Dodgers Old-Timers Game - Photos and Recap

On Saturday May 10, 2014, the Dodgers hosted the Giants at Chavez Ravine.  Before the game Dodger Alumni Billy Ashley was signing autographs in the left field plaza.  My nephew and I got Ashley's autograph on a baseball card and a postcard that Ashley had at his table.  During warm ups, my nephew was also able to get an autograph from reliever Chris Perez on a ROMLB.  Also during warm ups, Kenley Jansen and J.P. Howell were playing long toss when a ball skipped away from Howell and hit my nephew while he was standing against the rail.  My nephew wasn't hurt and when Howell was done warming up, he tossed my nephew a ball.  Before and during the game, we were also able to get autographs from Eric Karros, Matt Kemp, Chuck Crim, Dusty Baker, and Shawn Green.

After beating the Giants 6-2, the Dodgers hosted the 2014 Old Timers Game.  The roster of old timers included Dusty Baker, Tim Wallach, Mickey Hatcher, Steve Sax, Mike Marshall, Reggie Smith, Steve Yeager, Davey Lopes, Darryl Strawberry, Ron Cey, Fernando Valenzuela, Eric Gagne, Shawn Green, Derrel Thomas, Bill Russell, Ken Landreaux, Eric Karros, Rick Monday, Nomar Garciaparra, Maury Wills, Steve Finley, Orel Hershiser and Rick Honeycutt.  During the game Shawn Green fielded a base hit in foul territory in left field.  As he threw the ball back into the infield his sunglasses fell off of his head and they landed in the stands.  My nephew picked them up and handed them back to Green.  Green then gave my nephew one of his batting gloves.  It was a classy move by Shawn Green.

Over all it was a great day at Dodger Stadium and not bad for my first Dodger game of the year!  Take a look at my pictures below.

Chris Perez signing for fans

Kenley Jansen getting his arm loose

Chris Perez sweet spot autograph on ROMLB

Dusty Baker sweet spot autograph on ROMLB

2 Billy Ashley autographs and a Shawn Green auto

Autographs from Matt Kemp, Chuck Crim and Eric Karros

Shawn Green's batting glove

True to the Blue!

Dodger Autographs - Dodgers vs Yankees 7/30/13

On Tuesday July 30, 2013, the Dodgers hosted the Yankees in the first game of a two game series.  As part of a package my dad and I purchased through MasterCard, we were able to be on the field during Dodgers batting practice.  Thinking this would be a great opportunity to obtain some autographs, my nephew and I came prepared with 8x10s, baseballs, and baseball cards.

As with most days at Dodger Stadium, even though we had the advantage of being on the field during batting practice, some Dodgers were tough autographs to get.  Instead of talking about who shunned us, i'll share pictures of which autographs we were able to obtain.  First up, is the Yasiel Puig autograph on the 8x10 above.  Even though, there is a tiny smudge on one of the 6's, this photo looks clean!

Take a look at the pics below.

Andre Ethier 8x10

Nick Punto 8x10

Hanley Ramirez 8x10

Maury Wills Playbill and Jaime Jarrin Playbill

Adrian Gonzalez on a Trinity Bat Co. bookmark

Mark McGwire tossed me a pre-signed batting practice ball

Don Mattingly

Yasiel Puig side paneled this ball

So I got Tim Wallach on the other side

Rick Honeycutt and Steve Yeager twice

Hanley Ramirez and Chris Capuano twice

Adrian Gonzalez, Matt Kemp and Andre Ethier

Anytime you come away with autographs at Dodger Stadium is a good day.  The Dodgers picking up the win, made it even better!

True to the Blue!

Upcoming Dodger Appearance - A.J. Ellis

Saturday July 14, 2012

A.J. Ellis

$24.95 - small item

$34.95 - large item

$10 - inscriptions

$10 - PSA/DNA

Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm

This signing will take place at South Bay Cards located at 1751 Pacific Coast Highway, Lomita, CA 90717.  For tickets and items to purchase go to the South Bay Cards website here.  This is a great shop.  I attended the Jerry Sands signing they had last season, for my recap of that signing click here

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Upcoming Dodger Appearance - Jaime Jarrin

Saturday November 3, 2012

Jaime Jarrin

"The Spanish Voice of the Dodgers"

1998 Hall of Fame inductee

$49 - balls and flats up to & including 11x14

$59 - large flats, figurines, minis & equipment

$69 - helmets, bats & jerseys

$20 - inscriptions

stage time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm

This signing is part of DodgerFest 2012 brought to you by Hall of Fame Sports.  This signing will take place at Frank and Son and will include several Dodgers.

For info on Charlie Hough click here

For info on "The Infield" click here

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Dodgers Release Info for 2012 Fan Fest

The Dodgers have released details for Fan Fest.  Fan Fest will take place in Lot 6 from 12pm until game time.
Via Dodgers.com:

There will be a variety of activities for the whole family including current and former player appearances, live music and entertainment, and a memorabilia exhibit featuring the Dodgers team historian.
Other activities include

• Sports Bounce Center
• MLB Network Strikeout Zone
• Batting cage
• Dodger speed pitch inflatable
• Velcro wall
• Custom Photo Flip Books
• Personalized Baseball Card Booth
• Play by Play broadcast center
• State Farm Whiffleball Field for kids
• Face painting

Food and beverages will also be available at FanFest, including a VIP area for Season Ticket Holders!

Autograph Area Access at Dodger Stadium 50th Anniversary Fan Fest

Due to circumstances beyond our control, not all players or coaches may be available on this date. Any player and coach present is subject to availability.
Event will be conducted on a first-in-line-first-served basis, we reserve the right to post and enforce line cut-offs. These postings will indicate that guests may not be guaranteed an autograph from a specific player or coach during a specific posted time if you are in line beyond the posting. These postings will be enforced at each station.

Player Autograph Guidelines

• You may bring personal items for autographs. You are welcome to bring a photo, ball, and jersey, baseball bat or sports memorabilia to be autographed.
• One autograph item per player or coach per station. NO EXCEPTIONS.
• In order for as many Dodger fans as possible to receive an autograph, no photos with players or coaches will be permitted.
• Players will not be personalizing autographs.
• Players may NOT sign a blank piece of paper.
• If you choose to vacate your space in any line at any time during the autograph session or impede the lines' progress voluntarily, you will be removed from the line. This will be strictly enforced.
• You may not have someone reserve a space in any autograph line. Cutting lines is not permitted and may result in dismissal from the event.

To all my fellow Dodger fans and fellow autograph seekers, remember we want this to become an annual event so let's keep the autograph lines civil!

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12:00-12:30pm Scott Elbert Elian Herrera Adam Kennedy Josh Lindblom Jerry Sands Matt Treanor Scott Van Slyke 1:00pm-1:30pm Ron Cey Steve Garvey Davey Lopes Bill Russell

12:30-1:00pm Chris Capuano Matt Guerrier Tony Gwynn Jr. Justin Sellers Jamey Wright

2:00pm-2:30pm Ronald Belisario Todd Coffey A.J. Ellis Mark Ellis Andre Ethier Javy Guerra Ted Lilly James Loney 3:30pm-4:00pm Al "The Bull" Ferrara Ken McMullen Dennis Powell Derrel Thomas

2:30pm-3:00pm Bobby Abreu Chad Billingsley Dee Gordon Jerry Hairston Aaron Harang Kenley Jansen

4:00pm-4:30pm Billy Ashley Lee Lacy Kenny Landreaux Wes Parker 5:00pm-5:30pm Jaime Jarrin Fernando Valenzuela Pepe Yniguez 5:30pm-6:00pm Tommy Lasorda

4:30pm- 5:00pm Jimmy Campanis Tommy Davis Chuck Essigian Sweet Lou Johnson