Blog Kiosk: 12/19/2013 - Dodgers Links -

Here's a clear sign that Baseball is just around the corner.  Topps unveiled a pic on twitter of a recently printed 2014 Topps Baseball uncut card sheet to collectors, and I had to share it here.  If you look closely (click on the pic to embiggen) you can see the Hanley Ramirez card on the bottom right. 

• David Wiers at RotoGraphs writes, "Someone Like Ryu".

As the first South Korean player to be posted, some wondered how much the difference in competitive talent would hurt Ryu. One season doesn’t make a career, however it seems as though Ryu is the real deal.

• Watch Matt Kemp speaks to Michelle Marie at ESPN to talk about elation at staying Blue.
• Via Mark Saxon at ESPNLosAngeles.com, "Can the Dodgers bank on Alexander Guerrero?"
• Topps provided an early peek at a 2013 Bowman Sterling Julio Urias autographed card on twitter.  See it on the right.  This set goes live this week.
• Via Mike Ozanian at Forbes, "IMG And Dodgers Sales: How Wall Street Is Changing The Game".
• Via ESPN, Stan Kasten talks to Max & Marcellus about the future of Matt Kemp, the addition of Cuban infielder Alexander Guerrero and says the team is ready to compete as is. 
• Listen to Ned Colletti speak with Petros and Money on AM570.  
• Old Dodger Buddy Tony Gwynn Jr. has just signed with the Phillies, via a Phillies press release.
• Outside Pitch LLC shares a recent interview with Negro League Baseball Museum President Bob Kendrick.

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