1967 Bazooka
#67B-KM Kenta Maeda
Combo Cards
#CC-6 Adrian Gonzalez & Joc Pederson
Thursday, September 22, 2016
2016 Topps Heritage High Numbers - The Dodgers Insert Cards
Now that you've seen the base and variation cards, below are the Dodgers insert cards available in packs of 2016 Heritage High Numbers.
Blog Kiosk: 9/22/2016 - Dodgers Links - Claire, Kazmir, Maeda and Yasiel Puig's Fantastic Day
All Hail Puig!
Wednesday evening Yasiel Puig decided he was going to drive the Dodgers train, and instead of running off the rails he barrelled through the Giants like there weren't even there. Last night he showcased his magnificent arm (watch it here), made a highlight sprawling catch on the warning track in right field (watch it here) and powered the Blue Crew by hitting an three-run home run in the first inning of the game (watch it here). Per Ken Gurnick at MLB.com:
"That's the guy we all know he can be," said third baseman Justin Turner. "He has the potential to be a game-changer. He's an exciting player on both sides of the ball. When he's confident, having fun, playing the game the right way, he makes a big difference. That's why we all wanted him back in September. He can be a key player for us."As a result of Puig's herculean efforts the Dodgers defeated the Giants 9-3 and increased their lead in the West to six games. They also dropped their "magic number" to five games. BTW, his play on the field earned him the teams WWE-styled "player of the game" belt, as evidenced by a photo tweeted by NBC reporter Michael Duarte.
He wasn't in the first half of the season, but Puig has responded to an August demotion to Triple-A like it was the wake-up call management intended. Teammates have noticed, and even Puig noticed how they came to his defense Monday night when Bumgarner told Puig not to look at him and the benches cleared.
"I really appreciate the way the team welcomed me since my return, and I try to show I'm grateful for the opportunity," said Puig. "It was nice for them to wait for me after the catch."
Photo above via Juan Ocampo/LA Dodgers 2016. Go here to check out more pics by Juan and Jon SooHoo from yesterdays game. Below are more links to check out:
- This Day in Dodgers History: In 1926 Brooklyn Hall of Famer Zach Wheat hit his last home run as a Dodger. While near second base he severly pulls a muscle and rest nearly five minutes before completing his obligatory run around the bases. This marks the longest home run trot in history. In 1986 Fernando Valenzuela became the first Mexican ballplayer to win twenty games in a season.
- Happy Birthday, Doug Camilli, "Sweet" Lou Johnson and Tommy Lasorda!