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May 30, 2012

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2012 National League Upfronts

by Ian Miller

If you follow the entertainment industry, you’ve no doubt heard of upfronts—the annual meeting at which broadcasters preview their fall slate for advertisers. Upfronts are a lavish affair, held at grand venues in New York City. TV networks delivered their upfront pitches two weeks ago.

What you may not know is that Major League Baseball also holds upfronts for their prospective sponsors. This year’s event was on Friday, May 18 at the Office Suites of Bayonne in the Gateway Region of New Jersey. Baseball Prospectus’ entertainment correspondent, Ian Miller, attended this year’s event, and has these highlights of fall baseball programming. Part 1, the American League, appeared last week.

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Los Angeles Dodgers (Musical drama). “Dodgers” is what “Smash” could have been. It’s got tons of pure star power in Matt Kemp, Andre Ethier, and Clayton Kershaw, and they wrapped up the evil Frank McCourt storyline with a twist that could only have been conceived in Hollywood. Even bit players like Scott Van Slyke, Chris Capuano and A.J. Ellis are contributing, making “Dodgers” appointment TV. Tuesday, 8 p.m.

San Diego Padres (Educational/civic). Remember when you

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Lou Doench

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*slow clap*
Excellent!

May 30, 2012 06:01 AM

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Charles

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Woah. A "Dinosaurs" reference.

Okay, then.

May 30, 2012 06:14 AM

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Lou Doench

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In episode 4 of "Reds" an alien presence mysteriously descends on Homer "The Frustrator" Bailey. At first the team is alarmed, however after two outings they decide to accept the new situation because the alien appears to be able to throw his splitter for strikes.

May 30, 2012 06:31 AM

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Vicmill1

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If I were not your father, Mr. Miller, my comments would be taken with more than a grain of salt, but your latest Daily Variety report on the BB upfronts should become a yearly staple until your brain falls out. I laughed more at the NL report than the AL report...could be the DH makes the AL less amusing.

May 30, 2012 09:23 AM

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dee150586

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truly great. kudos on a super funny piece Ian! Hope to see more like it.

May 30, 2012 09:37 AM

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Ian Miller

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You're far too kind, all of you. Thanks for reading!

May 30, 2012 09:38 AM

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ddufourlogger

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Chicago Cubs (Improvisational comedy). Canceled.

That is all.

May 30, 2012 10:16 AM

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sportspopery

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Marlins Park "looks like it was designed by Gaudi as a tribute to his pet macaw." Outstanding. I've always thought of the Phillies as being more like "Takeshi's Castle," a pointless, often cruel but nevertheless engrossing show that reflected well the humor and sensibilities of Philadelphians.

As for the Braves as wuxia: YES. Chipper's even got the mangy chin hair of an old master. I'm going to imagine all Braves games from now on shot on Super 8 w/ horrific overdubs.

May 30, 2012 11:57 AM

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marcello

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Amaro taunts his contestants by making them debase themselves with such activities as “Being Optioned to Lehigh Valley,” “Sitting on the Bench While Juan Pierre Starts,” and “Being Ty Wigginton.”

Brilliant.

May 30, 2012 12:08 PM

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