According to Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times, the Los Angeles Dodgers have signed infielder Adam Kennedy to a 1 year deal worth $800k with the chance to earn $150k in incentives based on plate appearances.
It’s assumed that the addition of Kennedy will help round out the bench core, as he provides a left handed bat that can play 1B, 2B, and 3B.
The breakdown of the WAR is -12.0 batting, -1 baserunning, -0.5 defense, 1 position, and 10 replacement.
—–
I chalked him up for 300 plate appearances, so I assumed the $150k in incentives wouldn’t kick in. The exact playing time is not that important to the value anyway, as the more playing time he gets, the worse he projects.
For his defense and baserunning, Kennedy actually holds his own effectively at all three positions and he runs the bases well enough, so he doesn’t figure to be a liability for the team in either department.
With the bat, Kennedy has put up slash lines of .249/.327/.327/.655 and ...
Found December 01, 2011 on
ChadMoriyama.com:
Original Story:
THE BACKYARD
BEST OF MAXIM
AROUND THE WEB
RELATED ARTICLES
Baseball America's Top 10 Dodgers' prospects leaked
Via Feelin' Kinda Blue
|
November 30, 2011
Well, Friday was to be the day Baseball America released its Top 10 Dodgers' prospects. But the Dodgers' official Twitter account beat 'em to it."@Dodgers: '@BaseballAmerica Top #Dodgers prospects: 1-Lee 2-Webster 3-Eovaldi 4-Silverio 5-Reed 6-Gould 7-Withrow 8-Lindblom 9-Pederson 10-Federowicz"Here's the cleaned-up version of the list:1. Zach Lee2...
|
November 30, 2011
Los Angeles Dodgers: Loss of Broxton May be No Loss at All
Via isportsweb.com
|
November 30, 2011
Closer Jonathan Broxton signed with a blue team, only this one was in Kansas City.
The one-time Los Angeles Dodgers closer-of-the-future became part of the past Tuesday when two-time All Star reliever Jonathan Broxton signed a reported $4 million deal with the Kansas City Royals. The signing brings to an end a seven year Dodgers career that saw him start off like a rocket only to...
|
November 30, 2011
Dodgers sign Chris Capuano to 2-year dea, world is NOT ending
Via Feelin' Kinda Blue
|
December 02, 2011
The Dodgers signed left-handed pitcher Chris Capuano today to a 2-year, $10 million deal, according to multiple reports.The deal also includes a mutual option for 2014, reports the L.A. Times' Dylan Hernandez.Contrary to popular belief, the world has not ended because of this signing. While it likely spells the end of Hiroki Kuroda's Dodger career, things could be worse...
|
December 02, 2011
Hopeful Dodger owner Larry King rips McCourt
Larry King, longtime Los Angeles Dodgers fan and hopeful future co-owner, rips Frank McCourt's ownership
Report: Dodgers reach agreement with Kennedy
Via Pro Sports Daily
|
November 30, 2011
The Los Angeles Dodgers have reportedly agreed to terms on a one-year contract with infielder Adam Kennedy.The 35-year-old will receive a reported $800,000 in 2012.Kennedy spent last season with the Seattle Mariners, hitting .234 with seven home runs and 38 RBIs in 380 at-bats.The Dodgers will be Kennedy's fifth team in as many seasons.
|
November 30, 2011
Colletti's Winter list down to couple of needs
General manager Ned Colletti, shopping at baseball's equivalent of a dollar store, has filled in the blanks the best he can before reaching the Winter Meetings in Dallas, which start on Monday.
Dodgers finalize 1-year deal with INF Kennedy
The Los Angeles Dodgers have finalized their signing of free-agent infielder Adam Kennedy to a one-year contract, the team announced on Thursday.
Magic Johnson wants to buy the L.A. Dodgers
At a time when Major League Baseball wants to restore the Los Angeles Dodgers’ brand following years of damage under the ownership of Frank McCourt, Earvin “Magic” Johnson — arguably the most popular athlete in the city’s history — is a major player in a group that wants to buy the team.
“I’m a big baseball [...]
Selig, McCourt won't testify at Dodgers hearing
Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt and baseball Commissioner Bud Selig do not have to testify at a hearing next week on the team's plan to sell future media rights, a federal bankruptcy judge in Delaware ruled Wednesday.
Judge: Selig, McCourt don't need to testify at bankruptcy hearing
A Delaware bankruptcy judge says Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt and MLB commissioner Bud Selig do not have to testify at a hearing next week on the team's plan to sell media rights to future games.
I Hope He Wears Number 47
Dodgers are expected to sign Adam Kennedy (Dylan Hernandez, LA Times)
No more Jamey Carroll or Aaron Miles? No problem. Let's get ready to welcome our new MSB.
Johnson Wants to Work Magic With Dodgers
One of the world's most beloved sports stars said in an interview Friday that he is interested in one of baseball's most prized franchises -- the LA Dodgers.
Your Thoughts: Who Should Buy the Dodgers? | The Changeup: The McCourt Saga
Magic Johnson announced plans for a bid Friday.
"I'm excited to have the opportunity to be part of the Dodgers legacy and bring...
MLB Forum Discussions
3 replies,
2 days ago
1 replies,
2 days ago
1 replies,
2 days ago
1 replies,
2 days ago
2 replies,
2 days ago
2 replies,
2 days ago
| Latest Rumors |
|
|
|
|
Today's Best Stuff |
For BloggersJoin the Yardbarker Network (YBN) for more promotion, traffic, and money. |
Company Info |
Help |
What is Yardbarker?Yardbarker is the largest network of sports blogs and pro athlete blogs on the web. This site is the hub of the Yardbarker Network, where our editors and algorithms curate the best sports content from our network and beyond. |
