Welcome to the Blue, Rich Hill!

Now that you've had time to welcome in outfielder Josh Reddick to the Dodgers, I thought I would officially introduce starting pitcher Rich Hill.  As you surely know by now, the Dodgers also attained the services of left-handed starter Rich Hill.  Per Jon Weisman at Dodger Insider:

Hill has had an unusual career. At age 36, in his 12th Major League season, he has only 576 big-league innings to his name. He actually is on the disabled list right now, dating back to July 20, because of a blister issue. He also missed pitching in June because of a left groin strain.

However, when healthy in 2016, he has dominated, throwing 76 innings in 14 starts with a 2.25 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 10.7 strikeouts per nine innings.

Welcome to the Blue, Josh Reddick!

Today is trade deadline day, and naturally the Dodgers are at the forefront of every rumor.  Typically, nothing comes about, and I expected that this evening would pass without anything significant coming to Los Angeles.

Boy... Was I wrong.

The Dodgers have made the first big move of the day by acquiring an veteran outfielder and starting pitcher.  Today, the Dodgers have acquired Josh Reddick and Rich Hill in exchange for three minor leaguers.  Per a report by Doug Padilla at ESPN, pitchers Grant Holmes, Jharel Cotton and Frankie Montas are going to the A's.

Blog Kiosk: 8/1/2016 - Dodgers Links - Some Odds and Ends

It was Star Wars Night at Dodger Stadium on Friday, and since I decided to step away from the keyboard this weekend (not that I post an awful lot anyway) I had failed to make note of it.  To make up for that above is a group photo of some cosplay enthusiast in attendance, pic taken by Jill Weisleder/LA Dodgers 2016.  Go here to check out a bunch of pics from the day that includes plenty of Star Wars characters taken by Jill and Jon SooHoo.

Below are more links to check out:

• This Day in Dodger History: In 1906 Brooklyn's Harry McIntire loses a no-hitter in the eleventh inning.  In 1924 Dodgers pitcher Dazzy Vance establish a major league record when he struck out seven consecutive batters to defeat the Cubs.  In 1957 Gil Hodges set a new NL record for career grand slams at 13.  BTW, this is the last grand slam in the history of the Brooklyn Dodgers.
• Happy Birthday, Dave Anderson!

Memorabilia from Walter Alston's Estate at SCP Auction - The Early Years

Holy moly!

Last time around SCP featured a giant collection from the estate of Dodgers Hall of Famer Don Drysdale.  Now they bring along another collection from a Dodger great. Featured here are some of the memorabilia that once belonged to Hall of Fame manager Walter Alston. 

Over the next few days I'll highlight several of my favorites.  The items shown here all relate to his early years as a player and a young rookie manager in Brooklyn.

2016 Topps Allen & Ginter - The Dodgers Autograph and RIP Cards

Below is a last look at Dodgers cards found in packs of 2016 Allen & Ginter packs.  Featured below are the autograph, booklet and RIP cards.  Also, I include the checklist of the Dodgers' "Artist Originals" cards.  Unfortunately, none of them have been seen yet.  Go here to check out all of my past post on this set.

Mini Autographs

• #AGA-CSE Corey Seager (redemption) 
• #AGA-KMA Kenta Maeda  (redemption) 

#AGA-FM Frankie Montas               #AGA-FV Fernando Valenzuela

Blog Kiosk: 7/29/2016 - Dodgers Links - Peters, Anderson and the Blue Gala

Above is a photograph of the Chavez Ravine, facing towards downtown, in the midst of being carved and shaved into Dodger Stadium, circa 1960.  The photo above via MLB Cathedrals on twitter.

Below are more links to check out:

• This Day in Dodger History:  In 1983 Steve Garvey's consecutive-game streak ends at 1,207 when he is unable to play the second game of a doubleheader due to a dislocated thumb.  In 1996 Tommy Lasorda announced his retirement as manager of the Dodgers due to issues with his health. 
• Happy Birthday, Chad Billingsley and Chief Meyers!