Friday, November 09, 2018

2018 Topps Triple Threads - The Dodgers Base Cards

One of the hobbies favorite brands hit store shelves this week. It is Topps Triple Threads and featured below are the six Dodger base cards found in packs. Go here for a complete check list. I should have pics of many of the inserts next week.

Base

#6 Manny Machado           #16 Clayton Kershaw

Blog Kiosk: 11/9/2018 - Dodgers Links - Some Odds and Ends


If I were Leo I wouldn't want that guy angry at me.

Featured above is a promotional photo showing legendary Dodger manager Leo Durocher with Herman Munster (Fred Gwynne), dated April 4, 1965. (eBay link) As you may know, they filmed an episode of The Munsters where Herman came out for a Baseball tryout. Watch a snippet of the episode here.

Below are more links to check out:
  • This Day in Dodgers HistoryIn 1998 the Dodgers signed free agent outfielder Devon White. He would play two season in Los Angeles before being traded to the Brewers for Marquis Grissom in 2001. As a Dodger he slashed .267/.330/.402/.732. In 2001 the Dodgers received left-handed starting pitcher Omar Daal from the Phillies for Eric Junge and Jesus Cordero. Thirty-year old Daal would go on to have a decent year for the Dodgers. He went 11-9 with an 3.90 ERA in 161.1 innings, 105 strikeouts, 54 walks and a 1.3 WAR.
  • Happy Birthday, Zach NealJudge McCredieHarvey HendrickJohnny Gooch & Dick Whitman!