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Kemp Happy to be a Dodger
February 06, 2008 by
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There's a great article in the LA Times about Matt Kemp. I'll post it here but if you want to read the original go here.From friends and relatives, Matt Kemp heard the countless trade rumors this winter that involved him. So whenever Kemp heard his cellphone ring, he braced...
Dodgers resign Seanez
February 05, 2008 by
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Dodgers resign relief pitcher Seanez for a deal that could go up to $1.3 million. I personally don't like the deal AT ALL. Seanez was great for a one year relief pitcher who did a lot better than what everyone expected. But now that year's over, we don't need him anymore...
Megatrade affecting the Dodgers?
February 02, 2008 by
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Since Johan Santana was traded to the Mets and the deal is officially final, I will try to explore on some of the implications this has on the Los Angeles Dodgers. Personally, I don't see this affecting the Dodgers too much during the regular season because the likely hood of them...
Twins trade Santana
January 29, 2008 by
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Twins traded Santana to Mets. I'll post more about the impact this could have on the Dodgers later.
Lieberthal retires
January 27, 2008 by
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Not that it's that important, but the most underused backup catcher is going to retire. I must admit, if i was a backup catcher, I would definitely want to be the backup to Russel Martin. I wouldn't need to do much, and still get paid a lot. Well, here's a farewell to Lieberthal...
Dodgers sign Proctor
January 20, 2008 by
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Dodgers sign Scott Proctor for a 1 year deal worth $1.1 million to avoid arbitration. Personally, I like the move a lot. I know during the last season, a lot of people complained about the Proctor trade, but I feel that the trade paid off in the end. First, the Dodgers had no use for...
Schmidt throws off mound!!
January 17, 2008 by
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Breaking News! Breaking News! Jason Schmidt throws off a mound!! Just as we thought he was going to be another Darren Dreiford, he proves us wrong! okay maybe I'm getting ahead of myself but I am rather hopeful for a full Schmidt recovery. I don't think he'll be able to...
Season In 2.5 month
January 13, 2008 by
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Man, I am extremely excited for the season! I really feel the Dodgers have a great shot of winning the West this year! It's good to bleed blue this year!
Colletti's Most Important Agenda
January 04, 2008 by
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Now that the off season signings are pretty much over aside from a few minor league invites here and there, I feel that Ned should turn his attention to the next big issue: resigning Furcal. Furcal is currently in the last year of his 3 year $39 million contract and will become a free...
Coming off the books
December 27, 2007 by
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These are the players and their salaries who are in their contract years (last year in their contract):Player Salary($)Rafael Furcal 13,730,196Jeff Kent 9,814,117Derek Lowe 9,500,000Nomar
Dodgers Salaries
December 22, 2007 by
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With the lineup and rotation pretty much set, I don't expect the Dodgers to do much more during the off season except a couple more spring training invitees. So here's the salary for the Dodger players in 2008 taken from ESPN.PLAYERSALARY (US$)1. Jason Schmidt15,703,9462. Andruw...
Dodgers get Kuroda
December 16, 2007 by
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Sorry this is one day late but I was in palm springs when this happened and had no access to a computer but the Dodgers signed pitcher Hiroki Kuroda to a 3 year $35.3 million deal. This is a great move by the Dodgers and completes the Dodgers goal of signing a middle of the order bat...
Hiroki Kuroda leaning toward the Dodgers
December 12, 2007 by
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Tony Jackson reports that Kuroda is leaning towards coming to pitch for LA and the decision could come very soon. Apparently, Kuroda might choose the Dodgers over the Mariners (the other contender for him) simply because of his close relationship with All Start closer Takashi Saito...
Dodgers Sign Jones
December 06, 2007 by
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The Dodgers sign Jones for 2 years $36.2 million. I like the deal. Read more of my assessment of Jones in my previous post.
Jones getting close to a Dodgers deal?
December 06, 2007 by
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Apparently, the Andruw Jones to the Dodgers idea has been warming recently though nothing is expected by the end of the Winter Meetings. As late as yesterday, Colletti has said that the asking price for the top tier center fielders Jones and Rowand are too high yet there apparently...
Blockbuster Trade!! Cabrera and Willis to the Tigers
December 05, 2007 by
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The Marlins just traded Cabrera and Willis to the Tigers. Although the Tigers gave up 4 out of their top 10 prospects in this trade, I feel that the overall winner of the trade is the Tigers.
Wolf and Santana! Needs and Mistakes!
December 03, 2007 by
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Randy Wolf reached a one year deal with the Padres this weekend. This deal is believed to be a heavily incentive based deal. Wolf also received interest from the Phillies and Astros with the Phillies being Wolf's biggest suitor. Yet, Wolf opted to stay on the West Coast to stay...
Interested in Kuroda?
November 28, 2007 by
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LA Times is reporting that the Dodgers have an interest in Japanese Pitcher Hiroki Kuroda. To be honest, I don't know too much about him or the Japanese baseball leagues but I do know that he's probably a better option than anyone else in the US free agent market right now...
Is the price right for Santana?
November 25, 2007 by
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Wanting Santana in blue? Well that could be had this off season with a package similar to the one needed for Cabrera and probably a 7 year $140 million+ contract! With that said, I want to analyze the pros and cons of the Dodgers acquiring Santana.The Pros:-It's obvious that Santana...
Angels sign Hunter
November 22, 2007 by
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Angels signed Torri Hunter to a 5 year $90 million deal. This could mean that they are out of the Miguel Cabrera sweepstakes since they have someone to protect Vlad. If that's the case the that is certainly good news for the Dodgers because that means the price for Cabrera should...
Erik Bedard?
November 20, 2007 by
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According the Yahoo news, the Dodgers are discussing a trade with the Orioles in regard to Erik Bedard. The Dodgers will be offering a trade package centered around Matt Kemp. Of course, Kemp would not be the only player sent to the Orioles if they trade goes through but if the price...
All's Quiet in Dodgerland
November 19, 2007 by
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There hasn't been any major news in Dodger land in the past few days but I do expect things to pick up which we get closer to the Winter Meetings. If you guys have some time on your hands, then watch this Amazing Blockbuster Deal by the Dodgers! I think you will get a good laugh...
First Pierre, now Rowand
November 17, 2007 by
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Apparently, Ned Colletti has a fettish for overpaying for center fielders. Dodgers and Rowand have expressed mutual interest with Rowand seeking a long term $15 million a year deal with a complete no trade clause. On one hand getting Rowand would improve the Dodgers both defensively...
Goodbye Boras
November 17, 2007 by
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Kenny Roger just fired Scott Boras as his agent. This coming after the whole A-Rod debacle for Boras might just bring down his facade of invincibility. Sure, Boras still has many high ranked agents but this is one of the first times in recent history (aside from the Andruw Jones incident...
Let the Bidding for Lowell and Cabrera Begin
November 15, 2007 by
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A-Rod Has agreed to a 10 year $275 million deal according to various media outlets. The fact that the best free agent and best third baseman has signed a deal greatly increases the bargaining position for the Mike Lowell and Florida Marlins in terms of their desire to trade Miguel...
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