This site, as you know it today, is dead. But that’s a good thing, because starting Monday I’ll be teaming up with Mike Petriello (Mike Scioscia’s Tragic Illness), Dustin Nosler (Feelin’ Kinda Blue), and Daniel Brim (Blog To The Score) over at our new site, Dodgers Digest. Yes, a new site. And while I’m nervous about the change, I think ... Read More »
In March I was finally able to get going and I released my 2014 Prospect Rankings, wrote a little about Matt Kemp, and wrote extensively about Yasiel Puig. Besides game threads and game recaps, here’s what I was up to. ===== Things Looking Up For Matt Kemp, But Reality Will Require Patience It really is an unfortunate, delicate balance at ... Read More »
A busier month for me than January, but I was set back a bit by illness. Fortunately, I still managed to write about Hyun Jin Ryu‘s sophomore campaign, extending Hanley Ramirez, two Spring Training position previews, started a mailbag (yes, really), and made a GIF. ===== The Time To Extend Hanley Ramirez Is Now With Clayton Kershaw now locked up, ... Read More »
Was a bit of a slow month for me in January as I continue to research/compile my Prospect Profiles, but I managed to tackle the utility infielder issue for the Dodgers and continued my Clutchitude series. —– With Attention Focused on Masahiro Tanaka, Utility Infield Remains Dodgers Biggest Hole As Dodgers fans wait for the second-by-second updates on Masahiro Tanaka ... Read More »
The Dodgers have agreed with Clayton Kershaw on a 7-year, $215 million contract, one that has an opt-out clause after five years, according to Ken Gurnick of Dodgers.com. It’s a record-breaking deal that makes him the highest paid pitcher in history, passing both CC Sabathia‘s average annual value and Justin Verlander‘s total contract amount. Yet, the deal feels like a ... Read More »
The Dodgers have extended manager Don Mattingly until 2016 after a long, and sometimes publicly heated, period of negotiations with him, according to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN.com. The team is expected to announce the extension later this week. Mattingly was already under contract for the 2014 season. Exact terms of the extension were unknown, although sources told ESPN that it ... Read More »
Yasiel Puig was arrested yesterday on reckless driving charges for going 110 in a 70 mph zone. It is, of course, his second arrest for reckless driving due to speed. Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig was arrested on Saturday morning in Florida on a charge of reckless driving, according to a report from the Naples Daily News. Florida Highway Patrol spokesman ... Read More »
The Dodgers are about to sign Chris Perez, and most assumed they were done after that, but they up and signed Jamey Wright to a one-year deal as well. Source: The #Dodgers have signed Jamey Wright to a one-year deal. — Dylan Hernandez (@dylanohernandez) December 23, 2013 When I analyzed Perez’s deal, I figured the opportunity cost included Wright, but ... Read More »
The Dodgers have apparently found the seventh-inning former closer they’ve been seeking, as they are close on a one-year deal with former Indians closer Chris Perez, according to Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times. The Dodgers are closing in on a one-year contract with former All-Star closer Chris Perez, according to people familiar with the situation who spoke under ... Read More »
As covered previously, Hyun Jin Ryu and Cube Entertainment would be teaming up to work for his charity, which is a great thing. The only problem was that he would be singing. Thankfully, they seem to have auto-tuned the human out of his voice as he did the chorus sing-a-long. Unfortunately, they did not let him rap. A little late ... Read More »
If you were hoping for good news on Masahiro Tanaka for the Dodgers, then today isn’t quite your day. Last night, it was reported that the Rakuten Golden Eagles were still trying to persuade Tanaka to stay, going as far to offer him an $8 million contract. Looks like Rakuten is not giving up on Tanaka. Hochi says they are ... Read More »
Our latest installment covers the last two weeks or so of Winter League action, including perhaps reason to worry about Alexander Guerrero‘s readiness. The lack of updates goes hand-in-hand with the lack of relevant prospects still playing. —— Dominican Winter League Alexander Guerrero – 2B Guerrero has reached safely in just six of his last 22 plate appearances with a ... Read More »
The NPB and MLB have reached an agreement on the posting system, which will be in place for three years. For all the new details, and there are a bunch, see MLB Trade Rumors for a recap. The relevant part for the Dodgers and their pursuit of Masahiro Tanaka is that now any team that posts the refundable $20 million ... Read More »
The Dodgers have finally inked Takumi Numata to a deal, so speculation about the reason for him being at Dodger Stadium recently was correct. It’ll be a minor-league deal for a $100k signing bonus and a $20k annual salary. Takumi Numata (19) has finalized a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He reportedly agreed to a deal worth ... Read More »
J.P. Howell will return to the Dodgers in 2014 on a two-year, $11.25 million deal with options and bonuses, according to Ken Gurnick of Dodgers.com. The Dodgers are nearing agreement on a multi-year deal with southpaw reliever J.P. Howell, reports Ken Gurnick of MLB.com. According to Gurnick, the deal contemplates a $11.25MM guarantee for two seasons. It would also contain ... Read More »
Chad Moriyama Dodgers, Sabermetrics, Scouting