Here's another fantastic vintage International News press photo I ran into on eBay. It is dated September 23, 1951 and features Phillies outfielder Richie Ashburn, Gil Hodges and the days umpire in the middle. Via the description on the reverse:
Ump Larry Goetz (center) presents $500 US Bonds Singer Awards (Jack Singer, INP writer killed in WWII) to Ashburn and Hodges their Good Sportsmanship.BTW, the Dodgers defeated the Phillies, 6-2, that afternoon. Dodger starting pitcher Preacher Roe pitched a complete game for the victory. Also, Roy Campanella hit his 36th home run of the season, and Andy Pafko hit his 26th. Below are more links to check out:
- Via Jon Weisman at Dodger Insider, "Farhan Zaidi comments briefly on Aroldis Chapman." The gist:
We did come to an agreement in principle (to acquire Chapman), but as (additional) details came to light, we just weren’t comfortable making the move.
- Sports Illustrated shares a whole bunch of Sandy Koufax photographs here.
- BTW, Scott Kamir recently upgraded his twitter profile pic, and it's in line with tradition. Check it out on the right.
- Via ESPN: "Kazmir's numbers compare to those of baseball's best left-handed starters" (link here)
- Rick Honeycutt speaks with the MLB Network about Kazmir, here. (link here)
- Jeff Sullivan at FanGraphs throws in his two cents; "Dodgers Give Iwakuma Money to Scott Kazmir."
For the Dodgers, this isn’t a major move. That’s a weird thing to say about a $48-million free-agent contract, but Kazmir isn’t going to be one of the stars on the roster. He’s depth, a potential No. 2 starter in a rotation full of No. 2 candidates behind the No. 1. I don’t know if Kazmir is better than Brett Anderson. I don’t know if Kazmir is more dependable than Brett Anderson. I don’t know what Hyun-Jin Ryu is going to do after his shoulder surgery. The most important thing here is a bit of stability. Kazmir comes with his question marks, but his presence removes one question mark from the Dodgers’ list. Others remain, but you can’t address everything. Nor do you need to with the season months away.
- Via Jon Weisman at Dodger Insider, "Dodgers are all right with lefty Kazmir."
Via Farhan Zaidi: “He was really a fastball-breaking guy in the Tampa days,” Zaidi said. “In Oakland, he really evolved into a fastball-changeup guy. His changeup is one of the best in baseball. I think when pitchers have that type of athleticism, that ability to adapt as pitchers … those guys tend to be more successful.”
- Adrian Gonzalez wonders aloud (on twitter) about the implications to him with an all-lefty starting staff:
@BrettAnderson35 @Dodgers @ClaytonKersh22 all right-handed lineups, will I get a ground ball all year?
— Adrian Gonzalez (@AdrianTitan23) December 30, 2015
- Panini America shares a bunch of preview pics of their newest Baseball card set: 2015 Elite Extra Edition. (Link here) It is now available in stores. Below are autographed cards of Corey Seager, Julio Urias and Grant Holmes.
- Awesome! Paul Lukas at UniWatch takes a look at Harlem Globetrotter uniforms throughout the years (link here).
- Via Danny Rockett at Bleed Cubbie Blue, "Buck O'Neil, Unsung Cubs Hero: An Interview With The President Of The Negro Leagues Museum." I link to this only because of my undying respect for this Baseball legend.
Of particular interest to Cubs fans was Mr. Kendrick's description of Buck O'Neil, who was instrumental in bringing down the walls of segregated baseball, by being hired by the Cubs as the first African-American scout and coach in the Major Leagues. He is credited with bringing Ernie Banks, Billy Williams and Lou Brock, among others, to the Cubs and serving as an inspiration and father figure to many of the first black players
"There's no denying Buck O'Neil's influence on Ernie Banks, on Lou Brock, on Billy Williams, all those guys that came up for the Cubs, George Altman, Gene Baker," Mr. Kendrick said. "Buck took Ernie under his wing. Buck O'Neill was like a father figure to Ernie, He taught him how to be a pro."
- Gellman at Sports Cards Uncensored shares his list of the "Best and Worst of 2015."
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