The Dodgers have inked 25-year old righty relieve/starter Ryan Tucker to a minor league deal. Tucker pitched in 5 games (0 starts) for the Rangers last year and he was 0-0 with a 7.20 ERA and a 2.00 WHIP. He has now pitched in 18 games (6 starts) in his first two years in the majors and he is 2-3 with a 8.14 ERA and a 1.88 WHIP. Tucker will likely start the 2012 season in the minors.
Via AP on Fox
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December 13, 2011
The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed outfielder Tony Gwynn Jr. to a $2 million, two-year contract.
Gwynn appeared in a career-high 136 games at all three outfield positions with the Dodgers last season, his first with the club. The 29-year-old son of Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn averaged 0.11 assists per nine innings to lead NL outfielders.
Gwynn Jr. batted .256 and had career highs...
Via Dodgers Locker
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December 14, 2011
The Dodgers have signed 28-year old righty swinging 1B/3B Jeff Baisley to a minor league deal. Baisley played in 134 games in AAA-ball for the Angels last year and he was 163 of 538 (.303 avg, .838 OPS) with 85 runs scored, 20 homers, 100 RBIs and 5 stolen bases. His lone major league experience came back in 2008 for the A’s. Baisley has played in 14 games in his major league...
Via Dodgers Locker
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December 14, 2011
29-year old righty reliever/starter Fernando Nieve has signed a minor league deal with the Dodgers. Nieve pitched in 3 games (all starts) in AAA-ball for the Astros and he was 1-2 with a 3.63 ERA and a 2.09 WHIP. He last pitched in the majors back in 2010 with the Mets. He has pitched in 99 games (19 starts) in his first four years in the majors and he is 8-11 with a 4.61 ERA...
Via ChadMoriyama.com
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December 15, 2011
Tim Dierkes of MLB Trade Rumors reported late on December 14th that the Cubs and Dodgers were both interested in having Coco Crisp play left field for them in 2012.
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The revelation is surprising for the Dodgers, as the team already has five outfielders it can start the season with in Matt Kemp, Andre Ethier, Juan Rivera, Tony Gwynn Jr., and Jerry Sands. Additionally, the team...
Via ChadMoriyama.com
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December 13, 2011
Yesterday, on December 12th, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced that they had re-signed Tony Gwynn Jr. to a two-year deal worth two million dollars.
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In 2011, Gwynn hit .256/.308/.353/.660 with the Dodgers, which was actually the second highest OPS of his career. However, his true value was in his defense, where he rates out as a plus defender at all three outfield positions...
Via Dodgers Locker
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December 14, 2011
The Dodgers have signed 36-year old lefty reliever Alberto Castillo to a minor league deal. Castillo pitched in 17 games (0 starts) for the Diamondbacks last year and he was 1-0 with a 2.31 ERA and a 1.46 WHIP. He has now pitched in 79 games (0 starts) in his first four years in the majors and he is 3-0 with a 4.33 ERA and a 1.53 WHIP. Castillo will have a really good shot of...
Via Rant Sports
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December 13, 2011
During the Winter Meetings last week, the Los Angeles Dodgers evidently came close to acquiring infielder Daniel Murphy in a trade with the New York Mets. According to Ken Gurnick of MLB.com, Los Angeles Dodgers’ GM Ned Colletti said the potential deal for Daniel Murphy fell through when the New York Mets addressed their needs elsewhere. I’m curious of who the Los...
Via Fox Sports Southwest
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December 14, 2011
DALLAS The moves the Los Angeles Angels made last week during the Baseball Winter Meetings have moved the Angels to the role of favorites in the American League West according to Las Vegas bookmakers and other prognosticators.
The two-time defending American League champion Texas Rangers don't necessarily see it that way.
"We believe we have the best team," Texas...
Via Sons of Steve Garvey
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December 14, 2011
Mrs. Dusty and I were once again feeling festive, noggy, and non-Grinchy, so we revived our tradition of having a Dodgers tree to celebrate the season. I'm fairly certain Prince Fielder won't fit under this tree, but there's always room for some LHWGs under there and hope for some MSBs in our stockings.
Via dodgers.com
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December 13, 2011
The Dodgers announced the signing of 15 non-roster players with invitations to Major League Spring Training camp on Tuesday.
Via Sons of Steve Garvey
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December 15, 2011
Matt Kemp handing out goodies at the City of Hope today.
photo by Jon SooHoo/Dodgers
Via FOX Sports Southwest
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December 14, 2011
Rangers David Murphy takes a lot of pride in knowing that RG3 is creating a lot of buzz for Baylor.
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