The Star Wars Holiday Special

I ran into this today and just had to share it.  Sit down, relax and enjoy the Star Wars Holiday Special.  There's no telling how long this will last before it gets pulled down, and if you can survive the whole thing then you're a champion.  (Hat Tip: Reddit)

The Star Wars Holiday Special by FilmGeek-TV
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Merry Christmas! Take a Look at the 2007 Topps Holiday Santa Claus Set

I hope your holiday is filled with joy, wonder and good spirits.

To celebrate this Christmas Day, I thought it would be fun to share the 2007 Topps Holiday set featuring Santa Clause.  If I'm not mistaken, they were sold as a complete set in stores throughout the country.

There are 16 base cards, a relic and a Santa autographed card - no doubt signed by Kris Kringle himself.  Topps used some of their more popular Baseball card designs for the base set.  Take a look at the entire set below.  BTW, this set is very affordable.  You should be able to find an unopened complete set for sale from $10 to $15, or less.  Click on any pic below to embiggen.

#1 - Santa Claus RC - Anchorage Antlers

 #2 - Fr. Christmas - Yuletide Spirits

#3 - Santa Claus - Douglas Firs

#4 - St. Nicholas - Pennsylvania Dutch

#5 - Santa Claus - Holiday Tidings

#6 - Santa Claus - Winter Solstices

#7 - St. Nick - Clement Creations

#8 - Santa Claus - North Pole Noels

#9 - Kris Kringle - Polar Bears

#10 - Santa Claus - Hohohos

#11 - Santa Claus - Boreal Blizzards

#12 - Santa Claus - Arctic Sleighers

#13 - Santa Claus - Svalbard Reindeer

#14 - Santa Claus - Northern Lights

#15 - Santa Claus 

#16 - Santa Claus - Bowlfulla Jellies

Here is a Santa Claus autographed card.

#SCA-SC - Santa Claus Autograph

Below is a Santa worn relic piece.

#SCR-SC - Santa Claus Relic

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It's Official: Dodgers Sign 2 Relievers - Chris Perez and Jamey Wright

Over the past several days there has been talk of the Dodgers signing a couple of relievers to shore up their bullpen.  Well, they made those signings official today.

The Dodger announced this afternoon that they have signed both Chris Perez and Jamey Wright to 1-year free agent contacts.

In celebration, I made a couple of fantasy Baseball cards for both of them using a design I've been fiddling with all winter.  BTW, the photo used on the Jamey Wright card was originally taken by Dee Gordon and was shared on Jon SooHoo's photoblog.

As for the new Dodgers, Ned Colletti had this to say about Chris Perez.

"Chris expressed an interest in coming here and pitching in any role Don asks of him,” said Colletti. “We see him adding depth and experience to our bullpen and while Kenley and Brian will close games, we play so many tight games that we couldn’t pass up the chance to add another reliever who has experienced success in the 7th, 8th and 9th inning. It’s a great opportunity for both Chris and the Dodgers."

As you know, Jamey Wright played for the Dodgers in 2012.

"We’re very familiar with Jamey from his time with us in 2012 and he’s capable of pitching in a variety of different roles,” said Colletti “He brings versatility, a veteran presence and added leadership to the staff. We look forward to having him back in 2014.”

Below are their career stats, and you can check out the Dodgers press release for both of them, here and here.  I should add that the rumored signings of both Juan Uribe and Brian Wilson have yet to be made official.

Chris Perez's career stats via Baseball Reference.

Jamey Wright's career stats via Baseball Reference.

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Blog Kiosk: 12/24/2013 - Dodgers Links -

Tommy Lasorda dropped the opening puck at last nights Kings game.  He's done this a number of times over the past several years, and has quite an unusual way of doing it.  He walks up to center ice, never acknowledges the opposing player, barely acknowledges the Kings player, drops the puck and immediately walks away.  It's hilarious.  Watch his puck drop from last night here.

• Carson Cistulli at FanGraphs shares the Dodgers 2014 ZiPS Projections.
• An old friend alert.  Via Steve Adams at MLB Trade Rumors, The Tampa Bay Rays claim Jerry Sands off of waivers.
• Via Ken Gurnick at MLB.com, "Ethier a friend to Los Angeles' neediest communities".
• Apparently, the Dodgers have signed reliever Jamey Wright to a 1-year contract, via Eric Stephen at True Blue LA.
• Check out Hanley Ramirez's new hairdo, via Samer Kalaf at Deadspin.
• Via Sarah Wexler at We're born again, there's new grass on the field writes, "Dodger Stadium: MLB’s only Googie stadium".  This is a great piece on it's architectural design.
• Via Ken Gurnick at MLB.com, "Dodgers agree with relievers Wright, Perez".
• Via Logan Rhoades on BuzzFeed, "24 Reasons Why Hockey Players Are Actually Big, Cuddly Sweethearts".

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Happy Festivus Day!

A Festivus for the rest of us!

In honor of this Seinfeld holiday I felt it would only be proper to air some grievances.

• To the anti-Puigmania fans - why can't you enjoy the story of a young man who escaped Cuba to make something of himself?  He should be welcomed and celebrated instead of demeaned.
• To the Diamondbacks - just stop whining about the Dodgers pool party, and instead field a better team so you can celebrate in the same way.
• Please stop pitching the David Price rumors.  I do not believe for a second it's going to happen.  The Dodgers have been very clear about their plans to rebuild the farm system, and there's no reason not to believe them.  They've done everything they said they would do.
• Dear Cardinal fans, your team is not the beacon of Baseball purity and perfection in the league.
• To fans worried about the Dodgers not re-signing Clayton Kershaw yet - please take a deep breath and calm down.  There's no reason to be worried.  Just be patient.
• That last one reminds me about my biggest pet peeve.  In today's world of instant communication the virtue of patience gets lost.  Everyone wants what they want now, and it's an attitude that is irksome.  Everyone needs to take a chill pill.

If you have any other grievances please share them. I'm moving on to the "Feats of Strength." Anyone know where I can find Frank McCourt this holiday season?

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2013 Leaf Trinity Baseball - All the Dodgers Cards

Leaf Trading Cards just released their last Baseball prospect card set for 2013, and it's called Leaf Trinity Baseball.  It is a limited product.  Only 250 - 10 box cases have been produced.  Go here for a complete checklist.

Only one Dodger is included in the set.  It is 2013 1st round draft pick Chris Anderson.  There are three different cards for him.  Unfortunately, the Inscription Autographed card (#DTI-CA1) is only available through a redemption.  Below are the Patch Auto and Pure Glass Auto cards.  BTW, this set includes no base cards, and every card is autographed.

#DTP-CA1 Chris Anderson Patch Auto

#CA1  Chris Anderson  Pure Auto

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