2016 Leaf Trinity Baseball - All the Dodger Cards

Why do you do this Leaf?

We are already in the mist of spring training for the upcoming 2017 season, and Leaf (for whatever reason) sees fit to release a brand new Baseball card set that they call 2016 Leaf Trinity.

2016?

Come on, now!

I get that many of the players in the set were drafted by their teams in 2016, but that doesn't mean it's appropriate to call this a 2016 Baseball card set when it actually hits stores the following year. 

Anyway, here are the Dodger cards found in packs of Leaf's newest set called 2016 Leaf Trinity.  Like in years past, this set focuses on some of the top prospects in the game.  It includes three Dodger fast-risers: Alex Verdugo, Gavin Lux and Jordan Sheffield.  Go here to see a complete checklist.

BTW, the signature cards (as seen at the very bottom) include personally written scripts by the players, and it seems likely that each player will have at least three different phrases available.  They appear to be:

• Go Dodgers!
• Can't Wait to Play at Chavez Ravine!
• #xx Draft Pick in 2016 MLB Draft!

I don't currently have pics for all of them, so I will update this post periodically.

Clear Autographs

#BA-AV1 Alex Verdugo                         #BA-GL1 Gavin Lux

2017 Topps Heritage Baseball - Bazooka, Mint Relic and 3D Insert Cards

Here is a look at the last of the Dodgers insert cards found in packs of 2017 Topps Heritage.  Featured below are the Bazooka, Mint Relic and #D insert cards.  Go here to see my past post on this set. 

1968 Cut Signatures (#/1)

• #68BCS-DD Don Drysdale

1968 Bazooka

#68B-CK Clayton Kershaw          #68B-CS Corey Seager

Blog Kiosk: 3/6/2017 - Dodgers Links - Some Spring Odds and Ends

Dave Roberts has taken his position as manager of the Dodgers to new heights.  Not only has be got the ear and respect of the clubhouse, but he also takes seriously the role he plays as a representative of the diversity sought by Jackie Robinson.  Per Fabian Ardaya at MLB.com:

In an event on Friday with children from elementary schools throughout Glendale, Ariz., at the Dodgers' Spring Training complex at Camelback Ranch, Roberts sought to echo the legacy of Robinson -- perhaps the most notable figure in the history of the franchise.

"He paved the way for all of us," Roberts said. "[His teammates] used to talk about what Jackie went through. A lot of times, what Jackie did was, beyond being a great baseball player, he was a guy who was just so tough."

Photo above via Jon SooHoo/LA Dodgers 2017.  Below are more links to check out:

• This Day in Dodger History:  In 1938 the Dodgers received first baseman Dolph Camilli from the Phillies for an outfield prospect named Eddie Morgan.  In 1948 the Dodgers traded second baseman Eddie Stanky to the Boston Braves.  Stanky is famous for yelling at Phillies coach Ben Chapman during a game the prior season due to his racist insults directed at Jackie Robinson. 
• Happy Birthday, Frank Gatins, John McMakin, George Mohart, Doug Podbielan, Greg Hannahs, Terry Adams & Marcus Thames!
  

A Vintage Jackie Robinson Bust

This is fantastic.  And to a Jackie Robinson collector it is unusual.

Featured above and below is a Jackie Robinson bust currently for sale at Inside the Park Collectibles (Auction Link).  Likely from the 1940's, it exactly resembles a well known memorabilia piece commonly known to Robinson collectors as the Petitto Studios Jackie Robinson candy container.  You can see a pic of that on the right.

Spitting image, eh?

The bust stands about 5 1/2" tall (roughly twice the size of the candy container without the clear plastic) and also includes a Petitto Studios makers mark on the reverse.  So, they both come from the same place, and it makes me wonder if the bust was a model for the ensuing candy box.  I say this because the candy container is quite plentiful (as vintage memorabilia goes); whereas, this bust is something I have never seen before.  According to the auction house this is a first for them too.

I have no idea what something would be worth, but I am sure it'll find it's way into someone's collection.  It's just too unique to be ignored.

UPDATE:  I see now that this exact bust recently sold on eBay (link here) at $158.05.  So the buyer is trying to flip it.   One thing that auction notes is that the bust is made of plaster.

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2017 Topps Heritage Baseball - Real One Auto's, Disc and Relics

Here are more Dodger inserts cards.  Featured below are the Real One Autographs, 1968 Discs and Clubhouse collection relics.  Go here to see my past post on this set.

Real One Autographs

#ROA-CSE Corey Seager                  #ROA-JDE Jose De Leon

Blog Kiosk: 3/3/2017 - Dodgers Links - Some Spring Odds and Ends

Clayton Kershaw was spotless in two innings of work yesterday.  It was his second start of spring.  Per Ken Gurnick at MLB.com:

"Kersh had everything working," said Dodgers manager Dave Roberts. "Two clean innings and it was good to see. It was a good day, overall."

In other Dodger news, Sergio Romo was stifling in his first inning as a Dodger yesterday.  He struck out the side.

Photo above via Jon SooHoo/LA Dodgers 2017.  Go here to check out more pics by Jon from yesterday.  Below are more links to check out:

• This Day in Dodgers History:  In 2001 the Dodgers signed free agent amateur outfielder Roger Cedeno.  In 2010 the Dodgers signed free agent outfielder Garret Anderson.
• Happy Birthday, John Ward, Wee Willie Keeler, Ed Phelps, Joe Koukalik, Bert Griffith, Scott Radinsky & Matt Treanor!