Breaking news from MLB.com:

Vin Scully and the Dodgers made it official Tuesday, confirming the Hall of Fame announcer signed a one-year contract to return to the club in 2010 for a 61st season at the microphone.

Scully, who turned 82 on Sunday, will continue with the same broadcasting workload — calling virtually all home games, plus road games as far east as Colorado. He made no commitment beyond 2010.

Now if they can sign a #1 starter and miraculously figure out how to get Manny and his bloated ’10 salary to go elsewhere.