"Fernando deserved to throw out the first pitch and many more things because of who he is," said Jarrin, who famously served as Valenzuela's interpreter. "He's so popular in Mexico and he's so popular in this city. People still scream his name in Los Angeles when they show his image, and he's so beloved everywhere he goes. It is the perfect way to start this series."
This Day in Dodgers History: In 1959, the Roy Campanella benefit game, dubbed "Roy Campanella Night," against the Yankees is played at the Coliseum in front of 93,103 fans -- the largest crowd ever to have attended a ballgame. In 2009 Dodgers outfielder Manny Ramirez is suspended 50-games for a PED violation.
YouTube Video: Eric Karros joins Frank Thomas and Kevin Burkhardt to discuss Albert Pujols collecting his 3,000th career hit, Yankees winning on a walk-off single and the Dodgers throwing a combined no hitter (Video Link).
ICYMI: Clayton Kershaw was placed on the 10-Day DL over the weekend with bicep tendonitis. Fortunately, it doesn't appear that surgery is in the cards. Rather, he'll do rehab. Via a tweet from David Vassegh:
#Dodgers report that Clayton Kershaw’s MRI revealed bicep tendinitis. Kershaw will begin rehab tomorrow in LA. No timetable given for his return.
Per Ken Gurnick at MLB.com; "Kershaw's Challenge takes step to expand reach: Foundation for Dodgers star partners with Sports Placement Service Inc."
On Thursday, Kershaw announced a marketing deal with Harlan Werner's Sports Placement Service Inc., with all off-field proceeds earmarked for charitable distribution through the foundation.
"This was an easy choice, making Harlan part of our team. He has worked for Sandy Koufax for over 30 years -- that says a lot about his character and credibility," said Kershaw.
I am familiar with this company. I recently shared a pic of my Campanella autographed photo (see it here) that I had gotten that at a card show in the early 90's. That show was hosted by Sports Placement Service and included just about every one of their clients; including Koufax, Campanella, Ali, Namath, etc.
Alex Verdugo brings his own flavor to the diamond. It’s easy to notice him, from his tattoo sleeves to his bright red batting gloves and hightop cleats. But his style applies to not only his accessories, but also to his style of play. He has a knack for extending a typical single to extra bases or playing aggressive defense. He has supplied a spark to the Dodgers, who are riding a three-game win streak, and his manager has noticed.
“He’s got a little edge to him,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said. “I like his at-bat quality. He can defend at all three outfield spots…I think the handedness doesn’t bother him, left or right-handed (pitching). I just like his at-bat quality and he can slug when he needs to as well.”
I'm not quite sure what I think of this. On one hand you want reporters to be not only be objective, but also act in an objective manner. But does acting objectively automatically lead to objective reporting? Is it possible to celebrate a no-no like this while also being able to report objectively? Per Tom Hoffarth at the OC Register; "How a Dodgers high-five raises objectivity concerns."
Yasiel Puig will go on a rehab assignment at Rancho Cucamonga tomorrow and be activated on Wednesday.
Labels: Alex Verdugo, Blog Kiosk, Clayton Kershaw, Danny Espinosa, Dave Roberts, Eric Karros, Fernando Valenzuela, Jaime Jarrin, Ned Colletti, Yasiel Puig
Dogtown Restoration Co. is a full-service restoration and custom finishing shop, specializing in wood finishing and refinishing, design & materials consulting and works of art.
Located in Gloucester, Massachusetts on scenic Cape Ann just north of Boston, our creative philosophy is focused around craftsmanship, structural harmony, and sustainability. We place great emphasis on fabricating heirloom-quality finishes in our design and restoration work, and specialize in keeping our projects eco-friendly and under budget. By employing a wide array of traditional and cutting-edge techniques we're able to achieve striking results with a strong backbone.
(owner) a graduate of Montserrat College of Art and the Furniture Institute of Massachusetts with years of experience in studio art, custom finishing, and architectural design.
With a diverse background including work for museums, fine paint shops, and design studios, as well as a collaborative network of talented artists and craftspeople, Josh brings a well-rounded skill-set and meticulous process to every project.
(shop assistant, mascot) raised on the mean streets of Puerto Rico, Ivy is an expert at squirrel-spotting and moral support. She wears a hair net around the finishing shop.
What is Dogtown? Formerly known as the Commons Settlement, the large forested area at the center of Cape Ann known as Dogtown was once a vibrant community. Founded in the 1600s, many families sought refuge in the center of the island amongst the remnants of prehistoric glaciers, staking out their lives away from the harsh coastline. By the turn of the 19th century the settlement was largely abandoned as Gloucester's fishing culture flourished, leaving only the former homestead dogs as residents. Today Dogtown exists as a wild island forest, reclaimed by nature and serving as an enchanting monument to America's early pioneers.
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