Remember last year? When the Dodgers had “too many closers” and an overwhelming amount of veteran presence and all that, in what was the most expensive bullpen ever assembled? And …
Read More »Podcast: ‘Dugout Blues’ episode 114 – Olivera signing, injuries, roster decisions
On this episode of “Dugout Blues,” Jared Massey (Dodgers Nation) and I get excited as Opening Day is just six days away. The Dodgers signed two Cuban players since our last …
Read More »Dodgers Sign Freddy Garcia, Because You’re Never Too Old To Dream
Are you sick of talking about “pitching depth” yet? I know I am. I also know that it’s not exactly out of the ordinary that news breaks when I’m asleep …
Read More »One Week To Go, Who Makes It To Opening Day?
I think I meant to do a roster prediction contest a few weeks ago. I think I meant to do a lot of things, if only I had the time. …
Read More »Who is David Huff and why is he going to break camp with the Dodgers?
When the Dodgers signed David Huff to a minor-league deal, not a lot was expected. He was a journeyman relief pitcher with some success in the majors, but not a lot …
Read More »Yet Another Tough Spring Training For Zack Greinke
So now it’s Zack Greinke we’re worried about, as evidenced by not one but two Dodgers.com articles about his start against the Giants: Greinke struggles, reaches pitch limit in 3 …
Read More »Brandon League Helps Clear Up The 40-Man Roster Crunch
So earlier today, I noted that the Dodgers would need to find some 40-man spots for Hector Olivera and (probably) Sergio Santos. Giants @ Dodgers Glendale, Ariz. SS Rollins RF Puig …
Read More »Changes Are Coming To The 40-Man Roster
Whenever it is that Hector Olivera‘s paperwork gets finalized, he’s going to need to be added to the 40-man roster. Assuming that at least one recipient of a minor league …
Read More »Dodgers bet heavily on Hector Olivera’s elbow holding up
The Dodgers agreed to terms with Cuban infielder Hector Olivera on Tuesday. This took a lot longer than some expected, but it’s finally over. That is, until Olivera goes for …
Read More »Mailbag #22: Fifth starter concerns, Guerrero, Ethier, forgotten prospects
We love the mailbag, mostly. Send us more questions using the form to the right, directly ([email protected]) and/or on Twitter. ===== The Bearded One: I think there’s room for a lot …
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