Congrats on a fantastic career!
As I'm sure you've heard by now, former Dodger phenom and future Hall of Famer Adrián Beltré has announced his retirement from the game. I have always loved this guy and will always consider him a Dodger. That said, when he enters the hallowed hall of Cooperstown in five years time he'll likely be wearing the cap from Texas, and I couldn't be prouder. He belongs there (no matter what hat he wears), and as much as I hate that he didn't spend more time in Dodger Blue I can't help but feel happy for his accomplishments. He was one of my all-time favorites, and this Dodger can do nothing but tip my cap to him.
BTW, you can watch Beltré's first hit and RBI, as called by Vin Scully, here. It was against Angels hurler Chuck Finley on June 24, 1998. Also, Jon Weisman at Dodger Thoughts put up a great piece this morning on Adrián that I thought worth check out. You can also read Beltré's retirement letter here, via a tweet from the Rangers.
Photo above via @MLB on twitter. Below are more links to check out:
- This Day in Dodgers History: In 2011 the Dodgers signed free agent infielder Luis Cruz. He would have a career year in Dodger Blue; slashing .297/.322/.431/.753 with six homers and 40 RBI's in 2012. In 2014 the Dodgers acquired relievers Adam Liberatore and Joel Peralta from the Tampa Bay Rays for Greg Harris and Jose Dominguez.
- Happy Birthday, Leon Cadore, Rube Ehrhardt, Jay Johnstone, Rick Monday, JD Drew & Alex Guerrero!
- BTW, in Beltré's retirement statement he adds a thank you to his former Dodger skipper. It says:
I also have to acknowledge and thank Tommy Lasorda for believing in this young kid from the Dominican Republic when others thought I was too young to be called up to the Big Leagues.
- Rob Huff at MLB Trade Rumors; "Projecting Payrolls: Los Angeles Dodgers."
- Via Ryan Walton at True Blue LA; "Dodgers final Arizona Fall League stats." Pay attention to these names. Many of them will be wearing Dodger Blue soon.
- Tracy Hackler at Panini's The Knight's Lance blog shares even more preview pics from the upcoming Black Friday hobby story promotion. Check out the signed cards of Manny Machado and Magic Johnson below. Go here to check out more pics.
- You should check this out, via the Dodgers on twitter:
The Dodgers’ third annual Pop-Up Museum presented by Mastercard returns to Dodger Stadium this Saturday! The exhibit will focus on Jackie Robinson’s upcoming 100th birthday and the Legends of Dodger Baseball inductees.— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) November 20, 2018
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