One of the pleasures of appearing on Comcast is the hour or so I spend in the Green Room before going on air. During baseball season Bill Laskey, Vida Blue and Bip Roberts are often there. I never covered Bip but I’ve gotten to know him in the Green Room and he’s smart, observant about hitters and pitchers and listening to him I learn.
Laskey and Blue I covered when they were players. They are two of my favorite all time players, just delightful men. We laugh a lot and remember old times, and I am so happy in their company. And both are shrewd. When we watch a game on TV and something unusual happens, they will look at each other and say “Did you see that?” and they’ll discuss it as they fill in their scorecards, and I learn.
A few weeks ago, Laskey, Vida and I shared a funny moment. I hope Vida won’t be sore at me for telling this. We were talking about a certain former ballplayer. Let’s call him Mr. So and So. We all had heard he would meet a woman and say, “I am Mr. So and So. Do you want to sleep with me?” That was the entirety of his pickup line and his sophistication.
Vida stared at me kind of incredulous. “I never did that,” he said in a puzzled voice, “and I’m Vida Blue.”
He sure is. And I’m not. And neither are you. And neither is Mr. So and So.
Stan
Vida is like J-Lo. He’s not going to rip any players. I wait for his old story’s of the A’s..and Charlie O. And Vida’s off field problems are well known…good to see Vida is back on his feet.
If Zito is worth 126 million..Vida would gave been the first billion dollar contract.
September 21st, 2012 11:17 am
Bill Laskey
Lowell —- thanks for the nice words, as Vida and I are also glad we can sit with you as well as some of the other writers, to discuss the past and present! You always are one of my favorites along with the Great Marty Lurie!! enjoy your next good bottle of Vino and see you soon!!!
September 21st, 2012 6:45 pm
justme2
Had the pleasure of meeting Bill Laskey and Vida Blue before the Giants game last Tuesday; consummate gentlemen and total professionals. I’d love to be a fly on the wall for some of those Green Room discussions.
September 21st, 2012 7:03 pm
CohnZohn
Thanks, Bill. You are the best. See you soon.
September 21st, 2012 7:37 pm
Frank in Minnesota
My ex and i met Vida at a club one night and he was so nice, very charming guy….but then, my ex was a pretty nice lady to look at……
September 21st, 2012 9:25 pm
Stan
Hey Bill ..remind Lowell to give a shout out to Stan on Comcast. All you guys forget it seems.
September 23rd, 2012 6:04 pm