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The Hudson Provision?
7 hours ago by
Sons of Steve Garvey
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Remember the "Ramirez Provision"? Yeah, turns out that's pretty much been killed by lawyers. Remember the Dodgers not offering Orlando Hudson arbitration? Turns out that eventuality has very much been on the O-Dog's mind. From Ken Rosenthal at FOXSports.com:
[Hudson...
O’s sign Lefty Reliever Ohman
4 hours ago by
Birds Watcher
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The Orioles signed veteran Will Ohman to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training. A few weeks ago the Orioles watched Ohman throw a bullpen session in Arizona and must have been impressed. Ohman, 32, went 1-0 with a 5.84 ERA in 21 relief appearances last season with...
Kevin Goldstein likes Dee and Chris
1 day ago by
True Blue LA
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But Lambo is ranked below Kyle Russell in his Top Prospects column.
It seems like every year when Baseball Prospectus is going to issue the Dodgers' top prospects, the publication is delayed. While whether or not it was delayed, here is the list (most of the analysis...
In Which We Sing the Praises of Jeff Weaver
6 days ago by
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Thanks to Dusty for the tip: The Dodgers have signed Jeff Weaver to an $800,000 minor-league deal. Tim Brown of Yahoo! Sports calls Weaver "unsung," but fans who followed the Dodgers last season know Weaver's worth. Consider his 2009 regular-season performance:
7 starts...
Orlando Hudson needs to get real
9 days ago by
The Scores Report
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Orlando Hudson is in no position to ask for $9 million next year. On December 1, the Dodgers chose to not offer Hudson arbitration and to everyone’s surprise, he still remains on the market. The Nationals have emerged as the only serious contender, which should be a clear sign...
Dodgers Broadcast Team Collects Hardware
7 days ago by
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Ken Levine, Eric Karros, Josh Rawitch, Vin Scully, Jaime Jarrin, Fernando Valenzuela, Charley Steiner, Josh Suchon.
Josh Rawitch blogs about awards just handed out by the Southern California Sports Broadcasters Association, and the Dodgers cleaned up:
Vin Scully was receiving the...
Hey There Delilah, What's It Like In Indianola City?
7 days ago by
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First, we lose Beast Mode. And now, in the same offseason, we lose Beard Mode? As picked up in a comment thread by SoSG reader Mr. LA Sports Fan:
Indianola native Casey Blake and his wife Abbie donated $1 million to the Indianola Community School District in a ceremony Monday, Feb...
ORLANDOUGH
4 days ago by
Nationals Enquirer
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(Photo by Reuters. Orlando Hudson seen here getting drilled by a pitch last July.)
O-No-Dog!
$5 Million vs. ~$3-4 Million?
Hudson takes Twins' money, and runs.
Rizzo puts Ted Lerner's checkbook back in his desk drawer...
Caravan Features Carts, Pucks, Guac
5 days ago by
Sons of Steve Garvey
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As part of this year's Community Caravan, Andre Ethier fills up a Trader Joe's grocery cart to benefit the Los Angeles Regional Foodbank. What if they made all baserunners push grocery carts?
Tommy Lasorda orders a barbacoa burrito at Chipotle. Wait, did someone say Chipotle...
DiamondView 2.010: Los Angeles Dodgers
4 days ago by
Beyond the Box Score
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If you've been paying attention to this series (or are somewhat of a masochist), you know that the 2009 DiamondView series ended with the Los Angeles Dodgers with calls for something a little less in the past and a something a little more in the future, predictive if possible...
A quick glance at 4 different Top 15 Dodger Prospects List
17 hours ago by
True Blue LA
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3 respected publications have finished their list of top Dodger prospects and True Blue LA had a vote for their Top 15 prospects too. How does this all shake out?
True Blue LA voters flipped flop the order of Number 1 and 2 prospects in their list, but Baseball...
Barry Bonds Keeping In Game Shape With Diet, Contempt For Public
Surprisingly, Dodgers fans were able to get between Bonds and his chicken and waffles, and still escape with their lives. One autograph hound, though, managed to touch a sore spot.The Dodgers just wrapped up their three-day Dodgers Caravan, a community-building exercise where "...
Random MLB Signings and Spring Training Invites
6 days ago by
Babes Love Baseball
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The Los Angeles Dodgers have invited Jeff Weaver to their Spring Training shindig with a minor league deal after the right-hander went 6-4 with a 3.65 ERA in 28 games for them last year. The 33-year-old is a career 99-118 with a 4.67 ERA over 10 seasons in the big leagues.Weaver would...
O’s Pick up LHP Ohman
8 hours ago by
Baltimore Sports Report
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The O’s have announced that they have signed LHP Will Ohman to a minor league deal. Ohman will be competing for the role of situational lefthanded relief pitcher (ala Buddy Groom).
Ohman, 32, was 1-0 with one save and a 5.84 ERA (12.1IP, 8ER) in 21 games for the Los Angeles...
Kemp's Tabloid Hookup Unearths Alleged Skeleton
19 days ago by
SPORTS by BROOKS
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Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp recently hooked up with Tabloid magnet Rihanna and now he’s paying the price. (And then there’s this) Soon after the rendezvous and not coincidentally, the LONDON DAILY MIRROR tabloid (of all outlets!) found a former girlfriend of...
Dodgers Sign Reed Johnson as Pinch Beard?
7 days ago by
Sons of Steve Garvey
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This piece of art is from the illustrated Cubs blog Cubby-Blue.
Casey Blake's face as smooth as a baby's bottom? No problem, says Ned Colletti.
Dodgers sign Johnson to one-year contract (Dodgers.com)
"Reed is a versatile outfielder that comes to the ballpark ready...
Todd Helton = Sandy Koufax. Discuss.
6 days ago by
Dugout Central
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Rich Langweber wonders why Sandy Koufax is generally regarded as one of the handful of greatest pitchers of all time, while Todd Helton isn’t regarded as one of the best hitters. Both were excellent players who put up Nintendo type numbers because of the parks and eras in which they played.
Keith Law Rates Dodgers' Farm System 19th
12 days ago by
Sons of Steve Garvey
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Not exactly a ringing endorsement over at espn.com (insider only, no link):
19. Los Angeles Dodgers
They have almost nothing at the upper levels, but are overflowing with power arms below that. Possibly the best organization at converting players from one position to another, or from...
Joe Speaks
6 days ago by
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Remember how Joe Torre said he would give Russell Martin more rest in 2009? We know how that turned out. Torre plans rest for Manny, Blake (Dodgers.com)
Jon Weisman's replacement? Steve Dilbeck, with help from several Times writers. Dodgers Blog (LA Times)
He was one of SoSG...
Pads, Vans, Books and Stoves
12 days ago by
Sons of Steve Garvey
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Dreamier: Andre Ethier or iPad?
Stuff from around the stuffosphere:
The iPad. It's like a big heavy iPhone that doesn't actually make phone calls. Still want!
The Dodgers' Community Caravan is kicking ass and taking names next Monday through Wednesday. Meet Andre Ethier...
Dodgers' Demand in Taiwan Looks Strong
14 days ago by
Sons of Steve Garvey
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According to the Central News Agency (no link), there was high demand for the first allotment of tickets to the Dodgers' two games to be played in Taipei and Kaohsiung, Taiwan this March:
Taipei, Jan. 24 (CNA) On-the-spot tickets for the much anticipated games between the U.S...
Hudson on the Mississippi
4 days ago by
Baseball Musings
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Orlando Hudson signed with the Minnesota Twins:
Second baseman Orlando Hudson and the Twins agreed Thursday night to a $5 million, one-year contract, adding another All-Star to the roster of the reigning AL Central champions.
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Hudson, who will likely bat second, will form an...
Morning Buzz: 2/5
4 days ago by
BravesBuzz
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1. The Twins are on the verge of signing Orlando Hudson to a one-year deal worth $5 million. Hudson consistently has a WAR of around three. It's a good deal for the Twins.
2. The Mariners might be signing Erik Bedard soon. The reports went back and forth all day today but...
Four More Sign; Ethier Double-Dips
21 days ago by
Sons of Steve Garvey
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Report: Andre Ethier to sign two-year deal (Dodger Thoughts)
Reports: Loney, Kuo, Sherrill avoid arbitration (Dodger Thoughts)
If you were wondering what the Dodgers were saving their money for — or, indeed, if there was money left to save — here's your answer....
Arizona 15, Florida 15
11 days ago by
Sons of Steve Garvey
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Call the Dodgers avant-garde, or at worst, symptomatic of the trend of major league baseball teams moving spring training to Arizona. As the NYTimes reported today, the Cubs' recent failed courtship by Florida exemplifies Arizona's advantaged financial position:
The yearlong...
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