SooHoo Shows His Stuff to Dodger Fans
As our loyal readers know, we love learning a little about some of the great people behind the scenes with the Dodgers and, as amateur photographers, we really love the work of team shooter Jon SooHoo (plus he’s one of the nicest guys you will ever meet). Two seasons ago we had the honor of shadowing Jon for a game and seeing what his day to day life is like at Camelback...
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Grading the 2012 Los Angeles Dodgers off-season
Now that pitchers and catchers are reporting soon and any major transactions will likely wait until the trade deadline, I'll take a brief look at the Dodgers' off-season moves.TradesTo Baltimore: LHP Dana EvelandTo Los Angeles: LHP Jarret Martin, OF/IF Tyler Henson- This was a surprising move, as Eveland was arbitration-eligible and the Dodgers had other plans for the...
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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...
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Kershaw's Two Years 19 Million Is Simply A Band-Aid
I am sure you have seen reports by now that the Dodgers and reigning NL Cy Young winner Clayton Kershaw have reached a two-year agreement a couple days ago. You might think that it's super awesome news, but in reality it's another front office scheme that is simply a band-aid on the situation.
Dylan Hernandez is reporting that the two year deal includes a $500K signing...
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Great Lakes Loons 2011 Season Review: Pitchers
Dominican Summer League Dodgers: Pitchers Dominican Summer League Dodgers: Hitters Arizona League Dodgers: Pitchers Arizona League Dodgers: Hitters Ogden Raptors: Pitchers Ogden Raptors: Hitters ===== Today I continue my off-season recap of the Los Angeles Dodgers minor league affiliates, moving on to the pitchers of the Great Lakes Loons. — I’ll be picking the prospects
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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...
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Indians, Garland agree to contract
The Cleveland Indians have agreed to terms with starter Jon Garland on a minor league contract.
Garland, who had shoulder surgery in July, will take a physical in the next week at the Indians' complex in Goodyear, Ariz. If he passes, he'll sign with the Indians and have a chance to make the club's rotation in training camp.
The 32-year-old went 1-5 with a 4.33 ERA and...
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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...
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2012 Season Preview: The Dodgers Top 20 Prospects
The Dodgers spring training begins in just a few weeks, so you know what that means right? It's time to talk prospects. Unfortunately the Dodgers pipeline is looking a bit gloomy these days. There is definitely some talent in the system, but the quantity and depth is simply lacking. If you read here often you will know that I am big on home-grown talent, which is a lot of the...
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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...
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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
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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...
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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...
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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...
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New season gives Dodgers renewed optimism
Among the offseason acquisitions of the Dodgers are an owner to be named later and the optimism of a new beginning. That might have to hold them, as there were no such dramatic additions to the roster, which already boasts Cy Young winner Clayton Kershaw and MVP runner-up Matt Kemp.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Indians, Garland agree to contract
CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Cleveland Indians have agreed to terms with starter Jon Garland on a minor league contract.
Garland, who had shoulder surgery in July, will take a physical in the next week at the Indians' complex in Goodyear, Ariz. If he passes, he'll sign with the Indians and have a chance to make the club's rotation in training camp.
The 32-year-old went 1-5...
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Former Dodgers reliever Kuo signs with Mariners
If Hong-Chih Kuo recaptures the magic that made him baseballs most dominant reliever in 2010, he wont do it with the Dodgers.
The former All-Star left-hander has signed a one-year major league contract with the Seattle Mariners, according to a person with knowledge of the situation who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal hasnt been officially announced.
The Dodgers...
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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...
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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.
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Indians, RHP Garland agree to deal
Righthander Jon Garland agreed to a minor league deal with the Cleveland Indians, ESPN's Buster Olney reported on Monday.
Garland is coming off season-ending surgery on his injured pitching shoulder in July. He made nine starts last season for the Los Angeles Dodgers, posting a 1-5 mark with a 4.33 ERA in 54 innings.
The 32-year-old Garland could make the Indians' rotation...
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Baseball Prospectus releases its Top 20 Dodgers' prospects for 2012
Kevin Goldstein at Baseball Prospectus revealed his Top 20 Dodgers' prospects today. There are a few surprises -- good and bad -- but the top three are expected.In fact, Goldstein's top three and mine are the same. Here's the Top 20 (my rankings in parenthesis):Zach Lee (1)Nathan Eovaldi (2)Allen Webster (3)Chris Reed (19)Garrett Gould (4)Chris Withrow (12)Alfredo...
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