While Robinson Cano and Edwin Diaz (siiiiigh) are about to get dealt to the Mets, there’s a Dodger rumor that won’t seem to die down. Sources: #Dodgers, #Indians continue to …
Read More »Podcast: ‘Dugout Blues’ episode 250 – Rule 5, Van Scoyoc, Jansen, FA/trades
On this episode of “Dugout Blues,” Jared and I are back to bring you all the Dodgers’ news, which wasn’t terribly plentiful. The Rule 5 Draft protection came and went …
Read More »Dodgers trade Tim Locastro to Yankees for Drew Finley in win-win deal
The Dodgers on Wednesday traded Tim Locastro to the Yankees for minor-league right-hander Drew Finley. Locastro had been designated for assignment on Tuesday because the Dodgers needed 40-man roster spots …
Read More »2018-19 Dodgers Digest offseason plan
The Dodgers didn’t do a lot last winter. They certainly didn’t do anything close to what I proposed a year ago. But at least they successfully reset the luxury tax …
Read More »Who could the Dodgers target if the Mariners go into a full rebuild?
The Dodgers and Mariners have a substantial trade history, as Andrew Friedman and Jerry Dipoto have made a couple of trades in recent years. The most famous (or infamous, from …
Read More »Hey Dodgers, give Dave Roberts his contract extension
We’ve heard for seemingly months now that the Dodgers and Dave Roberts have been working on and/or are close to a contract extension. The Dodgers picked up Roberts’ option last …
Read More »Podcast: ‘Dugout Blues’ episode 249 – Kershaw, Freese, Grandal, Ryu, Zaidi
On this episode of “Dugout Blues,” Jared and I get you prepared for what we hope is an eventful offseason. First up, the Dodgers retained the best pitcher in their …
Read More »Dodgers have many interesting Rule 5 Draft protection decisions to make
Unlike previous years, the Dodgers are heading toward a roster crunch, and that includes adding players to the 40-man roster to protect them from the Rule 5 Draft. The deadline …
Read More »Who’s going to catch for the Dodgers in 2019 (and beyond)?
The Dodgers could be in a short-term bind at catcher this coming season. Yasmani Grandal is a free agent and unlikely to accept the qualifying offer. So, unless you believe …
Read More »Bryce Harper and the Dodgers are a perfect match
Now that the Clayton Kershaw situation is handled, it’s time focus on the biggest free agent available this offseason … and he’s the biggest free agent available in most offseasons. …
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