Memories of Howe and the Dodgers Differ

Steve Howe was the best relief pitcher I ever saw. When it was nail-biting time at a Dodger game and I was sure doom and gloom would prevail, the sight of him striding onto the mound made the bluebirds chirp and the skies clear. He always saved the day. I wish he could have saved himself.

SANDRA COOPERSMITH

Culver City

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Vin Scully said, “The thing I remember about Steve Howe was how calm he always was, how low-key he could be in pressure spots. He always seemed detached from the crowd. I assume that’s why he was able to be so successful.”

And I assume it’s because he was stoned out of his skull.

BURT PRELUTSKY

North Hills

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I see this nice comment from Grady Little about Danys Baez: “He sees the flow of the game and we’re ahead, 5-0, against a team struggling offensively. He’s probably thinking more about somebody sitting in the third row than getting ready for the situation. That’s human nature.”

No, that’s sadly Dodger nature. These guys wouldn’t know the taste of victory if it were as obvious as anchovies.

JAKE ROCHE

Los Angeles

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In Steve Henson’s Dodger article Wednesday, he referred to the Dodgers as “the underachieving Dodgers.” I take exception to that.

Last year, the Dodgers finished their dismal season 20 games under .500.

As of Friday, still early in the season, and still playing in the pathetic National League West, they are already five games under .500. Based on their track record and their current performance, I believe they will achieve their goal of last year quite easily, maybe 25 games under .500.

WILLIAM MICHAEL

Dana Point