Blog Kiosk: 8/9/2009

Should I be panicking yet? Is a 5.5 game lead large enough?

• Here are some new Dodger blogs- Cat Loves the Dodgers and Duck Dodgers Bats Cleanup. Check them out.
  
• Check out this great old article about Vin Scully at SI Vault. (Hat Tip: DodgersNation)
  
• Sunshine made it in the Dodgers Magazine. Read about it here.
  
• Hank Aaron says that the 2003 list of steroids users should be released.
  
• HalosHeaven has a bunch of new Nick Adenhart memorial photos from Anaheim Stadium.
• You gotta read Bill Simmons ESPN piece about his time at the National Sports Collectors Convention last weekend- complete with a photo essay.

  Here's the micro report card: If you love sports, you have to go. You have to. You just have to. You have to. You will see things you never knew about. You will see things you never imagined. You will see things you barely remembered. You will see things that make you smile and things that make you angry. You will see things that you will want, and you will be surprised by how much you want them. You will be constantly blown away. You will be overstimulated. You will never be bored.

• Here is another ESPN article about the National; complete with a video (below) and more pics.
  

• Check out some Ferris Bueller's Day Off original cards made by Trader Crack's.
• Here is a final look at Comic-Con. Enjoys these pics of the ladies at totallycrap.com.
• This is brilliant. Unfortunately, it's all in Russian so I don't know who this is or what she titles it.

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Relive Last Nights Magic

What a great comeback last night. Watch the videos below to relive the moment. Below is from the left field stands.

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The LA Times interview Andre after the game.

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Here is the version seen on TV.

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Free Dodger Dogs!

There is nothing more wonderful than to hear the words, "free Dodger Dogs!"

On Monday, September 14 the Dodgers will be giving a free Dodger Dog to everyone in attendance. Vouchers will be handed out at the turnstiles.

I guess with Pittsburgh coming to town they decided to add an extra incentive to come out.

On top of that, there is will a hot dog eating contest. You can win a seat upgrade and passes to DodgersLife "Under the Lights" event where you can take batting practice on the field.

Making the collage above has made me hungrier than you can imagine.

RIP: John Hughes

(pic Link: RiverBlue.com)

As a Reagan Baby and 80's teenage cross between and dweed, geek and basketcase I salute you, my captain.

I'm going home to pull out my copy of Weird Science to watch tonight.

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eBay: Dodger Finds

On to another edition of vintage Dodger finds on eBay.

Below we have an advertising counter display of 1965 National League Champions Dodgers "Cheer Bows." They were originally sold at Dodger Stadium concession stands at the end of the '65 season after the dodgers clinched the League Championship. As you know, the Dodgers won the World Series that year against the Minnesota Twins.

The best thing about this auction is the seller's description of how he came in possession of the bows and counter display. He claims that he received this from his 5th grade girlfriend in 1965. Her father was an employee of the Dodgers at the time. It sold for $31.01.

eBay Auction Link: 1965 Dodger Pin Bows Display:

I am showing this because I find it hilarious. This Hasbro Mike Piazza doll made in 1993 sold for $10.49.

eBay Auction Link: Piazza Doll:

Vintage glassware featuring the Los Angeles Dodger is very rare. Most have not lasted the test of time, and those that have are riddled with imperfections, cracks and wear. Below is a very nice 1959 Duke Snider Los Angeles Dodger Stars drinking glass that sold for $31.00.

eBay Auction Link: Snider Glass:

Here is a John Roseboro's Dodger Stars drinking glass. It sold for $16.48.

eBay Auction Link: Roseboro Glass:

Charlie Neal's glass sold for $10.45.

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And Then There Was One

The Topps Company is now the exclusive maker of officially licenced MLB trading cards. The NY York Times has the story.

“This is redirecting the entire category toward kids,” said Eisner, who acquired the company in 2007. “Topps has been making cards for 60 years, the last 30 in a nonexclusive world that has caused confusion to the kid who walks into a Wal-Mart or a hobby store. It’s also been difficult to promote cards as unique and original.”

It's ironic that a anti-trust lawsuit forced competition in the Baseball card market in 1980, but nearly 30 years later they are seeking to recreate the monopoly. Both times they rationalized that it would stimulate the trading card market.

On a side note, Upper Deck, Topps main competitor, is not entirely shut out of Baseball. They recently announced a agreement with the MLB Players Association. So, they can feature the athletes, just not the logos.

Here is the official MLB announcement of the deal.

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Hat Tip: @CardBandits via @ACPressSusan L: