Don Mattingly and Ned Colletti's severe disconnect hurting Dodgers
Just two days ago, I wrote on Yahoo! Sports that Don Mattingly shouldn't yet be fired. Today, I may have changed my tune.
Just in front of Wednesday's matinee series finale with the Brewers, Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register brought us these comments from the soon-to-be-former Dodger manager.
"Must-read strong comments from #Dodgers mgr Don Mattingly...
Ned Colletti Says The Players Are The Problem, Not Don Mattingly
From the sound of Ned Colletti, Don Mattingly will live to see another week as the Los Angeles Dodgers manager.
Colletti traveled with the team to Milwaukee, which is unusual, and gave his thoughts on how Mattingly will fare. He said:
"Are we concerned? Yeah. Disappointed? Yeah. We're one-quarter of the way through. [But Mattingly] has done fine. He's kept...
Mattingly doesn't feel he's about to be fired
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Beleaguered manager Don Mattingly insisted Monday he doesn't feel he's about to be fired by the Los Angeles Dodgers, and he has no idea whether he needs to win a three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers to keep his job.
Mattingly's comments came an hour after GM Ned Colletti said his manager is "doing fine" and has kept the team steady...
Dodgers GM says Mattingly "doing fine"
Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti says beleaguered manager Don Mattingly is ''doing fine'' and has kept the team steady despite its last-place showing in the NL West.
There has been speculation that Mattingly's job was in jeopardy. The Dodgers are 17-25 despite a high payroll.
Asked if it was false to say Mattingly would be fired this week, Colletti...
The Dodger Family Hurts
After a stellar outing on Sunday, Clayton Kershaw immediately left his shut out game and was placed on the bereavement list by the Dodgers. It was not immediately known why, but reports stated he would be ready for his Friday start against the Giants in San Francisco. Today we learned that Clayton Kershaw’s father passed away.
It was later reported that Ned Colletti, the General...
The Dodgers next 60 days without Hanley
It was four days ago when the Dodgers dropped the bombshell that Hanley Ramirez’s right thumb will require surgery, putting him out for at least the next 60 days. The Dodgers starting shortstop tore a ligament in his thumb last Tuesday while playing for the Dominican Republic in its victory over Puerto Rico. I remember recently saying I wasn’t a big fan of nine Dodger players...
Dodgers confident Ramirez's spot can be filled
GLENDALE, AZ -- "Injuries happen in baseball," Dodgers' GM Ned Colletti said matter-of-factly when he learned shortstop Hanley Ramirez needed surgery on a torn thumb ligament. "And there's never a good time for them to happen."
Some times are better than others, though, and this might be one of those times for the Dodgers. And it might not.
Ramirez tore...
Dodgers honor Taylor-Green's memory
TUCSON, AZ The Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs wore their traditional blue and white uniforms as they played an exhibition game, won by Los Angeles, 5-4, with a crowd of over 11,000 in attendance.
The mood, however, was colored Green and the real winners were the memory of a little girl who had her life taken away in a most brutal and senseless fashion, and the city of Tucson...
Dodgers rumors: LA in no hurry to trade starter
The Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to trade one of their extra
starting pitchers before camp breaks. However, general manager Ned Colletti has
seen enough injuries to his arms in the past that he’s in no rush to deal any
of them, according to Ken Gurnick of MLB.com.
The Dodgers currently have Zack Greinke, Josh Beckett,
Clayton Kershaw, Chad Billingsley, Hyun-Jin...
Prospect Puig impresses Dodgers GM
PHOENIX Count Dodgers General Manager Ned Colletti among those who have been impressed with outfielder Yasiel Puig.
"Hes been very exciting," Colletti said of Puig, a Cuban defector who entered Sunday hitting .389 in 18 spring training at-bats.
Manager Don Mattingly has another word to describe Puig: "Raw," said the skipper, who has tried to tramp down expectations...
Dodgers remain patient for Crawford's return
PHOENIX Carl Crawford's health has been one of the main story lines through the first two weeks of spring training. But if Dodgers General Manager Ned Colletti is concerned, he's done a good job masking it.
Crawford had hoped to make his Cactus League debut last Thursday, only to spend the day flying to Los Angeles to have his surgically repaired left elbow checked by team...
Pitchers and Catchers Report to Camelback Ranch on February 12
Spring Training officially opens for the Dodgers this week with pitchers and catchers reporting to Camelback Ranch on Tuesday, and man, am I excited! The first workout kicks off on Wednesday, position players report on Friday and the first full-squad workout takes place on Saturday.
Also of note, Don Mattingly will be giving his first media address of the season on Tuesday, with...
Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers Have ‘Mutual Interest’ in Contract Extension, According to General Manager Ned Colletti
For a few of baseball’s elite pitchers, visions of dollar signs likely accompanied the news of Felix Hernandez reportedly signing a record-breaking, seven-year, $175 million contract extension with the Mariners.
One pitcher who could soon find himself on the receiving end of a huge payday is Clayton Kershaw, and Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti admitted that there is “mutual...
We figured Don Mattingly would be managing for a contract in 2013 and now it’s all but official
Dodgers fans have assumed for a while now that 2013 would determine how much longer Don Mattingly would be with the club (maybe Ned Colletti as well), and now that’s all but official.
Last fall, Mattingly politely asked the club to exercise its one-year option before this final year of his contract. The Dodgers politely refused. He will thus begin the summer as a lame duck, except...
My First Two Corey Seager Autos
I've finally completed a Trifecta for Corey Seager, the Dodgers' first round pick in the 2012 Draft. I was happy when Ned Colletti and his staff made the decision to draft the shortstop/third baseman - see, I don't always hate on Uncle Ned - and I've begun a thus far modest collection of the young Blue Crew member.Though Seager finally has a couple of Dodgers'...
Trade Storm Brewing In Dodgertown
Last week we heard from Dodgers GM Ned Colletti saying the Dodgers are probably done spending, more or less, according to Mark Saxon of ESPNLA. The Dodgers still have some holes to fill and if the above is true, there is a major trade storm brewing in Los Angeles.
The Dodgers have Dee Gordon on the trading block and the Mariners have been the biggest aggressor in the pursuit of...
Dodgers annouce six-year deal with Greinke
LOS ANGELES The Los Angeles Dodgers today announced the signing of right-handed pitcher Zack Greinke to a six-year contract. The announcement was made by Dodger General Manager Ned Colletti.
As we set out this offseason to add a front line pitcher who is capable and proven, Zack was the one we zeroed in on, said Colletti. We are very pleased to add a second pitcher who has won...
Dodgers still waiting on Greinke
NASHVILLE Baseballs winter meetings ended on Thursday morning and Zack Greinke still wasnt a Dodger.
But he wasnt a Texas Ranger, either.
General Manager Ned Colletti said he remained uncertain of how the Dodgers talks with Greinke would progress or when there could be a resolution.
I have no idea, Colletti said.
The Dodgers are waiting on Greinke, but wont be paralyzed by him...
Dodgers' offer to Ryu Hyun-jin is rejected
NASHVILLE The Dodgers offered a long-term contract to South Korean left-hander Ryu Hyun-jin on Tuesday that was promptly rejected, General Manager Ned Colletti said.
Predictably, it fell a tad short, Colletti said.
Colletti said he didnt know how the Dodgers would proceed in the negotiations.
UPDATE 5:35 p.m.: Ryu's agent, Scott Boras, said he presented the Dodgers with a...
Dodgers Winter Meetings: Day 1 Recap
Today was perhaps the calm before the storm. No doubt Dodgers GM Ned Colletti was working all angles today, but here is a quick recap of what leaked out of Nashville today.
Dee Gordon is being shopped by the Dodgers, my guess is in a package for a starting pitcher, James Shields anyone? I will not be shocked at all if Gordon is traded in the next couple of days. Ken Rosenthal says...
Dodgers hire six international scouts
LOS ANGELESThe Los Angeles Dodgers added experience to their international team of scouts with the signing of Pedro Avila, Gene Grimaldi, Patrick Guerrero, Pat Kelly, Jamey Storvick and Mike Tosar it was announced by Dodgers General Manager Ned Colletti.
The six scouts will serve under Bob Engle, who was hired by the Dodgers on November 1 as Vice-President of International Scouting...
Dodgers are winning bidders for left hander Hyun-Jin Ryu
The Los Angeles Dodgers were the winning bidders for left handed pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu. The Dodgers submitted a bid of $25.7 million which was accepted by the Hanwha Eagles. The Dodgers will have thirty days to work out a contract with Ryn.
Ryu is considered by many to be ready for the major leagues. Where he fits in on a staff that includes Clayton Kershaw, Chad Billingsley, Josh...
Dodgers win rights to negotiate with Ryu Hyun-jin
LOS ANGELES The Dodgers on Saturday won the rights to negotiate with South Korean pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin.
We are thrilled to have this exciting opportunity, said Dodger General Manager Ned Colletti. We have watched Ryu pitch for a long time and he is another option to consider as we look to improve our team in 2013 and beyond. Wed like to thank the Hanwha Eagles and we look forward...
Colletti: Trade for starting pitcher unlikely
INDIAN WELLS The Dodgers are probably unlikely to trade for a starting pitcher this winter and might have to address that need in the free-agent market, General Manager Ned Colletti said.
Collettis assessment was based on conversations he had with other teams at the general managers meetings, which started Wednesday.
Asked about what hes learned in the last 24 hours about the...
Former Phillies Coach is Suing the Team
Former Philadelphia Phillies batting practice pitcher Ali Modami is suing the Philadelphia Phillies and has Ruben Amaro Jr named as a defendant on the suit. A copy of the suit is below but basically Modami alleges that Amaro told both Dodgers GM Ned Colletti and Nationals GM Mike Rizzo that Modami was fired from the Phillies for stealing and selling memorability. Dodgers first base...
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