Former Dodger Juan Uribe was involved in a six-player trade Wednesday, but his legacy in Los Angeles will continue to live on.
The Dodgers have a Uribe bobblehead night scheduled for July 11, and the team announced the event will not be canceled.
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#Dodgers will still hold Juan Uribe Bobblehead Night on July 11. Details: http://t.co/Y437VcKQ7h pic.twitter.com/uWylx497RF
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) May 27, 2015Long live the bobblehead!
Dodgers executive vice president and chief marketing officer Lon Rosen explained the decision in a statement.
“The Dodgers have a long tradition of recognizing players who have made great contributions to the organization. Juan Uribe will hold a special place in Dodgers history for always being a fan favorite and a consummate professional. There was no better teammate to have than Juan Uribe.”