch of stoopid slimy Botards...I just read a piece over on the AP about a dude who apparently managed to do the identity theft thing on about 90 active, retired and I would assume DEAD MLB players.

But here is the kicker, he got the old paychecks, SSNs, birth dates, DL's & pretty much you name it by digging through the trash from SFX Baseball Inc. headed by Pat Rooney & some other scrub.

So let's see they get the players to sign their deals, let them manage the player's money and this and that...and in return the cannot perform the very most basic amount of security to protect the player's personal information. Just chuck it in with the old hot dog wrappers and mustard containers and whatever comes outta the biscuit bucket in the ladies room...

That is just all sooooo special!! Yeah, I want those guys handling my career and money...

OK, I know it wasn't much but it's the best I could find...but at least I tried even if you did make me picture Tommy doing the Milkshake dance...

:D

Lolo,

Plaschke's sharing that press box and dining area with me. I doubt he's chiding me for not inducing vomit. haha

AK

Here's some big news...

The Nats signed C/1B Robert Fick to a minor league contract.

I know you all were DYING to know where the versatile Fick would end up. And now you know.

This is Paul Harvey signing off. Gooday!!

In other news, KC signed Zach Day and Brandon Duckworth to “minor league” deals.

In other words, they were signed to the Royals’ 25-man roster. “Minor league” is a term KC likes to use in order to deduct contracts on their federal taxes.

See, there’s plenty going on out there. HOT STOVE, BABY!!

Two things ...

you HAVE to get a grilled dog. They also serve BOILED, which aren't nearly the same.

Secondly, they changed food companies and the dog took a sad turn last season.

But my god, man ... you're running a Dodger blog and trashing the Dodger Dog?

You can trash my management, players, owners, even maybe poke fun @ Lasagna the Hutt (Lasorda), but you don't trash the stadium or the dog.

Peace, I'm out ...

The Costco $1.50 is the best value, considering they are all BEEF.

I would vote for the Nathan's hotdog in Coney Island.

I moved to OR last summer and can't find Nathan's hotdogs anywhere. I was able to buy them at Walmart in NV. I BBQ them and try to seer them on my own.

It must be a slow news time if we're talking about hot dogs. Kind of like play-by-play men in a 15 to 2 game. Anything to fill time. But, I'll "bite" on the theme. I've been to probably 150 Dodger games over the last 30 some-odd years and I can truly say that something happened to the Dodger Dog about 4 or 5 years ago. It just does not taste the same. I don't know if they are cooking it different or if Farmer John ("Eastern most in quality, Western most in flavor--gotta thank Vinny for that being in-grained in my psyche)has changed an ingredient or two. But, I too have been finding myself heading to Carl's Jr. for a burger more than to the regular concession stand over the last few years. (Of course it only takes 1/4 of the time because of the way they have the food already prepared at Carl's--you don't miss 2 innings in line). But, I wonder if AK/BK can do some "Pulitzer Prize winning-investigative jounalism" and see if something indeed has happened to the Dog that we once new. I'm sure if something has changed, we'll find it was to save a buck or two.

REally, the primary fault of the Dodger Dog is that it is like 4.50$ now. I mean, thats a lot of pressure for a hot dog to live up to. If they were like 2 apiece i think everyone wouldnt be so hard on the D.D.

Len,

I totally agree about the Fenway dog. When I went to a game there I was expecting something amazing, and it was nothing but a small dog wrapped in a slice of wonder bread. It almost ruined the experience. What in the world!!!

heck, I know a place just south of Ensenada where $4.50 will get your dog serviced the "your way" and if you get two they throw in a bottle of Herradura Añejo...but you need to order a years supply to get a bottle of Seleccion Suprema.

Either way they throw in all the fixin's a guy could want...

BTW, Costco dawgs ROCK!! I drive 50mi each way to Santa Barbara just to get a couple for lunch. And the buns really make the dawg too...maybe that is what changed in the Dodger Dogs, did they switch to a different bun?

Len,

I completely agree, the fenway frank is horrible. That bun has not outer layers so the condiments seep through and it just makes it one mushy poorly boiled hotdog. Definitely worst dog I've ever had. I liked Fenway, but the dogs are terrible.

I HEARD THERE WAS A PENNY- ALEX RIOS TRADE ALL SET
UP BUT THAT RIOS BACKED OUT BECAUSE OF THE DODGER
DOG ISSUE????????????????????

Stargazin,

And the issue being what? Penny ate them all?

AK

AK:

CLASSIC!!!!

"...Penny ate them all?"

CLASSIC!!

Along the lines of this topic...I wonder what the Reds did with good old Schotzie after Marge croaked? Makes me wonder what is really in them dawgs in zinzinatty...???

I think the reason the Rios-for-Penny deal fell through was because the Jays were asking for Farmer John as a throw-in but Ned Colleti wouldn't bite. Relish the thought! Rios is a weiner anyway.

Stargazin: what do you hear about the rumors of Oscar Meyer being traded to the Yankees for one of Steinbrenner's hot dogs?

I'm here all week folks -- don't forget to tip your waitresses! ;-)

Len

Kevin and bmurph,

I'm glad I'm not the only guy who gags on the Fenway Franks.

You know, one ballpark I've never been to that should have good dogs is Milwaukee. That place is the sausage capital of the world afterall! They even have weiner races in between innings.

Anybody ever have a ballpark weiner there?

I'm going to be frank, K bros: This thread has gone to the dogs.

Len

AK,

That's cold. HAHAHA!!

ONE THING WE CAN AGREE ON, NOT ALL WIENERS WERE
CREATED EQUAL.LOL.

HEY GUYS- I'M REALLY WORRIED ABOUT AK BEING ON THE
SOAPBOX FOR SO LONG. I THOUGHT THAT WAS SUPPOSED
TO BE MY JOB.

OK, AK BACK AWAY SLOWLY FROM THE SOAP BOX. KEEP
YOUR HANDS WHERE WE CAN SEE THEM. NO QUICK MOVES.

DODGER DOG ON A STICK- NOW YOU'RE TALKING.

stargazin:

"...DODGER DOG ON A STICK- NOW YOU'RE TALKING..."

Would that be a Piazza?

ohhhh....sorry stargazin...I read your comment wrong. You said "...on a STICK..."

never mind....

OOOPS THAT WAS BK ON THAT SOAP BOX. MISTAKEN
IDENTITY. HAPPENS TO US LAW ENFORCEMENT TYPES
ALL THE TIME .LOL.

Somehow I missed this one before, but I was reading a Tim Brown article on Gagne and he mentioned that it was Gagne that took Beimel out for a few beers on that infamous night in NYC. Interesting.

Princess Drew could turn out to be the biggest weinie of all.

Well, here is somebody who never saw a Dodger Dog that he didn't like!

http://cleanplateclubnyc.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/07/hot%20dog.jpg

LoLo,

Thanks for getting us off of the hot dog conversation. Enough!

Jut read that the AARP Giants have some interest in Aaron Sele. That fits.

The Dodgers were fortunate to get as much as they did from him last year, and now he's a year older. An excellent replacement in their rotation. Now, if they can only sign David Wells, they may truly have the oldest team in baseball history.

This guy has WAAAAAAAAY too much time on his hands...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRFUj3qao0c&NR

LoLo:

now THAT is some AWESOME Schmidt!

I like it!!

holiday greetings from the midwest!
i hope all of my friends here have a wonderful holiday.

boy, it's been a while since i've visited! nice to see just about everyone's stuck around. i feel as if i've been just about as silent as kenny lofton in the playoffs.

ned's done well thus far and let's hope he's got another move on the dry erase board before the season starts. meanwhile let's toast our boys for making SI's most memorable moments in 2006 (page 74). glad they chose the four dingers and not the two out at the plates!
finally, looks like i got a shot at attending opening day, as the boys are up in MIL. just a two hour drive!
everyone have a great holiday season!

Grumpy,

Can you imagine the Kamenetzky headlines we will see throughout the season?

Just to name a few...

"Dodgers lose behind Schmidty pitching"

"Dodgers play like Schmidt and lose"

"Dodgers win and prove they are The Schmidt"

"Schmidt happens, Dodgers lose"

"Dodgers bite the Schmidt sandwich"

"Holy Schmidt saves the day"

Heck even Vinny might slip one in on opening day

"...well, it's opening day at Dodger Stadium and the Dodgers have Schmidt on the mound..."

it's gonna be fun for us low-brow adolescents out here... ;)

Just imagine what Steve Lyons might churn out if they ever let him mic up again.

Talking to the counter person:
Me: If a Super Dodger Dog is all beef, what's in a regular Dodger Dog?
Counter Person: (shrugging indifferently): I dunno...meat?

'nuf said

I attended 53 bb games last year, mostly at Dodger Stadium. 103 dogs later (after 96 last year), I am an expert. So when I say Dodger Dogs are the best stadium dogs, dang I know what I am saying is the truth, the whole truth and nada pero the truth. Costco are great, but they are not stadium dogs.
Yankees Rule!! but their dogs do not impress...