Wednesday, February 07, 2018

Blog Kiosk: 2/7/2018 - Dodgersw Links - Some Odds and Ends


After two seasons in Dodger Blue Kenta Maeda finally made it to a Lakers game. Here he is above with Dodger translator Will Ireton (wearing the Lakers Lucha Libre mask) and friend, via Maeda's Instagram. He wrote:
My first @lakers and NBA game was a success! Had a great time and it was even better with a Laker win! 
For the sake of the Lakers season I think he needs to go more often. Below are more links to check out:
  • This Day in Dodgers HistoryIn 1958 the Dodgers officially became the Los Angeles Dodgers, Inc. In 2006 the Dodgers signed Japanese pitcher Takashi Saito to a free agent minor league contract. Saito made the Opening Day roster and would quickly become a fan favorite. That first season he would record 24 saves with an 2.07 ERA, 1.87 FIP and come in 8th place in Cy Young voting.
  • Happy Birthday, Tom Daly, Mel AlmadaCy MooreArt JonesJohnny Werhas & Burt "Happy" Hooton!