Blog Kiosk: 9/27/2013 - Dodgers Links - Kershaw, Hockey at Dodger Stadium and Hazing the Rookies

The 13th edition of Dodgers Playbill features the Dodgers’ 2013 Roy Campanella Award winner Clayton Kershaw.  See it above.

• Via Jesse Spector at the Sporting News, MLB Network's Bill Ripken: 'Dodgers have to be the team to beat'
• Clayton Kershaw was named the winner of the eighth annual Roy Campanella Award, which is given to the Dodger player who best exemplifies the spirit and leadership of the late Hall of Fame catcher, per a Dodgers press release.
• "Fatal stabbing after Dodgers-Giants game: Details of the attack," via Lee Romney at the LA Times.
• This is truly the loss of a member of the Dodger family.  Here is the Dodgers statement regarding the passing of Jonathan Denver.

"The Dodgers are shocked and saddened to learn of the death of Jonathan Denver, who is the son of one of our security guards."

"There is no rational explanation for this senseless act which resulted in Jonathan's death. The pain that this has caused his family and friends is unimaginable. Words are not enough to describe our sadness. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family during this extremely difficult time."

• "Dodger Stadium NHL outdoor rink introduced," via Eric Stephen at True Blue LA.  Gann Matsuda at Frozen Royalty shares a whole bunch of photos from the event, here.

On January 25th, 2014, @LAKings and @AnaheimDucks take Center Field: pic.twitter.com/oPCALCK1Dr
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) September 26, 2013

• Eric Stephen at True Blue LA also has the Dodgers rookie hazing photos.  "Dodgers rookie hazing photos emerge: Yasiel Puig, Hyun-jin Ryu, et al"

Well, also this gem. Guess who (via @rbelisario51): pic.twitter.com/gGGO3uWSQN
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) September 27, 2013

The only photo from "Rookie Dress Up" that matters. Vin Scully with Gumby, @YasielPuig: pic.twitter.com/5D0G8VDWqC
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) September 27, 2013

• "Dodgers' Andre Ethier expected to miss remainder of regular season," via Dylan Hernandez at the LA Times.
• "Dodgers' Hairston bothered by back spasms," via Ken Gurnick at MLB.com.

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2013 Topps Chrome Baseball - All the Dodgers' Cards

Yesterday was the official release date of 2013 Topps Chrome.  This set is basically a shinier version of its flagship set - using many of the same photos from their base cards.  Fortunately, there are a handful of exceptions and additions to the set.  The Carl Crawford and Zack Greinke base cards use brand new photographs, and Yasiel Puig and Matt Magill finally get a card of their own.  See a complete checklist of the set here.

Below are the Dodgers' base cards in their shiny goodness.

#19 Adrian Gonzalez                                  #20 Matt Kemp

#25 Hyun-Jin Ryu                                #48 Andre Ethier

#56 Carl Crawford                                #110 Matt Magill

#138 Yasiel Puig                                 #161 Zack Greinke

#175 Clayton Kershaw                          #182 Paco Rodriguez

Like the Series 2 set, there are 4 different short-printed variations available to chase.  See all 4 below.  The Puig and Kershaw cards really stick out.

Base Card Variations

#20 Matt Kemp

#25 Hyun-Jin Ryu

#138 Yasiel Puig

#175 Clayton Kershaw

Every available Dodgers' autographed card is only available through a redemption card.  This includes Hyun-Jin Ryu, Yasiel Puig and Paco Rodriguez.  Sports Collectors Daily tells us that many of them did not arrive in time to be placed into packs.  Although, it appears that the Puig cards are at the Topps headquarters, ready to ship.  See an example below.

1972 Topps Inserts

#72C-CK Clayton Kershaw                   #72C-HJR Hyun-Jin Ryu

#72C-YP Yasiel Puig

Dynamic Die Cuts Inserts

#DY-CK Clayton Kershaw              #DY-HJR Hyun-Jin Ryu

#DY-HR Hanley Ramirez                     #DY-MK Matt Kemp

#DY-YP Yasiel Puig

Chrome Connection Die Cut Inserts

#CC-AG Adrian Gonzalez                          #CC-MK Matt Kemp

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Blog Kiosk: 9/26/2013 - Dodgers Links - A Postseason Rally, Ethier and Numata

Tim Wallach is hitting some balls during infield practice in the photo above.  Pic via Jon SooHoo/LA Dodgers 2013.

• Dodger postseason rally Sunday following final regular season game of the year.  Per a Dodgers press release:

  The Los Angeles Dodgers will hold a Postseason Rally following this Sunday's 1:10 p.m. regular-season finale against the Colorado Rockies in order to offer fans the opportunity to wish the Dodgers well prior to the start of postseason play. The Postseason Rally is free with a ticket for Sunday's game, which also is Fan Appreciation Day.

Dodger players, manager Don Mattingly and Hall of Famer Tommy Lasorda will partake in the Postseason Rally, which will be hosted by television talk show host Arsenio Hall. The Postseason Rally will include musical entertainment and a 2013 season highlights video that will be played on Dodger Vision.

In addition, immediately following Sunday's game, two of the final prizes on Fan Appreciation Day will be awarded-two Dodger season tickets for 2014 as well as an all-expenses paid trip to Australia for two to join the Dodgers for their season opening games with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

• Uh-Oh!  "Dodgers 'worried' over Ethier's playoff status," via Jorge Ortiz at USA Today.

The Los Angeles Dodgers manager said outfielder Andre Ethier has been sent back to L.A. for further tests on his sprained left ankle, which has sidelined him for all but one of the last 10 games.

• "When Blue Is Thicker Than Blood," via Lee Jenkins at Sports Illustrated. 
• "Value of Mark Ellis difficult to track," via Mark Saxon at ESPN.

Ellis is the least-flashy, least-obtrusive, lowest-maintenance everyday player on the Dodgers and, without many people knowing it, he's among the most valuable. On a team of brilliant athletes, $20 million-per-year salaries and puffed-out chests, Ellis falls under none of those categories. He's just a good player in all the ways most people don't bother to track. 

• "Capuano ready to return after fielding test," via Ken Gurnick at MLB.com.
• Orel at Sons of Steve Garvey Shares a pic of a deep-fried bacon Dodger Dog... Mmmm.
• Chad Moriyama has more information about the recent Takumi Numata signing from Japan and the problems it's causing.
• Please stop this.  "2 Arrested In Fatal Stabbing Of Dodgers Fan Following Giants Game," via CBS SF Bay Area.
• I love Sesame Street.

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Weekend Autograph Opportunities: Jaime Jarrin, Dodgers Day at the Long Beach Expo and Paul LoDuca

Here are this weekends autograph opportunities and events throughout the Southland. As always, be sure to check the Blue Heaven Calendar for other events (a link can always be found on the tab at the top of this page, just left of center), and always confirm with the establishment. Everything is subject to change.  Please email me with any tips about upcoming events in Southern California.  As the rest of the week progresses I'll update this post with other events (if there are any) as I become aware of them.  Also, I don't always list every event below, so be sure to check my Calendar.  I always try to favor free signing events over paying events.  Click on any pic to embiggen.

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(pic via Jon SooHoo/LA Dodgers)

Dodgers Hall of Fame Broadcaster Jaime Jarrin will be signing free autographs for fans at the Wal-MArt in Pico Rivers on Saturday September 27, 2013 from 11am - 12pm.  Go here for more information.

Wal-Mart 
8500 Washington Blvd. 
Pico Rivera, CA 90660 

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A Coin, Stamps and Card Collectibles show at the Long Beach Convention Center is this weekend.  It is called the Long Beach Expo and it will host 4 different Dodger players to sign for fans.  Go here for more information.  Admission for the show is $8.00, and a $2 off coupon is available on their website.  Also, Collectors Universe members get in free.

The Show runs from Thursday, Sept. 26th to Saturday, Sept. 28th.  Hours Thur. and Fri.: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sat.: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Sunday

Tickets can be purchased in advance by calling 888-743-9316, or in-person at the event. 

Tommy Lasorda 
Date: Saturday, September 28 
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 
$89 Signature on any item 
$39 Add an inscription

A.J. Ellis 
Date: Saturday, September 28 
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 
$29 Signature on any item 
$10 Add an inscription

Darryl Strawberry 
Date: Saturday, September 28 
Time: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. 
$39 Signature on any item 
$15 Add an inscription

Kenley Jansen
Date:      Saturday, September 28
Time:      11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
$35     Signature on any item
$10     Add an inscription

Long Beach Convention Center 
100 South Pine Ave 
Long Beach, CA 90802

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Dodger prosepct Onelki Garcia and former Dodger catcher Paul LoDuca will be signing autographs on Sunday, September 29, 2013.  Onelki Garcia will be signing from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Paul LoDuca will sign from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Manuel's El Tepeyac.  I am unsure of the prices for LoDuca, but Garcia autographs are $20 each (photo included).

Manuel's El Tepeyac 
13131 Crossroads Pkwy South 
City of Industry, CA 91746 
(626) 488-9432

Hat Tip: Roberto at Vin Scully is My Homeboy and here.

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Blog Kiosk: 9/25/2013 - Dodgers Links -

Dodger fans are everywhere.  Pic above via Jon SooHoo/LA Dodgers 2013 from San Francisco.

• Tony Jackson at Dodger Scribe provides a "Rookie-hazing update".  Puig will be Gumby.
• "The OFFICIAL Dodgers Poolgate Peegate player odds," via Chad Moriyama.
• "A resurgent and reinvented Brian Wilson," via Chad Moriyama.
• "New book details baseball's greatest rivalry: Dodgers-Giants ," via Steve Dilbeck at the LA Times.
• True to the Blue recaps the Tim Federowicz and Stephen Fife signing a couple of weeks ago.
• "Cuban infielder Alexander Guerrero could sign soon, agent says ," via Dylan Hernandez at the LA Times.

Boras hinted that Guerrero could be signed in the next couple of weeks. Asked if Guerrero would play winter ball in Latin America, Boras replied, “That will be up to the team that signs him. The Dominican League doesn’t start until mid-October. We expect he will be signed before then.”

• "Lasorda visits Georgia girl struck by foul ball," via Ken Gurnick at MLB.com.

"I cooked him a Southern dinner and he brought a signed softball and a replica of his Hall of Fame plaque," said Rhonda Johnson. "He encouraged Summer to stay in softball and told her that when she plays her first game back, he wants to be there. She was definitely inspired. I could see it in her eyes."

• Never get between a fan and his bobblehead.  "Mariano Rivera bobblehead night had one itty-bitty problem — there were no bobbleheads," via Mike Oz at Big League Stew.

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2013 Topps Heritage MiLB - The Dodgers' Inserts, Relics and Autographs

Following up on yesterday's post showing the Dodger base cards to the 2013 Heritage Minor League Baseball card set, I now show the Dodger insert, relics and autographed cards that are available.

1964 Bazooka Set

#64B-JP Joc Pederson

Clubhouse Collection Relics

#CCR-CR Chris Reed

#CCR-JPE Joc Pederson

Clubhouse Collection Dual Relics

#CCDR-LP Joc Pederson / Rymer Liriano

Clubhouse Collection Patches

#CCP-JPE Joc Pederson

There is also a Joc Pederson Clubhouse Collection patch card (#CCAR-JPE Joc Pederson) signed by Pederson, but I have yet to find one to share here.

MLB Hat Manufactured Patches

#MP-CS Corey Seager

Real One Autographs

#ROA-RS Ross Stripling                    #ROA-GE Gorman Erickson

Road to the Show

#RTTS-CS Corey Seager

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