2014 Topps Stadium Club - The Dodger Insert and Autograph Cards

Here is a final look at 2014 Topps Stadium Club Baseball.  Check out all of the Dodger Insert and Autograph cards below.

Beam Team

#BT-3 Clayton Kershaw

2014 Topps Stadium Club - All the Dodger Base Cards

Topps decided to bring back the legendary Stadium Club Baseball card brand this year after a six year hiatus.  This is a mid-range priced set that features borderless cards and historically has focused on great photography.  That's its bread and butter.

With its reintroduction they appear to want to recapture that old glory.  It looks like Topps went all out in trying to get some unique photos for a bunch of players.  For some others it's rather ho-hum.  I guess you can't win them all.  I will add that I love many of the photos used for the olde-tyme retired players (I've included some examples) in the set.  Check out the 13 Dodger base cards below.  Go here for a complete checklist.

#7 Adrian Gonzalez                           #42 Jackie Robinson

Blog Kiosk: 4/2/2014 - Dodgers Links - Wilson to DL, Hanley Contract Talks Continue and a New Jackie Robinson Shirt from Tommy Bahama

The newest issue of the Dodger Insider features Clayton Kershaw on the cover.  Jon Weisman at the Dodger Insider blog tells us all about it here.

• Emma at Dodger Blue World shares a chance meeting with Yasiel Puig during breakfast on Monday. 

Like I said, we found him to be very friendly, personable, funny and witty.  We did not bother him asking him for a picture.  We thought it was not appropriate but we loved the chat.    Oh yeah, I forgot to say when he was talking about stadiums, he said to me “No me gusta Dodger Stadium.”   He sounded serious but when I looked at him with a sad face he laughed and I knew he was joking.  

• Cary Osborne at Dodger Insider tells us, "Where the Dodgers’ top prospects begin 2014."
• Pedro, I love you!  Via his twitter (NSFW)
• Chris Olds at Beckett shares some preview images from 2014 Topps Stadium Club here.  It is expected to be in stores on October 1st.  Below is a 3-piece insert card that features Hanley Ramirez, Clayton Kershaw and Yasiel Puig.

• Via Eric Stephen at True Blue LA, "Clayton Kershaw could need rehab start before return to Dodgers."  He may potentially be out for the entire month of April, per Ken Gurnick at MLB.com.

"We're still a little bit on hold with Clayton," manager Don Mattingly said before Tuesday afternoon's game against the Padres. "In general the throwing is not meant to test him, but to keep his shoulder moving while he's not able to pitch."

• Via Enrique Rojas at ESPNDeportes.com, "Ramírez, Dodgers siguen negociando."  It's in Spanish.  The gist of the story is that contract extension negotiations are ongoing, and that Hanley has asked his agent to not provide him with any progress reports.  Instead, he trust him enough to just tell him when it's done
• Via Ken Gurnick at MLB.com, "Wilson absent from pregame workout."  Uh-Oh! And... The shoe has dropped.  Via Gurnick on twitter, Brain Wilson has been placed on the DL for nerve irritation.  Fortunately, an MRI did not show any ligament damage, via Eric Stephen on twitter.

Brian Wilson placed on DL. Elbow problems. Nerve irritation.
— Ken Gurnick (@kengurnick) April 2, 2014

• Tracy Hackler at the Panini America blog shares some pics of the card set they made for the Lakers as a part of their game giveaway.  I wish the Dodgers would do something like this.  Hint!  Hint!
• Tommy Bahama just released a phenomenal Jackie Robinson shirt that is now available in their stores.  Go here to check it out.  They are rather expensive at $250.00 a piece, but gorgeous looking.  From a press release:

Embroidered elements include Mr. Robinson’s retired number “42” on the right sleeve and front, along with his signature and the Tommy Bahama logo on the back. It also features his career highlights printed on the back.  The shirt comes packaged inside a custom designed garment bag, with one of Mr. Robinson’s favorite quotes, “A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives,” printed on it. Only a limited quantity of shirts will be produced and each one will be numbered.  Shirt #42 within the collection will be signed by the members of Robinson family and auctioned to benefit the Jackie Robinson Foundation. 

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Blog Kiosk: 3/7/2014 - Dodgers Links - Ryu, Pederson and Instant Replay

Mark McGwire and Ron Cey chat on the field, pic via Jon SooHoo/LA Dodgers 2014.

• Jon Weisman introduces us to the Dodger Insider Magazine.  Check it out!
• Via Ken Gurnick at MLB.com, "Ryu appears primed to pitch in Opening Series."

"He looks more comfortable," said Mattingly. "He looks more fluid. He was stiff early on. He looked typical for a guy who hadn't played in a while. For me, early on was really rough and stiff. He's gotten better. We'll just try to keep playing him as much as we can, but we've got to see other people, too."

• Daniel Shoptaw at C70 At Bat shares a preview of the Dodgers that includes some words from myself a fellow blogger Scott Andes at Lasroda's Lair.  Check out what Scott and myself had to say, here.
• Via David Laurila at FanGraphs, "Joc Pederson, Los Angeles Dodgers Outfield Prospect."

“If you’re thinking too much, you’re already at a disadvantage. The ball is coming so fast that you need to have a clear mind. When you keep it simple you can be confident with your approach and take that confidence into the box.

• Via Eric Stephen at True Blue LA, "Yasiel Puig throws out Mike Trout, play upheld by instant replay."
• Here's some interesting news.  Yasiel Puig has changed agents, via Jeff Todd at MLB Trade Rumors.
• Wow!  I wish I was near Fayetteville, NC this weekend.  They are celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Babe Ruth's 1st professional home as a member of the Baltimore Orioles (the minor league club), via Roberta Sandler at the Baltimore Sun.  (Hat Tip: Sports Collectors Daily)

Not only was Babe Ruth's journey to Fayetteville the first train ride he had ever taken, the Lafayette Hotel provided him with his first elevator ride. He spent his pocket money bribing the elevator operator to let him run it. Up and down. Up and down. He couldn't get enough of that elevator. 

• BTW, if you hadn't heard, it appears Topps will be bringing back Stadium Club, via Chris Olds at Beckett.  See a preview card on the right.

• For any of you Kings fans out there, John Hoven at Mayor's Manor (In my opinion, the best sports blog in LA) breaks down Wednesdays NHL trade deadline day and the various moves made by the Kings and Ducks on TSN Radio.  I think Dean Lombardi, GM of the Kings, might be the best there is in any sport, and I too am scratching my head at what the Ducks did and didn't do. 

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