Blog Kiosk: 5/16/2013 - Matt Kemp Bobblehead Night Tomorrow in Ranch Cucamonga!

Juan Uribe - Man of Mystery.  Pic via Dodger Dugout.

• The Rancho Cucamonga Quakes are giving away Matt Kemp bobbleheads at this coming Fridays ballgame.

• It's official.  The Dodgers are now dumpster diving.  They have just signed Jonathan Sanchez to a minor league deal, via Austin Laymance at MLB.com.

"I'm sure it's got something to do with depth," manager Don Mattingly said before Wednesday's game against the Nationals. "With some of the issues we've had with injuries to a number of pitchers, it's a guy that's been a quality starter in the past. He's had a couple of years where he's struggled."

• Via Roberto Baly at VSIMH tells us that Hyun-Jin Ryu is now a pitchman for Hanmi Bank, and in his first marketing campaign he tells customers that the Bank will make you some bread.  Chef Ryu?
• Via Mark Saxon at ESPN, "Did Zack Greinke's surgeon rescue this Dodger season?"
• "Lilly feels healthy after five-inning rehab outing"  Via Austin Laymance at MLB.com.
• Dodger fans have been coming out in a big way.  Via the DodgersPR on twitter:

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• Mike Petriello at MSTI tells us about "Ten Good Things About the 2013 Dodgers."
• "Tampa Bay Rays Fan Catches Home Run Ball With His Face," via Paul Sacca at Next Impulse Sports.
• Take a look at Phil Jackson's 13 championship rings, via Ryan Glasspiegel at Extra Mustard.
• Talkin' about next seasons schedule already?  I guess the Dodgers will be headed overseas to start the 2014 season, via Dan at MyKBO on twitter.

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Blog Kiosk: 5/15/2013 - An Early Peek at Adrian's Bobblhead and SI's Fortunate 50 List

On May 27th kids will be getting the above Fathead of Clayton Kershaw.  How cool is this?  It makes me want to be a kid again.  Pic via twitter @Dodgers.

• Zach Greinke is in the midst of an incredible recovery.  Via Ken Gurnick on twitter, he is pitching tonight for the Dodgers.

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• Ross Gasmer at Dodgers Nation tells us that the Dodgers are close to signing Jonathan Sanchez.
• Steve Dilbeck at the LA Times writes, "Do not read my lips: Kenley Jansen looks like Dodgers' new closer."

Mattingly said, “honestly, I prefer having roles where everybody knows where they’re at. But tonight I felt like Kenley was the best shot of getting that guy out.”

• Check out the below early preview pic of the Adrian Gonzalez bobblehead that will be given out on July 11th.  A video of the Dodgers unveiling it is at the far bottom.

• Since we are on the topic of Dodger bobbleheads I thought I would point to some new bobbles I ran into that are for sale through the Baseball Hall of Fame.  Go here to check out the Kemp, Kershaw and Retro bobbleheads.  Below are photos.

• Sports Illustrated has just come out with their Fortunate 50 list of top paid athletes, and the Dodgers have 4 representatives - Zack Greinke, Matt Kemp, Adrian Gonzalez and Carl Crawford.  The Yankees topped the list for having the most players at 5, but I suspect the Dodgers will soon join them.  Clayton Kershaw is certain to be on this list by this time next year.  Below is a listing of the Top 10.

• The Art of Pitch Framing, via Ben Lindbergh at Grantland.
• Below is a video put together by the Dodgers unveiling the new Adrian Gonzalez bobblehead.

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