According to John Heyman of CBS Sports, sources suggest the Dodgers are considering a variety of relievers, and could also make a play for either Indians closer Chris Perez or Mets reliever Bobby Parnell instead of Pirates Closer Hanrahan (Red Sox also have interest).
The Pirates are willing to consider trading Hanrahan, as they have re-signed Jason Grilli, who could close. The bullpen has been a Pirates strength in recent years.
The Dodgers would prefer a left-hander, but many of their best choices appear to be right-handers -- including Hanrahan, Perez and Parnell.
OF Andre Ethier has been mentioned on the block. Can the Mets pull of a deal with the Dodgers??? Is he a right handed hitting power hitter? No, but it is a power threat and he is in the prime of his career..
Ethier's Stats:
Year
Age
Tm
Lg
G
PA
AB
R
H
2B
3B
HR
RBI
SB
CS
BB
SO
BA
2006
24
LAD
NL
126
441
...
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PLAYERS:
Chris Perez,
Bobby Parnell,
Jason Grilli,
Andre Ethier,
Aaron Harang
TEAMS: Cleveland Indians, New York Mets, Boston Red Sox, Pittsburgh Pirates, Los Angeles Dodgers
TEAMS: Cleveland Indians, New York Mets, Boston Red Sox, Pittsburgh Pirates, Los Angeles Dodgers
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