The Dodgers announced today that they signed left-hander Chris Capuano to a two-year deal worth $10MM. There is also an $8MM option for 2014 and $1MM in incentives. Capuano slides into the back of the Dodgers' rotation and may signal the end of Hiroki Kuroda's time as a Dodger. Colletti shared his own thoughts on the subject,
“Chris is an established Major League starting pitcher who adds to our staff,” GM Ned Colletti said in a statement. “He made more than 30 starts last season was a reliable part of the Mets rotation.”
Capuano, 33, is coming off a very nice bounce back season with the New York Mets posting a 4.55 ERA with 8.1 K/9, 2.6 BB/9 and a 42.7% ground ball rate in 186 innings for the Mets. He certainly suffers with giving up the longball but I'm banking on the move to Chavez Ravine will help control this a teeny bit, tons of hope with no expectations. His win-loss record wasn't all that impressive going 11-12, but he was playing for the Mets w...
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