The Dodgers signed Todd Coffey today to a 1-year, $1.3 million deal with a club option for the 2013 season.This one came out of left field. But why the need? Seriously, this signing makes no sense.The Dodgers' bullpen was already crowded, and now there's another veteran to take time away from a youngster.Classic Ned Colletti.If the Mike MacDougal signing didn't mean Nathan Eovaldi would begin the season in the minors, this move certainly does. It also means Josh Lindblom, he of the 2.73 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 6.4 H/9 and 8.5 K/9 will also likely begin the season in the minors.The only legitimate justification for this signing is the Dodgers are worried about Blake Hawksworth's injury, but he's projected to return for Spring Training.The only way this signing would have made sense is if MacDougal wasn't re-signed (and would have been a much, much better option).Coffey's career numbers aren't great, but he's been solid for the last three seasons (his ...
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