Dodgers Arrive In Sydney, Make New Friends
By Scott Andes

The Dodgers have arrived in Sydney. Blare the horns, and sound the alarms. The boys are baaaaaack in town!, Ok well they’re not back in our town, but they are in a town down under. The Dodgers touched down in Sydney late Monday evening.
The club’s twitter account has been very active in letting us know how their flight was and what the boys in blue have been up to in Sydney. And no, they’re not riding kangaroos, or wrestling alligators. Let’s take a look at what the club has been up to since landing in Australia.
First things first, here’s some images from their flight.
Here’s the club boarding the plane on Sunday night
Now boarding: pic.twitter.com/cyGlNhPRY4
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) March 17, 2014
Yasiel Puig showing the flight attendant that he has stashed his bag properly in the overnight compartment. Buckle up Yasiel!
Wheels Up: pic.twitter.com/TBb7isIk6J
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) March 17, 2014
Dee Gordon, Tim Federowicz, and Drew Butera getting ready on the plane. Gordon is looking most stylish in his shades and winter cap. <blockquoteclass=”twitter-tweet” lang=”en”> #BlueSteel RT @drewbutera: Going to be a fun flight. @flashgjr @fedx19: pic.twitter.com/RzUS9Ai5dG — Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) March 17, 2014 Here’s A.J. Ellis slumbering like a baby. Rest up A.J., you’ll need it.
RT @Cindyluellis: Great flight...complete with sleeping, stretching and middle of the night lunges: pic.twitter.com/ObyA3QRV2m
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) March 18, 2014
Some more Dodgers arriving in Sydney and walking through the airport. I see Juan Uribe, and Hyun-jin Ryu with their briefcases <blockquoteclass=”twitter-tweet” lang=”en”>
A look at the #Dodgers arrival in Sydney: pic.twitter.com/Lqc7J75LjA
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) March 18, 2014
Here’s the Dodger’s first look at the stadium where they will be playing the opening series, called Sydney cricket Ground.
First look at where @ClaytonKersh22 and the #Dodgers will start the 2014 season. #OpeningSeries pic.twitter.com/BdzK5T88t6
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) March 18, 2014
Beautiful Sydney, Australia <blockquoteclass=”twitter-tweet” lang=”en”> Guess where I am? pic.twitter.com/el5lbGHdZs — Adrian Gonzalez (@AdrianTitan23) March 18, 2014 The Dodgers take some batting practice in the cages <blockquoteclass=”twitter-tweet” lang=”en”> Back to work. @AJEllis17 hits off a tee with Mark McGwire: https://t.co/7PZ6NI5DNR — Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) March 18, 2014Adrian Gonzalez, and Paul Goldschmidt, posing with a cricket player. <blockquoteclass=”twitter-tweet” lang=”en”>
All-Star first basemen @AdrianTitan23 and Paul Goldschmidt presented with bats signed by cricketer Michael Clarke: pic.twitter.com/MxSeYndQfP
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) March 18, 2014
The boys take the field!
Now taking the field at @scg: pic.twitter.com/l9E5RLQYuc
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) March 18, 2014
Uribe takes some grounders. Don’t worry he brought his empanadas with him.
Different continent, same Juan: https://t.co/bvbCZOqWG4
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) March 18, 2014
What did I say about the boys not riding Kangaroos? Here’s Clayton Kershaw and his wife Ellen with one lucky Kangaroo. <blockquoteclass=”twitter-tweet” lang=”en”> The picture you’ve all been waiting for — the Kershawsand a kangaroo. Happy birthday, @ClaytonKersh22: pic.twitter.com/h9K9WbJyW9 — Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) March 18, 2014 The picture you’ve all been waiting for — the Kershawsand a kangaroo. Happy birthday, @ClaytonKersh22: pic.twitter.com/h9K9WbJyW9 — Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) March 18, 2014 Adrian Gonzalez with some old half naked Aussie guys
When in Bondi, @AdrianTitan23! pic.twitter.com/gRnvMrxbvw
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) March 18, 2014
J.P. Howell and wife Heather with a Koala