I wonder what is on Campanella's mind in the photo above.
Watches Old Teammate -- Vero Beach, FLA: Probably recalling the no-hit games of 1952 and 1956 when they were batter-mates, Roy Campanella watches pitcher Carl Erskine warm up during a training session here. Campanella is now a special coach with the Los Angeles Dodgers. 3/4/59.Photo above available on auction on eBay. Below are more links to check out:
- This Day in Dodgers History: In 1957 the Dodgers extend their lease at Ebbets Field for another three years -- as a fallback in case Los Angeles is unable to secure land for a new stadium. They would leave Brooklyn a year later. In 2002 the Dodgers traded outfielder Gary Sheffield to the Braves for Brian Jordan, Odalis Perez and Andrew Brown. In 2009 the Dodgers nightmare is over. They released outfielder Andruw Jones.
- Happy Birthday, Dr. Mike Marshall, William Brennan & Delino DeShields!
- I hate agreeing with Plaschke. Via Bill Plaschke at The LA Times -- "Column: Dodgers definitely were cheated out of 2017 World Series title by Astros’ sign-stealing."
The Dodgers didn’t win it on the field, but history should forever note that nobody beat them.
- To the surprise of no one, the Red Sox fired Alex Cora yesterday, per Steve Adams and Connor Byrne at MLB Trade Rumors. Say It Ain't So, Alex Cora!
- Via Maury Brown at Forbes -- "Why The Astros’ World Series Championship Won’t Be Vacated As Part Of Sign-Stealing Scandal."
- Here's James Loney on the scandal and Alex Cora, via his twitter:
Shortly after Manfred’s ruling, MLB Players Association executive director Tony Clark released a statement saying: “A number of important issues and questions have emerged from these recent investigations. These matters directly affect all Players and the way our game is played, now and going forward. Because there still remains an open investigation on this topic, further comment would be premature.”The release by Clark was a clear message: Any attempt to go after players would come with challenges by the union.
Alex Cora treated me wonderful when I was with the @Dodgers and is known as one of the best guys in the game. In saying that, man has always tried to gain an edge in anyway possible, but when rules are broken you must pay the price. What’s done in the dark will come to light.💯 https://t.co/I4HZNGOYWd— James Loney (@james__loney) January 15, 2020
- Per Ken Gurnick at MLB.com -- Gray seeking to outdo his 'whirlwind' '19."
“Obviously, the trade for some high-caliber guys. Learning a new organization. I’m so new to professional ball already, then I’m in a new organization six months later,” he said. “But, I went to Spring Training with open eyes and I wanted to enjoy every moment I was in. The Dodgers, being such a great organization, made it a lot easier to transition.”
- Per Jim Callis at MLB.com -- "2020's top rookie? We asked MLB execs." Unsurprisingly, Gavin Lux is ranked first overall:
Besides winning the poll, Lux garnered 90% of the votes given to National League prospects. The 20th overall pick in the 2016 Draft hit .347/.421/.607 with 26 homers and 10 steals between Double-A and Triple-A last season, becoming the first middle infielder age 21 or younger to post a 1.000 OPS in the upper Minors since Gregg Jefferies in 1987. He also came within .001 of on-base percentage of leading all Minor League shortstops in all three slash stats for the second straight year.
- Rich Mueller at Sports Collectors Daily shares a bunch of preview pics for 2020 Topps Series 2 Baseball; including the Gavin Lux card on the right. This is scheduled for release on June 10th. Go here for more information.
- Via DodgerChatter at LA Dodger Talk -- "Dodgers Fifth Round Selection – Jack Little."
- LOL! I kinda want this sign. Via a tweet from LA Metro:
Our Dodger Stadium Express signs will be going up soon! Report any suspicious sign stealing activity to 888.950.7233 (😒 Astros) pic.twitter.com/uxxh3eBqPb— LA Metro (@metrolosangeles) January 14, 2020
- This is DUMB! And it will go nowhere. Via a tweet from KTLA:
"We're looking for an attorney," a #Dodgers fan tells @ericspillman in reaction to the Astros cheating scandal. He cited losses that include money paid for parking, Dodger dogs, and beer https://t.co/GieT6RlMFL pic.twitter.com/Zeyxstam2U— KTLA (@KTLA) January 14, 2020
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