Once again, the Dodgers prove that they are willing and able to spread the gospel of Baseball to far off places. This weekend, both Adrian Gonzalez and Dave Roberts are in Dubai visiting the Dubai Little League. They will inaugurate the Emirates Airline Dubai Little League Park, hold a players clinic, sign autographs and watch a friendly match between the Dubai Dodgers and another local club. Per an
Emirates press release:
John Fekete, President of the Dubai Little League commented: “The objective of the Dubai Little League is teach our 500 players the fundamentals of baseball and foster a team environment that gives them the opportunity practice good sportsmanship and we have no better partners than the Los Angeles Dodgers and Emirates Airline to help us achieve these goals. We are thrilled that our youth will have the opportunity to enhance their skills through the mentorship of some of the most respected players in Major League Baseball and we are looking forward to more visits from the Los Angeles Dodgers.”
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@Dodgers on twitter. Below are more links to check out:
- This Day in Dodgers History: In 1990 the Dodgers signed free agent infielder Juan Samuel. In 2007 the Dodgers signed Japanese free agent pitcher Hiroki Kuroda to a three year/$35.3 million contract. In 2014 the Dodgers signed free agent pitcher Brandon McCarthy to a four year/$48 million contract. In 2015 the Dodgers received Micah Johnson, Frankie Montas and Trayce Thompson in exchange for Brandon Dixon, Jose Peraza and Scott Schebler in a three way trade with the Reds and White Sox.
- Happy Birthday, Paul DePodesta, Pete Hotaling & Sammy Strang!
