June 29, 2008 Los Angeles and Rancho Cucamonga, California

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The mini helmet that 8 players signed and the ball that Jack McDowell signed with the incription '93 A.L. CY - Jerry Reuss gave me this postcard...

Peace!

Roberto  

We almost swept the Anaheim Angels. My prediction was that the Dodgers were going to get swept. I guess I should blog just about autographs. Which will be my next entry...

Today's game vs Angels

Time: 1:10 p.m.
TV: KCAL
Derek Lowe (5-7, 4.05 ERA) vs. Angels John Lackey (5-1, 1.65)

Today's game vs Angels

Time: 7:10 p.m.
TV: KCAL
RHP Chad Billingsley (6-7, 3.64 ERA) vs. Angels RHP Jered Weaver (7-7, 4.56)

Mr. Torre, can you just play Andre Ethier every day ? Great win last night. I never thought we would beat Joe Saunders. Let's get another W !

Los Angeles Dodgers vs Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim of California of United States of America of North America of Planet Earth.....wow, I got tired. That's the name, no ?

MLB & Dodgers Notes -June 27, 2008

Clayton Kershaw is still looking for win # 1 I'm trying to forget about losing 2 out 3 games against the Chicago White Sox. Joe Torre after the game "Today, I thought he was fine," Torre said. "He allowed two runs, that's a winnable game. He walked a couple guys, but it's all magnified when we don't score runs." I agree, the kid was a little bad but like Torre said, with this offense, it's more scrutinized. "I'm just getting by, pitching mediocre," Kershaw said. "You want command of all three pitches. Lately it's been one or two." Good luck next time Clayton. Like Tony Jackson said, it looks like it's going to be a long summer. Hopefully we can make some noise against those Anaheim Angels of Los Angeles of California of United States of America of North America of Planet Earth.

Tonights's game vs Angels

Picture of the day

Since he is starting for the Dodgers tonight, this pix goes to Chan Ho Park. Who tried to karate kick Angels pitcher Tim Belcher back in 1999 What an embarrasement. Oh wait...not as embarrasing as those Angels uniforms! (Click on pix to enlarge) Oh wait...another discovery, I just noticed Mo Vaughn is on the pix. He got a fat contract and dissapeared. By the way, I did try to find a video of this incident but I had no luck. I couldn't find it anywhere.  

City of Angels

According to Ken Gurnick we are ready for the Angels. Uhhh we are ? Angels Catcher Mike Napoli says the freeway series is no big deal. I used to say that before. I mean the Angels are....well the Angels. Our rivals is the Giants. But they suck and the Angels have been beating us alot lately. It's a big deal for me. Lots of articles on Angels Manager Mike Scioscia. The former Dodger is in my opinion one of the best managers in Baseball. It feels bad seeing him in a Angels Uniform. But like I told him before he will always be a Dodger. Read a entry (if you haven't) I had back in April when I met Scioscia.  MLB.com has a nice story about Mike. "He's one of the best in the business," says the Phillies' Charlie Manuel. "I've talked to him a lot. I'm very impressed with his approach to the game." Scioscia thinks this team could be better than his 2002 champions. "We haven't even reached our peak yet," he says. "Our lineup is as deep as it's been in the last five years." The L.A. Times compared Scioscia with other great managers, check it out by clicking here. The Daily News had a article titled "Angels revving up, Dodgers sputtering"

Prediction

I hate to say it, but I'm predicting that the Angels will sweep us. We might get a win in the series but the way our offense is going, we can't match with them. I hope I'm wrong. It would awesome if we sweep them. But how can you really predict that ?

Martin & Loney Appearance

Want to meet Russell Martin and James Loney ? They will be signing autographs at the Upper Deck store tomorrow June 28 from 11am to 1pm. It's not a free event. Between $40 and $60 bucks (depends on the size of the item) you can get a autograph in person. The Details...The Upper Deck Store at 7777 Edinger Avenue, Huntington Beach, Ca. Phone # (714) 898-8000 I'm not going since I got several items signed from them already. But if you do go, leave me a comment and tell me how it went. :) 

Vote Martin!

Remember to keep voting for Russell Martin ! Do it now ! You can vote by clicking here. Vote ! Vote ! If you haven't read this entry on why you should vote for Martin then do it now. Stadium voting for the All-Star Game ended Wednesday, but fans can still vote for their favorite players at dodgers.com

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Peace!

Roberto

Today's game vs White Sox

Time: 12:10 p.m.
TV: PRIME
LHP Clayton Kershaw (0-1, 4.34 ERA) vs. White Sox LHP John Danks (4-4, 2.80)

Kershaw looking for Win # 1

Clayton Kershaw is still looking for his 1st Major League win. It might happen today. If he follows Eric Stults performance, he will have a great chance in getting it.  

Eric Stults

What a great game by Eric Stults last night. Seeing him pitch in the late innings, I was hoping for him to finish the game and he did. 4 hit shutout complete game. Well he got to finish the game with help of Russell Martin. I'm sure the Dodgers 5 runs that they got early in the game helped relaxed Stults. Knowing he had a big lead, he just needs to pitch his game. Congrats Eric!

Ozzie / Arizona

Ozzie Guillen on sharing a Glendale, Ariz. spring training facility with the Dodgers next year: "It's going to be a White Sox town. It's going to be black and white. Just kidding." If he really was kidding, then that's cool. If not, then I disagree. I know Arizona has alot of transplanted fans from all over U.S.A. Starting next year the Cactus League will have all of the N.L. West and A.L. West teams. Plus you have both Chicago teams, Colorado Rockies, Kansas City Royals, Milwaukee Brewers, Seattle Martiners and Texas Rangers. There are talks about the Cleveland Indians also joining the league soon. Out of all those teams, the Chicago Cubs own the state of Arizona. There are alot of Cubs fans. I went past this February to Mesa, Arizona to check out the Cubs practice and get some autographs and there was so many of Cubs fans. Guess what the fans were doing ? They were just watching them practice! There was no spring training game, there was nothing! Just practice! When I parked my car I noticed so many cars in the parking lot with Illinois license plates. You got alot of Senior Citizens that are from Chicago but come to Arizona to retire there. As of right now, the Cubs own the state. I don't know if the Dodgers will have the same effect, but I know alot of fans from Los Angeles will be driving to Glendale, Arizona to watch the boys in blue. I think it was time and they will be closer to us. Glendale will be a Dodger town! Check out the following pictures. Back in November I drove to Glendale. They had a ground breaking ceremony for the Dodgers and White Sox. Scully, Jarrin, McCourt, Steiner and others were there. It was a free public event. I will share with you some pictures that I took that day. Picture # 1 is basically all sand. Picture # 2 you can see Vin Scully helping with the ground breaking. Picture # 3 Glendale Spring Training Complex.

All-Star Statues

MLB comes up with many great items. This summer the All-Star Game will be held in Yankee Stadium, and MLB will be placing team decorated Statues of Liberty throughout New York City. There are 41 different All-Star Statues. The Dodgers have 2 of them. A Brooklyn and Los Angeles version. Cool! You can buy a mini version of those statues by clicking here. They go for $ 24.99

Vote Martin!

Remember to keep voting for Russell Martin ! Do it now ! You can vote by clicking here. Vote ! Vote ! If you haven't read this entry on why you should vote for Martin then do it now. Stadium voting for the All-Star Game ended Wednesday, but fans can still vote for their favorite players at dodgers.com

Video Time!

This is a video of Landon Heying. He is the owner of True Blue Tattoo located in Los Feliz, Ca. I'm not into tattoo's but maybe you are. I know a buddy (Raymond who would want a couple) who will visit soon :)

Today's game vs White Sox

Time: 7:10 p.m.
TV: KCAL
LHP Eric Stults (1-0, 1.50 ERA) vs. White Sox RHP Gavin Floyd (8-3, 3.19)

Buehrle is cheap

I have heard before there is a award for a Father of the year. I'm not sure if there is a award for Son of the year ? If there is, maybe Chicago White Sox pitcher Mark Buehrle should get one. Yeah right...He pitched last night against the Dodgers. He had a great game. Well, who wouldn't have a great game against that terrible Dodgers offense ? Let's be realistic, our offense is...I have no words to describe it. But anyways, Mark pitched 8 innings allowing only 1 run. Also during the game, he was able to get strikeout # 1000 of his career. His father, John Buehrle, likes to watch his son pitch in person. He does it often and travels alot to see him. But he didn't travel to Los Angeles to see Mark pitch. Why ? Well you are aware of the high gas prices around the country, which causing inflated prices, including airline tickets. According to MLB.com, the reason John didn't travel to L.A. is because of high prices on airline tickets.

You might think that would affect the average person but not Mark Buehrle, who in his career has made over $ 28 Million Dollars and during the off-season he signed a $ 56 Million extension ! Wow, Mark, couldn't spare your own Dad some pocket change ?

Simers vs Colletti

T.J Simers interviews Ned Colletti.

Jackie gets a new plaque

Jack Roosevelt Robinson
"Jackie"
Brooklyn, N.L., 1947-1956

A player of extraordinary ability renowned for his electrifying style of play. Over 10 seasons hit .311, scored more than 100 runs six times, named to six All-Star teams and led Brooklyn to six pennants and its only World Series title, in 1955. The 1947 Rookie of the Year and the 1949 N.L. MVP when he hit a league-best .342 with 37 steals. Led second basemen in double plays four times and stole home 19 times. Displayed tremendous courage and poise in 1947 when he integrated the modern major leagues in the face of intense adversity.

More info here.

Video time!

I will leave you with a video (May 19, 2008 The Key Club/West Hollywood) of Brad Penny rocking the night life. Imagine Steel Panther, Vince Vaughn, Tom Morello (from RATM?) and other unknown people with Brad Penny on the stage. I guess Penny will miss his L.A. night life once the Dodgers ship him out of town. On around 33 seconds, Penny sings a little, around 49 seconds you can see him more clearly (he is the one with a hat)  Around 30 seconds you will see 2 guys raising their arms. I was told it was 2 Dodgers but the person that sent me this tip, didn't want to inform me who it was. I'm taking a guess...it looks like Joe Beimel and Russell Martin ? Who knows... Later! Peace!

By the way, if you like the blog, bookmark it! Thanks :) I know I was away for a long time. But I had some health issues, but everything is good. I should be blogging away from now on! Go Dodgers! (it's kind of hard saying that these days...)  

Tonight the Los Angeles Dodgers will have a 3 game series vs the Chicago White Sox. Before the game, the Dodgers will honor Jaime Jarrin's 50th Anniversary as a broadcaster. That's nice to know. Jaime is a nice person. He is the Hispanic Vin Scully. People forget that he is a Hall of Famer. Congratulations Jaime. There a couple of articles online about Jaime. Dodger thoughts has a nice interview with Jaime. The L.A. Times also has a story. Talking about hispanics, I notice the other day that the current Dodger roster doesn't have many hispanics. I remember back in the 90's they were a bunch in the roster. Now I only see Ramon Troncoso (Dominican) Angel Berroa (Dominican) and Luis Maza  (Venezuela)  Those 3 players haven't even been with the Dodgers full time this year. Only Troncoso is a product of the farm system. On the Disabled List, I see names of Tony Abreu (Dominican) Rafael Furcal (Dominican) and Nomar Garciaparra (Mexican-American) Of those 3 players, once again, only 1 player (Abreu) is a product from the farm system. Que onda Mike Brito ? You got to find more talent ! :) Now I leave you with a Video of a clip that Troy from West Virginia was able to obtain from his famous incident in Cincinnati last week. It's the radio version telling the Cincinnati fans that a Monster (Troy) is attacking the fans (It starts around 30 seconds) It sounds like it's Thom Brennaman and Jeff Brantley broadcasting. "It's a Monster, a Dodger fan, Oh boy, Police are there, he is a big big man" Hahahaha ! LMAO ! 

I'm out, peace!

Roberto

MLB released the updated N.L. All-Star voting results. It's official, Dodger fans suck. What, you are too good to vote for Russell Martin ? Let me break it down for you.

Russell Martin stats as of the morning of June 24, 2008 --- .315 B.A. 7 H.R. 35 RBI's Let's check out the stats of the other N.L. Catchers. Let's start with the leader -

Geovani Soto stats as of the morning of June 24, 2008 --- .274 B.A. 12 H.R. 43 RBI's This is telling me that the Cubs nation is supporting their players. If you look at the Voting Results, you will see a Cubs leader in Catcher, Outfield (top 2 spots) and a 2nd place leader in 1st Base, Second Base, Third Base, and a 3rd place leader in Shortstop. I know Soto is having a nice year. But his Batting Average is low. So he has 5 more Home Runs and 8 more RBI's than Martin but this is Soto's first year playing full time. Why is he the leader in votes ? The answer is because the Cubs care about this. Next up...

Brian McCann stats as of the morning of June 24, 2008 --- .306 B.A. 14 H.R. 44 RBI's -To be honest, he deserves it more than Martin. He is having a great season. I'm surprised he is behind by a half million votes. Soto is going to win it easily. Next...

Jason Kendall stats as of the morning of June 24, 2008 --- .263 B.A.  1 H.R. 23 RBI's - It's not a error. Those are his stats as of today and he is in 3rd place in votes. Lots of Brewers fans, huh ? I thought this dude stopped playing. I didn't even know he was in a MLB Roster. Incredible ! Next !

Yadier Molina stats as of the morning of June 24, 2008 --- .290 B.A.  4 H.R. 25 RBI's - Once again, his stats does not compare to Martin. I understand there is a big Cardinals fan base. But seriously, we also have a big fan base, no ? Next...

Bengie Molina stats as of the morning of June 24, 2008 --- .308 B.A.  6 H.R. 48 RBI's -Oh great, the Molina brothers are ahead of Martin. I admitted, Bengie is having a nice year. I have a feeling he will be selected as a back up catcher for Soto to be the N.L. Catchers. Which will leave Martin out of the picture. But remember, every team has to have at least 1 player in the All-Star game. Which Dodger will go ?

The stats for the N.L. Catchers can be found here.  July 2nd is the last day you can vote. Which means it will take a miracle to get Martin anywhere in the top spot.

Nomar blames his genes:

This is a joke, right ? Nomar Garciaparra says that the reason he is taking long to come off the disabled list is because he has slow healing in his genes.

Dodgers infielder Nomar Garciaparra said a genetic predisposition, one he didn't know he had until it was identified by a Boston physical therapist with whom he voluntarily consulted last week, is the reason his left-calf strain has been so long in healing.

So blaming his own DNA ? Wow....I wonder if he got hurt yesterday while holding his annual Carne Asada event ? Well according to another Dodger Blogger, Robert Daely, everything went well. Glad to know. I found a video from the local news from the event. I wasn't able to upload it here so I posted on YouTube and post it here. I promise I won't make fun of Nomar anymore. I hope he comes back and help us win this bad division. I mean, he can't be worse than Mark Sweeney, right ?

First of all, as you know, the Chicago White Sox will be playing a 3 game series at Dodger Stadium. They were just swept by the Chicago Cubs over the weekend. Those were exciting games. More exciting is to know that the managers of those respective teams can rap. Yeah, Ozzie and Lou rap. Who acts more "gangsta" ?

The news out of the Los Angeles Times is that Dodgers general manager Ned Colleti would allow the Seattle Mariners to talk to Dodgers VP/Assistant GM Kim Ng. Seattle is looking for a GM since recently they fired their GM Bill Bavasi. If Kim ever does get a job with any club as a gm, she would be the first female gm in baseball. I'm sure, she would do a better job than Colleti.... 

Writing about L.A. Times, there is another article written by Chris Dufresne. It's terrible. It made me sick. He can complain about the Dodgers all he wants. But to compare this franchise to the Angels ? Wow. He wrote stuff like "Steve Garvey's forearms leading the charge, always seemed a little too good to be true. The field was too perfect, the grass too green, the home uniforms too white, the portly manager a little bit too over the top" Well I'm sorry we don't have a dumb rally-monkey!

So has anyone ever had a Tommy Lasorda Wine ? If you want to blow 500 bucks down the drain, you can purchase a limited edition Lasorda Wine. Buy it here. Apparently, it has won several awards for it's great taste. He quotes on his blog "Over the weekend I went to the Pamona Fairplex to receive a most prestigious award.  Actually, my Pinot Grigio received the award, as it received a gold medal and was named Best Wine, Best in Class at the 2008 Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition's inaugural Wine World of Sports, which pitted sports celebrities' vintages against each other. My Chianti and Montepulciano, d'Abruzzo were also in the top ten, which makes me so happy because I would never get involved with a wine that wouldn't please the people who drink it.  "It's especially satisfying because all the wine comes from Italy, which means it's the best in the world. Nobody makes better wine than the Italians!" Hey Tommy, it's not Pamona, it's Pomona !  Also, don't get drunk in public or else this might happen to you....Later! Peace!

Results updated: Tuesday, June 17, 2008

What's up with this ? Dodger fans have not helped Russell Martin in the votes. We need to start voting (and vote alot) Do it by clicking here! Check out the stats of the Catchers in the N.L. here.

Troy was released from Jail and he released a video telling us what happened. This is the 1st part of a 4 part video on Youtube. To check out the other 3 videos, go to his page here. (NSFW)

I always enjoy reading Tony Jackson's columns on the Daily News. I also enjoy his blog. I check it on a daily basis. The guy is smart and funny. Doesn't take it too serious and always has a story to tell us. But when I read this, I laughed so hard. Check out what Tony wrote on his blog....

When he woke up this morning, something ``didn't feel right,'' according to Joe Torre. Well, of course it didn't. Nomar went 1 for 2 with a home run in his debut for Triple-A Las Vegas last night against Tacoma. Stan Conte talked to him today and said Nomar felt confident he would be ready to play by Friday, which I guess means he's out for tomorrow, too.

Oh man, Tony has it against Nomar Garciaparra. "Well, of course it didn't" and "which I guess he's out for tomorrow, too" lol That was funny. But I do agree with Tony. My opinion on Nomar is that he is done. This being the last year of his contract with the Dodgers, you might have to say goodbye forever. We all know the Dodgers will not bring him back next year. The latest news is that he is in Boston to get checked out by a Doctor he knows when he played with the Red Sox. No word on how it might affect Carne Asada Sunday. I guess he doesn't trust Stan Conte and the Dodgers medical staff. So all I have to say is...No more !

If you want to experience a Nomar Carne Asada event (I have never gone but 2 fans have told me the food is bad but the Mariachi is good) check out the following video (Bad quality, I know, but that's all I found)

By the way I'm not a Nomar hater. I think he is a good dude and he was a great player (In Boston) I know he has done alot in the community. I have nothing against him but his time is over. Well at least with the Dodgers, it is. The future is the young guys like Blake DeWitt and Andy LaRoche. On the right...pix of Nomar and I from a couple of years ago.  

Peace!

Roberto

As you know, I'm a fan of Troy from West Virginia. Troy is weird, I know that. But he makes me laugh. The dude is crazy, but in a good way. Well I guess he went too crazy at the Dodgers game in Cincinnati. Apparently after Joe Beimel pitched the 7th Inning of Tuesday's game, Troy got into a fight and didn't stop. More info from the Press-Enterprise...

Taped to Joe Beimel's locker after the game was a copy of the police report detailing the actions of the reliever's biggest fan, who got himself into trouble at Great American Ball Park.

Troy Sexton, a West Virginia man who has gained cult prominence for his numerous Beimel tribute videos on YouTube, was arrested before the start of the eighth inning and charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest -- actions that resulted in the game being delayed.

Sexton engaged in a physical altercation and refused to stop fighting when asked, according to the report. His arrest came after Beimel recorded two groundouts to help the Dodgers escaped a seventh-inning jam.

Beimel has met Sexton and even appeared in a YouTube video responding to the man, but asked if he might have the money to post bond, the left-hander smiled and said, "I have it. He's not getting it."

What's more funnier ? That Troy got arrested or that Beimel refused to bail him out of jail ? lol Well I can't wait from a response from Troy on YouTube and hear his side of th story. His last video was this one....Click on the Video if you want to read the comments. Some of them are funny...I'm out! Peace...

Heyyyy...Yesterday I met Jeff Mathis, the other Anaheim Angels catcher. 2 weeks ago I got Mike Napoli. He was also signing at a At&t store but in a different location. I got him to sign the same Mini Helmet. Mathis was really cool. Willing to sign anything and take pictures with the fans. I told him I liked his hat since it says "BooYaa" I say that often since that one dude in ESPN says it all the time. Boo yaa!! He laughed.
Boo yaa!!

Seems like some of the Dodgers like to go clubbing...The picture of Young is funny!

Matt Kemp

Russell Martin

Delwyn Young

I wish Ronny Turiaf and the Los Angeles Lakers good luck!

Tomorrow Andre Ethier will be visiting the Los Angeles Rescue Mission to help feed the poor and homeless. From the Dodgers Press Release:

"I really enjoy living in downtown and I think it's important to do something positive in my neighborhood," said Ethier. "The Union Rescue Mission was the perfect place to make the biggest impact and I really look forward to forming a relationship with them and the people who benefit from the great work that they do."

Andre will also be joining the MLBlogs Community and focus on his love of food. His new blog will be titled "Dining with 'Dre" Andre says the following:

Thanks to everyone for taking a look at my new blog, where I'll be reviewing restaurants around the Los Angeles area throughout the season. I can't really call myself an expert or a true food critic, but I love to try new restaurants and so we though it would be cool to show off some of my favorites...or maybe some of those that I won't be going back to anytime soon.

Keep checking back throughout the year and feel free to leave comments or even recommendations. I'll do my best to answer them whenever I can.

It's nice what Andre is doing and it's cool to see the players participate in the community.

I uploaded a video of Ethan Martin on YouTube. Check it out!

Update: Dodgers Press Release

Dodgers.com Article

Bio of Martin (From Tony Jackson)

From reading those reports, it looks like the Dodgers are planning on having him as a Pitcher. It's weird because Bud Selig announced him as a 3rd Baseman. He played both positions but it looks like the Dodgers see him better as a Pitcher. Good luck Ethan!

When Bud Selig called his name, Ethan Martin was introduced as a 3rd Baseman. Most likely the Dodgers are planning on making Martin a full-time hitter. Imagine with Russell Martin a Martin & Martin combo ? Weird. Of course, we will see down the road. He is 17 years old so that will be in a couple of years. That's if he has a great Minor-League career. From John Manuel of Baseball America had this to say...

          Just four high school players were among the first 14 selections, and at the halfway point of the first round, the Dodgers added to that with Ethan Martin. However, commissioner Selig announced Martin as a third baseman, not a righthander. The Dodgers have had success with such athletes, such as James McDonald (from outfield to pitcher) and Edwin Jackson (who DH'd early in his career before going just to the mound).

More updates later.

The Dodgers owner Frank McCourt was in attendance and with their 15th pick, the Los Angeles Dodgers selected Ethan Martin. He is a High School Senior playing 3rd Base and Pitcher. This is the scouting report on him.

More details to come...

MLB Draft is today and you can see it all live on T.V. at 11 am on ESPN 2 The Dodgers are picking the 15th pick. From some of the projections I have seen, the Dodgers would pick Texas College Pitcher Andrew Cashner.  Who is Andrew Cashner ? He is a Junior pitching for Texas Christian University where he can touch 98 mph. He was mainly used as a closer. But we shall wait and see who the Dodgers pick later today. Check it out!

Last Saturday, I met Mike Napoli, the Anaheim Angels catcher. He was signing at a At&t store. I got him to sign a Angels Mini Helmet. Jered Weaver and Howie Kendrick were already signed on the helmet so it was cool in getting the Catcher. As of today, he has hit 10 Home Runs. But his average is low at .214 I wish him luck. Of course, except when playing against the Dodgers.                                               

This occurred on May 25, 2008 It was Photo Day at Dodger Stadium. I got there early. I knew it was going to be impossible to get autographs. I didn't even bring any items. I decided to just take pictures. Alot of fans were there! I was surprised. I remember from 2003 to 2006 I don't remember that much people went. I know alot of fans come but not like this year. I didn't go last year so I don't know if it was less or the same amount of people. Most of the players were cool enough to pose at the camera. I think most of them were happy to do it except Jonathan Broxton. That dude looked mad and just stopped and kept walking. Maybe he acted like that just on my side but he looked weird. I was able to take pictures with 4 players. The first one was Wes Parker. He came toward us and I congratulated him on winning the All-Time Gold Glove by a First Baseman. This happened last year and he was voted the best defensive 1st Ba seman in history. After I congratulated him, he started to talk in spanish to me. I don't know why. He said "Gracias amigo, muchas gracias" and other stuff that I didn't understand. I should of told him "Gracias wey!" I just laughed. Next up was Chin-lu Hu. The Taiwan native that seriously looks like he is 14 years old. The third guy was Blake DeWitt. He seemed really enjoying the time to interact with the fans. Rookie of the year ? Who knows but he is playing great! The last guy was Delwyn Young. He looks gangsta. lol :) A couple of players I didn't see was Jeff Kent, Clayton Kershaw (he was pitching that day so I understand) Derek Lowe, Rafael Furcal (maybe because he is injured) and I can't remember who else. Well maybe they did come out, but not on my side. Pictures below.

This event occured on May 24, 2008 I was away for about a month from the Baseball world. It was nice getting back to the autograph scene. On this day, I got a autograph of Pedro Guerrero. I don't remember seeing him before in any events. I did some research on him and found out he lives in Florida. So I decided to go and get his autograph since I don't know if he would do any appearances in So-Cal. Some interesting and sad things about Guerrero is that according to his lawyer, his IQ is 70 Well he signed my ball and didn't seem that dumb to me. Once, the Baseball writer Bill James called Guerrero "the best hitter God has made in a long time" He was the co-MVP in the 1981 World Series. Maybe if he didn't have his personal problems, his career could of been better.