Check out Magic's Bobblehead

Is it me, or is Magic palming a BASEketball?

I can see it now. 

Magic stands near the free throw line ready to defend against Doug "Sir Swish" Remer.  He lays down his best "psyche out" which causes an errant shot to deflect off the rim.  He immediately jumps toward the loose ball and slams it home to end the inning. 

Here'a an early look at the Magic Johnson/ Dodgers bobblehead that they'll be giving out to fans on September 12th.  Pic via @Dodgers twitter.

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A Couple of Pics from Adrian Gonzalez's Baseball ProCamp on Monday

As some of you may have known, this past Monday (the Dodgers off day) Adrian Gonzalez held a Baseball camp for kids.  It was held in Agoura Hills.  Well, a reader was in attendance with her young son and kindly passed along some photos to share.

As you can see, there were plenty of future Major League stars in attendance.  The event was held by ProCamps.  Go to their website here.

Our helpful reader was young Christian - who I've featured numerous times on this blog.  You can see him below in the front row on the far left.

You may remember him as the 3-year old hurler who wowed the fans when he threw out the first pitch last season.  My favorite post, though, has to be the time when Reddit got a hold of a pic from that first pitch and went photoshop crazy.  See my post about that here.  The below pic was one of my favorites.

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Weekend Autograph Opportunities: Trout and Jack Morris

Here are this weekends autograph opportunities and events throughout the Southland. As always, be sure to check the Blue Heaven Calendar for other events (a link can always be found on the tab at the top of this page, just left of center), and always confirm with the establishment. Everything is subject to change.  Please email me with any tips about upcoming events in Southern California.  As the rest of the week progresses I'll update this post with other events (if there are any) as I become aware of them.  Also, I don't always list every event below, so be sure to check my Calendar.  I always try to favor free signing events over paying events.  Click on any pic to embiggen.

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2012 AL Rookie of the Year MIKE TROUT will be signing autographs at The OC Dugout in Anaheim from 10 a.m. to 12 noon this coming Saturday, August 3rd.  This is Trout's ONLY public appearance of 2013.  Go here for information.

The OC Dugout
1238 S. Beach Blvd., Ste. K
Anaheim, California 92804
(714) 527-6319

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Get information about Jack Morris' appearance on Saturday right here.

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A Bevy of Pics from Day 1 of the National

This post is just to satisfy my need to pretend I'm actually there.  I've been gathering some of the best pics and articles/blog post I can find.  Check out some links below.

•  Sports Collectors Daily writes about Jesse Owen's gold medal that is for auction during the National.
• Dan Good at Beckett provides some Day 1 highlights.
• Sports Collectors Daily has even more post from the National: "VIP Bags, Free Autographs and Plenty of Stuff to See".  "VIDEO: First National an Eye-Opener for Young Arizona Dealer".  "VIDEO: 2013 National Convention Opens in Chicago".
• Panini America Recaps a Bustling Beginning to the 2013 National (Video and Gallery)
• Chris Olds at Beckett wrties, "At the National: Every direction you turn is a potential new discovery".

Now, here are more pics from the National.

Floor shot pic.twitter.com/CzSyJXr1nA
— TheWalkingDeadSaga (@ThoseBackPages) July 31, 2013

A panorama of the floor.

2 autographed Babe Ruth baseballs side by side. #nsccshow pic.twitter.com/bPKDZVxmY8
— Sports Card News (@SportsCardNews) July 31, 2013

The Babe!

It's hard to get to the Blowout Booth because of the line for the Topps wrapper redemption pic.twitter.com/TkuSa60cbJ
— Sports Card News (@SportsCardNews) July 31, 2013

Just a bunch of queuing at the National!

With Sticker !!RT @SportsCardNews: A big Yasiel Puig card at the Topps booth #nsccshow pic.twitter.com/z2jlwwVnIN
— NPNCards (@npncards) July 31, 2013

I want the giant Yasiel Puig card above.

Jackie Robinson cut signature card. Hello! #nsccshow pic.twitter.com/wI8qG1pxyJ
— Sports Card News (@SportsCardNews) July 31, 2013

Jackie!!!

BBCE Wax Porn pic.twitter.com/Mctcw52Tmj
— TheWalkingDeadSaga (@ThoseBackPages) July 31, 2013

Vintage wax galore!

Our booth is open and ready for business @natsportsshow - free hat w/purchase booth 1061/1063 pic.twitter.com/vd65Q2NATf
— Play OK Antiques (@playokantiques) July 31, 2013

What an awesome vintage display!

I asked the redhead to marry me. She said no. #nsccshow pic.twitter.com/z1jtuOfRJM
— Sports Card News (@SportsCardNews) July 31, 2013

See... Just like ComicCon - With some scantily clad ladies.

Need a bat? #nsccshow http://t.co/uOQYDqqU7f
— Beckett Media LLC (@beckettmedia) July 31, 2013

Bat's everywhere!

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Blog Kiosk: 8/1/2013 - Dodgers Links - Hanley's Wine, Alexander Guerrero and Matt Kemp

Above is a bottle of Hanley's "I See You" wine.  He gave a bottle to each of his teammates yesterday.  Pic via his twitter.

• Via Brian Ashcraft at Kotaku, pitcher Ricky Nolasco make a hilarious appearance on a story about "Korea's Take on the “Virgin Floating Hand” Meme".
• "Dodgers vs. Yankees highest rated regular season broadcast since 1998," via Josie Becker at True Blue LA.
• "Video: Alexander Guerrero’s Agent Discusses Client At Dodgers Complex," via Ross Gasmer at Dodgers Nation. 
• True to the Blue was at Andre's Carne Asada Sunday and files a complete report; including pics.
• "Barrier-breaking female trainer a good fit for Dodgers," via David Leon Moore at USA TODAY Sports.

There are nights when Sue Falsone walks onto the field at Dodger Stadium and girls in the stands shout at her and wave. They later tell Falsone they want to grow up and be just like her, and that gives her a warm feeling that never gets old.

• "Dodgers' Matt Kemp not expected to return from injury on time," via Stephen Bailey at the LA Times.com.

“I don’t think it’s going quite as fast as we had hoped or he had hoped,” Mattingly said. “It’s going fairly slow, but there is progress and we’ll just kind of keep rolling until we get him ready.” 

• Via TMZ, "Brian Wilson 'F**king Excited' To Play for the L.A. Dodgers"
• Yasiel Puig and Kobe.

• Brian Wilson might fit in just fine.  From his twitter:

Came across an old little league photo from when we won states #coachscully pic.twitter.com/uvvJCKweR7
— Brian Wilson (@BrianWilson38) July 31, 2013

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