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Season in review about nothing: Juan Uribe, ‘The Keys.’

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Juan Uribe was known for keeping it loose in the dugout and in the Dodgers’ clubhouse. (John McCoy/Staff photographer)

This is Part 52 of a series in which every member of the 2015 Dodgers has his season juxtaposed with an episode of the greatest sitcom of all-time. Don’t take it too seriously.

Juan Uribe, 3B

Key stats: .247 batting average, one home run, six RBI in 29 games

Seinfeld episode: “The Keys” (Season 3, Episode 23)

Key quote: “OK, fine, go ahead, you take the keys! But you’re going to regret this.”

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Season in review about nothing: Justin Turner, ‘The Pitch.’

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Justin Turner established himself as the Dodgers’ everyday third baseman in 2015. (Hans Gutknecht/Staff photographer)

This is Part 51 of a series in which every member of the 2015 Dodgers has his season juxtaposed with an episode of the greatest sitcom of all-time. Don’t take it too seriously.

Justin Turner, IF

Key stats: .294/.370/.491, 16 home runs, 60 RBIs in 126 games

Seinfeld episode: “The Pitch” (Season 4, Episode 3)

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Season in review about nothing: Chin-Hui Tsao, ‘The Abstinence.’

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Chin-Hui Tsao

After signing with the Dodgers, Chin-Hui Tsao appeared in 39 games (five in the majors) following six years away from organized baseball. (Getty Images)

This is Part 50 of a series in which every member of the 2015 Dodgers has his season juxtaposed with an episode of the greatest sitcom of all-time. Don’t take it too seriously.

Chin-Hui Tsao, RP

Key stats: 5 G, 8 ER in 7 innings while pitching; 1.000/1.000/2.000 slash line while batting.

Seinfeld episode: “The Abstinence” (Season 8, Episode 9)

Key quote: “I used to share that same outlook. But now, I have so many things to occupy my mind. For instance, the atom.”

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Season in review about nothing: Ronald Torreyes, ‘The Sponge.’

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Ronald Torreyes

Ronald Torreyes, listed at 5-foot-10 but actually 5-7, has been employed by seven different organizations in his brief career. (Getty Images)

This is Part 49 of a series in which every member of the 2015 Dodgers has his season juxtaposed with an episode of the greatest sitcom of all-time. Don’t take it too seriously.

Ronald Torreyes, 2B/3B

Key stats: 2-for-6, double, RBI, BB, SO in 8 PA (8 games)

Seinfeld episode: “The Sponge.” (Season 7, Episode 9)

Key quote: “Who cares about your pants size?”

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Season in review about nothing: Ian Thomas, ‘The Bizarro Jerry.’

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The Dodgers acquired pitcher Ian Thomas from the Atlanta Braves on May 27. (John McCoy/Staff photographer)

This is Part 48 of a series in which every member of the 2015 Dodgers has his season juxtaposed with an episode of the greatest sitcom of all-time. Don’t take it too seriously.

Ian Thomas, SP/RP

Key stats: 1-1, 4.00 ERA, 18 IP in 9 G (1 GS)

Seinfeld episode: “The Bizarro Jerry.” (Season 8, Episode 3)

Key quote: “I’m sorry. We’ve already got a George.”

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