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Manny Ramirez Told He'll be Living with Jamie McCourt

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:34:01 -0500

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Manny Ramirez was informed today by Dodgers owners Frank and Jamie McCourt that he will live with Mrs. McCourt once the couple's divorce is finalized.Read Full story »

Scully will broadcast in 2010, then decide future

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:19:48 -0500

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) -- Vin Scully says he will continue in the broadcast booth for the Los Angeles Dodgers through the 2010 season, then decide whether he will walk away.

Vin Scully to call Los Angeles Dodgers in '10, decide on future

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:53:11 -0500

Vin Scully says he will continue in the broadcast booth for the Los Angeles Dodgers through the 2010 season, then decide whether he will walk away.

Dodgers voice Scully might announce beyond 2010

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:53:00 -0500

Vin Scully said Tuesday he will continue in the broadcast booth for the Los Angeles Dodgers through the 2010 season, then decide whether he will walk away.

Dodgers voice Scully may announce beyond '10

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:53:00 -0500

Vin Scully said Tuesday he will continue in the broadcast booth for the Los Angeles Dodgers through the 2010 season, then decide whether he will walk away.

If Randy Wolf Was Mets Top Acquisition, Would You Be Satisfied?

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:38:38 -0500

In the last five days, I hear the name of Randy Wolf more often when it comes to the Mets pursuit of a number two starter, than this years pick of the litter, John Lackey. Earlier today I posted about the Mets being concerned about the potential for an arm injury with regard to John Lackey, which you [...]

Dodgers' entire coaching staff to return next year

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:17:48 -0500

Joe Torre's entire coaching staff will be back with the Los Angeles Dodgers next season. Third base coach Larry Bowa, first base coach Mariano Duncan, pitching coach Rick Honeycutt, hitting coach Don Mattingly, bench coach Bob Schaefer, bullpen coach Ken Howell, coach Manny Mota and instructor Jeff Pentland will return in 2010. The Dodgers have won consecutive NL West titles in Torre's two seasons as manager. Both times they lost to the Philadelphia Phillies in the NL championsh...

Dodgers Return Entire Coaching Staff For 2010

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:00:00 -0500

The Dodgers press release: LOS ANGELES – The 2009 National League West Division Champion Los Angeles Dodgers today announced that their entire Major League coaching staff will return for the 2010 season. Led by manager Joe Torre, the staff has guided the Dodgers to two straight National League West Division titles and two consecutive National League Championship Series. General Manager Ned Colletti made the announcement. The coaches: Larry Bowa – Third Base Coach (third season) Mariano D...

If the Dodgers Go on Sale, Mark Cuban's Interested in Buying Them

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:50:00 -0500

by Josh AlperFiled under: Dodgers, NL West, MLB BizMark Cuban is back on Bud Selig's doorstep with a sack full of money. This time he's got his eyes on the Los Angeles Dodgers. As the divorce drama of Dodgers owner Frank McCourt and his wife (and, depending on the courts, co-owner) Jamie plays out in Los Angeles, speculation has started that the team may hit the market. That's what happened with the Padres, you'll remember, when John Moores sold a stake in the team to pay off ...

2010: More of the Same?

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500

So Joe Torre may be sticking around past next year &mdash guess he can't get enough of that "living hell." And, to the surprise of exactly no one, Manny Ramirez is returning for another season (and $20 million). 2010 is beginning to look a lot like 2009, especially when you consider that any savings from expiring contracts will likely be wiped out by raises, either through arbitration or new deals, for the team's younger players. Of course, this isn't necessarily a b...

Should the Dodgers Trade Juan Pierre?

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:20:00 -0500

Now that Manny Ramirez is officially back with the Dodgers, it looks as though the Dodgers will look to trade Juan Pierre. Take it away, Dylan Hernandez:"With Ramirez back, the Dodgers can resume searching for a team to which they could deal outfielder Juan Pierre, who has two years and $18.5 million left on his contract. Colletti and his top assistants will head to Chicago for the general managers meetings, which start Monday."Everyone seems to be clamoring at the idea to trade Pie...

Elias Rankings for the 183 Potential MLB Free Agents

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:05:16 -0500

The Major League Baseball Players Association today released the Elias rankings for all 183 players that have been deemed to be "potential" free agents for the 2009-10 off-season. The term “potential” pertains to contract provisions with allow options, for either the player or club, to exercise. For example, Manny Ramirez is one such player. He exercised his player option for the 2010 to allow him to remain with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Some clubs have exercised options to release players. An example would be J.J. Putz with the New York Mets. The Elias rankings are important in determining draft pick compensation, should a player sign with another team (a player that files for free agency can resign with their former club. Case in point, Alex Rodriguez who resigned with the Yankees in 2007) Players are ranked as A, B, or no ranking what so ever. Clubs that sign a Type A free agent then give their 1st-round pick to the player’s former club. The exception would be unless the pick ranks within the top 15, in which case a 2ndround pick goes to the former club. That club also gets an extra pick between the first and second rounds. If a club loses a Type B free agent to another team, that club then gets an extra "sandwich" pick. The rankings are based upon player stats as collected by Elias. Select Read More to see the complete listing

MLB Trade Rumors: Dodgers To Trade One of Their Core??

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:00:30 -0500

More photos » by David J. Phillip - AP 20 days ago: Los Angeles Dodgers' Russell Martin hits an RBI single during the fourth inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship baseball series against the Philadelphia Phillies Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) Browse more photos » In his Sunday morning blog, ESPN's Buster Olney suggests the Dodgers will trad...

Torre might manage in 2011

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:45:56 -0500

Photo from fOTOGLIF Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre has one year remaining on his three-year, $13 million contract. It’s been expected that Torre would retire after next season, leaving the door open for Dodgers hitting coach Don Mattingly to take his place. Torre will turn 70 next year, but he feels motivated enough to manage [...]

Manny exercises option, will return to Dodgers

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:00:58 -0500

According to a report by SI.com, Manny Ramirez exercised his $20 million contract option for 2010 and will return to the Dodgers. The team said Friday that the slugger exercised his $20 million contract option for 2010. His agent Scott Boras informed Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti of the decision. Ramirez hit .290 with 19 home runs [...]

Manny Exercises Option; Returns for 2010 Season

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:41:53 -0500

Manny Ramirez wasted no time, announcing he will not opt out of his two-year contract so he can remain in the Dodgers’ fold for 2010. Agent Scott Boras confirmed the announcement. It was widely accepted that Manny would return, knowing that his value would be at its lowest after a year in which he was suspended [...]

Was Dodgers’ Padilla Shot By Own Bodyguard?

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:50:31 -0500

According to a Nicaraguan newspaper, Los Angeles Dodgers’ pitcher Vincente Padilla didn’t exactly pull a Plaxico when he was accidentally shot in the right leg on Sunday in the town of Masaya. He was target shooting, said THE JOURNAL OF THE NICARAGUANS, which as far as I know is totally legal there. However, there is another [...]

Ubragg and Rafael Furcal

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:00:00 -0500

Those of you who had been keeping up with this season's highly competitive PCS know that the ultimate winner, ubragg, opted for the Rafael Furcal bobblehead as his prize. Well, ubragg was kind enough to send on pictures from the other side. Wrote ubragg: "BTW, I attached some pics of Raffy getting adjusted to his new surroundings. Included you will find the unboxing, meeting my cat Kit-Kat, and visiting my local chapter of the Dodgers Steroid-User Hall of Fame." Thanks ubr...

Manny To Exercise Option, Return To Dodgers

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:53:25 -0500

In a move that is not much of a surprise, Manny Ramirez is going to exercise his $20 million option for 2010, and remain with the Dodgers. Just as in 2009, much of Manny's 2010 salary is deferred. Per our Dodger payroll worksheet (there is always a link on the right sidebar of the front page as well), here is the payout of Manny's salary: Year 2009 Salary 2010 Salary Total Salary 2009 $7,267,760 $7,267,760 2010 $10,000,000 $10,000,000 2011 $3,633,880 $3,333,333 $6,967,213 2012 $3,63...