DODGERS RUMORS & GOSSIP

Josh Macciello not a finalist in ownership bidding, was basically trolling in real life

Given that I just wrote about him gaining momentum among Los Angeles Dodgers fans, Josh Macciello gave a rather hilariously timed interview on Mason & Ireland today, admitting that he was not approved for the second round of ownership bidding, after which he then proceeded to go off on all types of tangents about why
Via ChadMoriyama.com  |  22 hours ago

Dodgers cut Russ Mitchell, sign Jamey Wright

In a couple of really minor moves, the Dodgers designated Russ Mitchell for assignment to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for the newly signed Todd Coffey.Mitchell, 27 in a week, was a surprising cut. It was a little curious the Dodgers decided to cut him instead of Trent Oeltjen, as the Dodgers have a glut of outfielders and not a lot of third basemen.Having said that, Mitchell...
Via Feelin' Kinda Blue  |  1 day ago

Josh Macciello’s ownership bid for the Los Angeles Dodgers gaining fan support

In addition to agreeing with me on the level of want on Jared Kushner as owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Mike Petriello‘s article included an interesting link regarding Josh Macciello‘s ownership bid. Sources close to the deal confirm that the bid he laid out recently is about $2.2 billion for the Dodgers and the
Via ChadMoriyama.com  |  1 day ago

Dodgers announce Spring Training TV schedule

Now that the silly, lip-synced, concussion-induced, look-at-me professional sport that doesn't even play in Los Angeles is finally over, we can move on to the world's greatest game? Get those big-screen LEDs and plasmas fired up pitchers and catchers report to Camelback Ranch in Arizona in just two weeks, and on Tuesday, the Dodgers released their spring training broadcast...
Via Fox Sports West  |  2 days ago

Kershaw, Dodgers agree to 2-year deal

NL Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers avoided a salary arbitration hearing next week, agreeing to a $19 million, two-year contract. Tuesday's deal for the 23-year-old left-hander calls for a $500,000 signing bonus and salaries of $7.5 million this year and $11 million in 2013. It covers all but his final year of arbitration eligibility. The agreement...
Via AP on Fox  |  2 days ago

Dodgers ink Kershaw to two-year, 19-million deal

That may not have been the truly long-term contract some of the faithful were hoping for, but the Dodgers did avoid arbitration with Clayton Kershaw this year and the next by signing him Tuesday to a two-year, 19-million contract. The Times Dylan Hernandez reports Kershaw will earn a 500,000 signing bonus, 7.5 million this season and 11 million in 2013. The club had previously...
Via Fox Sports West  |  2 days ago

Kershaw and Dodgers agree to $19M, 2-year deal

NL Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers avoided a salary arbitration hearing next week, agreeing to a $19 million, two-year contract. Tuesday's deal for the 23-year-old left-hander calls for a $500,000 signing bonus and salaries of $7.5 million this year and $11 million in 2013. It covers all but his final year of arbitration eligibility. The agreement...
Via AP on Fox  |  2 days ago

Dodgers avoid arbitration with Clayton Kershaw, sign him to 2-year deal

The Dodgers signed reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw to a 2-year, $19 million deal today, according to the Dodgers' official Twitter account.He asked for $10 million in arbitration while the Dodgers offered him $6.5 million. Dylan Hernandez of the L.A. Times tweeted he'll earn $7.5 million this season (plus a $500,000 signing bonus) and $11 million...
Via Feelin' Kinda Blue  |  2 days ago

Cactus League countdown: L.A. Dodgers

Despite a strong second half, an MVP candidate and a Cy Young winner, 2011 was a dark year for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Bryan Stow incident and owner Frank McCourt's ongoing legal battles with his ex-wife and commissioner Bud Selig overshadowed the positives in L.A. The dark days are nearing an end, though, as proceedings of the team's sale have already begun, giving...
Via Fox Sports Arizona  |  2 days ago

Say What!? Russ Mitchell Gets Chopped

So you may or may not have known this, but the 40-man roster is full. Once the Dodgers brought the Coffey man on board, the 40-man roster overflowed. Now a decision had to be made on who was going to be chopped from the 40-man roster. Well as you know by the title, Russ Mitchell is the one that got chopped. Are you kidding me right now!? Trent Oeltjen and Ramon Troncoso beat Russ...
Via Dodgers Rumors  |  2 days ago

Los Angeles Dodgers Add Speed to Bullpen

Todd Coffey,with the Nationals in 2011, brings his hefty frame to the Dodgers. (MLB photos) Whoever ends up buying the Los Angeles Dodgers has at least one area they can leave untouched. The team signed veteran reliever Todd Coffey, perhaps best known for his sprints from the bullpen, to a one year deal last Friday. The signing “rounds out,” perhaps literally based on the...
Via isportsweb.com  |  3 days ago

It’s time for Dodgers fans to boycott

The ongoing and pathetic saga of the Los Angeles Dodgers continues… Over the weekend, the Los Angeles Times reported that the Dodgers are trying to weasel out of having to pay for Bryan Stow’s claim for damages. The Stow family, as you may remember, is suing the Dodgers for not supplying adequate security on the night that Bryan was jumped and brutally attacked by a couple...
Via 22gigantes  |  3 days ago

Dodgers' Loney will not face charges

LOS ANGELES -- Prosecutors say criminal charges will not be filed against Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman James Loney, who was arrested last year on suspicion of driving under the influence. City attorney's office spokesman Frank Mateljan said Wednesday that the office obtained a report from law enforcement and determined there was insufficient evidence to proceed with a...
Via Fox Sports West  |  8 days ago

Don't count out Dodgers' prospect Scott Van Slyke because of his age

It's easy to overlook prospects because of their age. If a guy hasn't done anything by his age-21 or 22 season, he gets pushed down on prospect lists.While that's not uncommon or unjustified, sometimes guys don't "get it" until later in their Minor League careers. The Dodgers might have one of those guys.Ken Gurnick at Dodgers.com wrote a profile on Dodgers...
Via Feelin' Kinda Blue  |  8 days ago
PLACE YOUR BIDS

Magic, Torre Dodgers finalists

Magic Johnson and Joe Torre's groups are among the eight finalists to potentially become the new owners of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Via IMAGE CPR  |  12 days ago
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