Blog Kiosk: 10/25/2014 - Dodger Links - Ryu, Seager and Joe Maddon

Even during the offseason Hyun-Jin Ryu can't live without Juan Uribe.  Check out the above photograph I had originally seen on Reddit (via r/freischein) of Ryu taking in a ballgame at Jamshil Stadium in Seoul, Korea.  As you can see, Ryu is wearing a Uribe signature cap, and it is glorious.  These BFF's can't stand being apart, and I fully expect to see a photo of Uribe wearing a Ryu signature item very soon.

As I look more closely I am immediately struck by Ryu's expression.  He is obviously not liking something, and I wonder what it is.  I'd like to think a rancid smell has engulfed his space and that he suspects the gentleman on his right is the rude culprit.  On the other hand, maybe the thought of losing Don Mattingly as his coach really bothers him.  I dunno.

BTW, does anybody know where I can get one of these Juan Uribe lids?  I must have one.

Below are some links to check out:

• Via Jon Weisman at Dodger Insider, "Jimmy Sheckard, the Yasiel Puig of 1901 (sort of, but just enough to make the headline work)."
• Via Jim Callis at MLB.com, "Shortstop Seager leads Los Angeles' talented crop of prospects playing for Glendale."

"When I struggled, that was the first time I ever struggled, so I had to really figure out myself," Seager said. "It helped me understand what I need to do to continue my success and continue not to hit those low patches all the time. When I do hit them, I know how to fix them."

• On the day we find out that highly sought after manager Joe Maddon has left the Rays a statement was released by Andrew Friedman via Dylan Hernandez of the LA Times on twitter:

Andrew Friedman: Don Mattingly will manage the #Dodgers next season. Joe Maddon's availability won't change that.
— Dylan Hernandez (@dylanohernandez) October 24, 2014

• Via LAKingsPR on twitter, here is a pic of the recently completed engraving of the Stanley Cup with the 2013-2014 Champion LA LA Kings:

Engraved 2014 Champion @LAKings on #StanleyCup – “All done, but the ring not on the cup” - thanks @HockeyHallFame ... pic.twitter.com/yCsimJ2AHx
— LAKingsPR (@LAKingsPR) October 24, 2014

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2014 Topps Update Baseball - The Dodger Relic & Autograph Cards

Last, but certainly not least, I take a look at all of the Dodger relic and autograph cards found in 2014 Topps Update.  Go here to find all of my posts related to this set, or here for a complete checklist of the set.  Click on any pic to embiggen.

All Star Stitches

#ASR-CKE Clayton Kershaw                 #ASR-DG Dee Gordon

#ASR-YP Yasiel Puig

Tom Artiaga - "You Are a True Blue Hero"

If you haven't heard this story then here's you chance to catch up. 

Several days ago a video went viral that showed a Dodger-cap wearing good Samaritan running into a burning house in Fresno to save a life.   He went in like the Flash and came out with an older gentleman in tow.  It was an incredible act of selfless bravery.

The hero is a man named Tom Artiaga and he visited with Jimmy Kimmel last night.  Also on-hand was Dodger legend Tommy Lasorda to extends his thanks and to invite him to throw out a first pitch next season.  Watch the video below. 

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Pic at the very top via @Dodgers on twitter.

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Blog Kiosk: 10/24/2014 - Dodger Links - Some Odds and Ends

Last night Tommy Lasorda visited with Jimmy Kimmel and had an opportunity to meet with Taylor Swift, as evidenced by the photo above tweeted by @TommyLasorda.

Below are some links to check out:

• Via Ken Gurnick at MLB.com, "Report: Bundy to return as third-base coach."
• Just more stuff to add to his mantel.  Via Jesse Spector at The Sporting News, "Clayton Kershaw edges Mike Trout for Sporting News Player of the Year."

Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw is the Sporting News MLB Player of the Year for 2014, as selected by a panel of  244 major league players. Kershaw beat Angels superstar Mike Trout by just three votes.
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“It’s awesome,” Kershaw said of the honor. “It really is cool to have that respect from other guys in the league. That’s a huge compliment. For my peers to give that to me, that’s awesome.”

• Via Bill Plunkett of the OC Register on twitter, four Dodgers are finalist for a Gold Glove:

#Dodgers 1B Adrian Gonzalez, 3B Juan Uribe, Ps Clayton Kershaw and Zack Greinke finalists for Rawlings Gold Glove awards at their positions
— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) October 23, 2014

• Ron Cervenka at Think Blue LA shares his choices for "Top three greatest Dodger moments of 2014."  I think I have to agree.  Although, I may have gone with a different order.  Still, it's definitely a great group of highlights.
• Via Eric Stephen of True Blue LA on twitter, Dodger prospect/reliever Danny Coulombe has been very busy:

Busy week for Dodgers LHP @DPCoulombe: married Sun, pitched Tue (w/Josh Byrnes watching), now off AFL roster (hopefully enjoying honeymoon)
— Eric Stephen (@truebluela) October 23, 2014

• Via Kevin Nelson at Sports Collectors Digest, "Operation Bullpen Endures, Public Fascination Continues."  I would be very interested in seeing a movie about the largest fraud ever perpetrated in the sports memorabilia hobby.
• Buster Olney of ESPN tells us a bit about Andrew Friedman's contract on twitter:

Not surprisingly, Andrew Friedman's deal with the Dodgers is record-setting: from sources, $35 million over 5 years, plus incentives.
— Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) October 24, 2014

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It's All Fun and Games Until Somebody Makes a Stupid Hat

I recently saw the above meme image on a sports social media site called FanCred and almost spit up my lunch. 

What the heck is this monstrosity?  Who in their right mind would want something like this? 

Ya know, I get that Dodger fans have gotten behind the Royals.  Heck, I most definitely am rooting for them.  But to make this eyesore of a hat makes me cringe like every episode of 'Between Two Ferns' I've ever seen.  (BTW, if you haven't seen the newest episode with Brad Pitt then do it now.  Here's a link)

For all I know, I've been trolled and this image in nothing but an elaborate Photoshop creation.  Still, the thought that this may exist or that someone actually thought it up makes me sad.  Very sad, indeed.

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2014 Topps Update Baseball - The Dodger Insert Cards

Here are all of the Dodger insert cards found in packs of 2014 Topps Update.  The All Star Access cards at the very bottom are only found in retail packs.  Go here to find all of my post related to this set.  Tomorrow I'll show the various Dodger relic and autograph cards available.

1989 Topps Minis Die Cut

#TM-AG Adrian Gonzalez                  #TM-CKE Clayton Kershaw