I thought someone was playing a practical joke or something. Because for the first time in so long I saw a roster move that made a ridiculous amount of sense. The Dodgers announced today that they designated Jay Gibbons and Juan Castro for assignment. This was so long overdue, I don't know what the thinking was with keeping these guys around. There is no shortage of options or talent, they have no trade value, glad Colletti pulled the trigger on this one.Gibbons, 34, hit .255/.323/.345 with one home run in 62 plate appearances this year after signing a one-year, $650K deal with Los Angeles in the fall. In 2010 the nine-year veteran returned to the Major Leagues after a two-year absence and hit .280/.313/.507 in 80 plate appearances for the Dodgers. So I guess the Dodgers were just wishing on a star. Then Jerry Sands showed up, and well, he's not exactly going anywhere, anytime soon.Castro, 38, appeared in seven games for the Dodgers and in very limited playing time, did ...
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