Kenley Jansen spent the weekend in Curacao getting married. Congratulations to him and his bride. The ceremony is also the biggest reason why he is still a free agent. Along with …
Read More »2016 Dodgers in Review: C A.J. Ellis
PA AVG OBP SLG wRC+ HR WAR MLB (LA/PHI) 196 .216 .301 .298 65 2 0.0 What Happened in 2016: Served as backup catcher before being sent to Philadelphia in a …
Read More »2016 Dodgers in Review: LHP Hyun-Jin Ryu
IP K% BB% HR/9 ERA FIP xFIP WAR MLB 4.2 16.7 8.3 1.93 11.57 5.50 4.86 -0.2 What Happened in 2016: Made one MLB start before returning to the disabled …
Read More »Podcast: ‘Dugout Blues’ episode 182 – Winter Meetings, Hill, JT, Kenley, Dozier
On this episode of “Dugout Blues,” Jared Massey (Dodger Blue) and I recap the 2016 Winter Meetings. The Dodgers made one signing and were rumored to be in on just about everyone. …
Read More »David Robertson might be solution to Dodgers’ Kenley Jansen problem
With things on the Kenley Jansen front not looking promising, the Dodgers might have to turn elsewhere for their closer for 2017 (and beyond). Enter White Sox’s righty David Robertson. …
Read More »LHP Edward Paredes & RHP Kyle Grana selected by Dodgers in Rule 5 Draft
As we wait for Kenley Jansen‘s decision, the Dodgers added two players in the minor-league portion of the Rule 5 Draft in left-handed pitcher Edward Paredes (Tigers) and right-handed pitcher …
Read More »2016 Winter Meetings: JT’s market, Frazier … no, Dozier … yes, Maeda’s plan
While yesterday at the Winter Meetings was quite busy, especially for the Red Sox, the Dodgers had a quiet day in which they didn’t lose anybody they were targeting but …
Read More »2016 Winter Meetings: JT reunion, Kenley pursuit, Kershaw’s back, Puig’s plan
The Winter Meetings got off to a quality start for the Dodgers, as they re-signed Rich Hill to a three-year deal worth $48 million. However, it was clear that the …
Read More »Shohei Otani wants to be posted next year, creates high-stakes confusion
For years, both fans and teams alike have wondered “When will Shohei Otani be posted?” I’ve been asked this question dozens of times, but the answer was always “We don’t …
Read More »Official: Dodgers re-sign Rich Hill to 3-year deal worth $48 million
Word broke on Saturday that the Dodgers were close to retaining Rich Hill on a 3-year deal. Today, it became official. The Dodgers announce the signing of free agent LHP …
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