This makes me feel like the ugly duckling. Was it a matter of price, or are we just not wanted?
LA Times writer Mike DiGiovanna has the scoop on a Dodger pursuit, their offer, and subsequent rejection.
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Blog Kiosk: 11/13/2011
Matt Kemp with Dennis "Pedro Cerrano" Haysbert at the Gold Glove Awards ceremony on Friday. (Pic via Matt Kemp Lockerz)- Dodgers Ready for Moneyball, via SI.
"We're becoming more numerically oriented," Colletti said. "We've always kept it as part of the mix, but there's so much more information now and its value is proven. It's not just theory any more. It's more of a foundation, along with scouting, as part of evaluation. For me it's 50-50.
- I could support Bulldog. Orel Hershiser's Serious About Dodgers, via ESPN/Ramona Shelbourne.
"I'm as serious as my heart beats," Hershiser told ESPNLosAngeles.com. "The next step in the process is to be approved by baseball to bid on the team. We think with the people we have in place and the assets we have in place, we will be a serious contender."
- McCourt sale announcement means increased ticket sales, via LA Times/Bill Shaikin.
According to the person familiar with the team's business, McCourt's sale announcement triggered a wave of calls from fans interested in buying tickets and receiving assurances the reduced prices for 2012 would be honored by a new owner.
- Happy Birthday, Trolley Dodger.
- True Blue LA provides their Fall & Winter League update.
- Surly & Scribe lets us know about a couple of LA Kings player appearances; including Luc Robitaille and Jarret Stoll.
- Check out some photos from Panini from the 2011 Toronto Fall Card Expo. I've heard that this is one of the best hockey collector shows of the year. Here are some additional photos from Beckett. Then, Panini shows off their pack redemption program, here.
- Come on now, Dee! Planking on some green? (Pic Link: Twitter deeg5599 Instgram)
eBay: Winter Baseball
This vintage press photo is dated April 15, 1950 is on eBay and features Carl Furillo taking a swing at a snowball as Roy Campanella mans his position at catcher. With no game possible because of inclement weather, this will have to do. From the press clipping on the reverse: Carl Furillo (right), Brooklyn Dodgers outfielder, wings a shovel and hits a snowball on the snow-covered diamond at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn, New York, April 14, after the game between the Dodgers and the New York Yankees was called off because of the weather. Joining in with Furillo in the "game" is catcher Roy Campanella.
(eBay Auction Link)
Saturday, November 12, 2011
2011 Topps Tier 1- Dodger Relic Cards
Following up on my past two post (here, here) focused on Dodger Tier 1 cards, here are some of the relic (game-used) cards found in packs. As always, there are many different variations/parallels available.
I hadn't shown this one previously. It is a dual signature card of Dee Gordon and Cubs rookie Starlin Castro.
Sandy Koufax
Roy Campanella
Pee Wee Reese
I hadn't shown this one previously. It is a dual signature card of Dee Gordon and Cubs rookie Starlin Castro.
A Golden Night for the Gold Glovers
New York was hopping last night. They held the Gold Glove Awards ceremony there and our favorite Dodgers were on hand to celebrate. Through the magic of twitter we can sit in on the fun. Here's a closer look at the prize.
You sure can't go wrong with Jerry Seinfeld at the mic.
(Pic Link: twitter RandyMGrossman)
Yogi Berra and wife, Carmen, take in the festivities.
Of Course, Tommy has to come over to joke with his old nemesis.
Our three Dodgers Gold Glovers take a group picture.
Matt Kemp obliges a fan with an autograph, below.
Andre Ethier poses with another fan.
Matt Kemp and Dave Winfield are seated together at the dinner and they enjoy some laughs.
Here are a couple of post awards photos. Brandon Phillips and good friend, Matt Kemp, show off their new hardware.
Then they decide to test them out.
You sure can't go wrong with Jerry Seinfeld at the mic.
(Pic Link: twitter RandyMGrossman)But, before we start the show, how about a glimpse at some of the attendees. Here is Tommy Lasorda and Brandon Phillips getting together for a pose.
Yogi Berra and wife, Carmen, take in the festivities.
Of Course, Tommy has to come over to joke with his old nemesis.
Our three Dodgers Gold Glovers take a group picture.
Matt Kemp obliges a fan with an autograph, below.
Andre Ethier poses with another fan.
Matt Kemp and Dave Winfield are seated together at the dinner and they enjoy some laughs.
Here are a couple of post awards photos. Brandon Phillips and good friend, Matt Kemp, show off their new hardware.
Then they decide to test them out.
Posing With Your Idols
Here are some great vintage Dodger snapshots I found on eBay of a lucky fan posing with his Baseball idols. From the 1950's. I can't help but wonder at how great a moment this must have been for this kid.
Here is Gil Hodges.
Carl Furrillo
Pee Wee Reese
Duke Snider
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