When Daniel sent an email to all of us at Dodgers Digest asking, “Anybody want … that trade?” Naturally, I assumed it was some minor deal involving players no one …
Read More »2016 Dodgers in Review: LHP Scott Kazmir
IP K% BB% HR/9 ERA FIP xFIP WAR MLB 136.1 22.7 8.8 1.39 4.56 4.48 4.19 1.1 What happened in 2016: A whole lot of inconsistency. In December of 2015, …
Read More »Dodgers rightly looking to move Scott Kazmir and Howie Kendrick
If the Dodgers didn’t make any moves this offseason, they could probably construct a somewhat competitive baseball team, but we know that won’t happen. They have a number of intriguing trade pieces, …
Read More »Scott Kazmir didn’t exercise his opt-out, so now what?
Scott Kazmir declined to opt out of his contract with the Dodgers and now just has a two-year contract with the team in which he makes $8 million a year …
Read More »What if Scott Kazmir actually opts out?
It’s a foregone conclusion Scott Kazmir, after a disappointing 2016 season that ended with in injury, will not opt out of the final two years of his contract, giving up 32 …
Read More »‘For it’s one … two …’: Dodger pitchers and 2-strike counts
Note: This piece appears in this home stand’s edition of Dodger Insider magazine, and is being reposted here with permission, special thanks to Jon Weisman. See www.dodgers.com/insider for more official team …
Read More »Postgame notes on Scott Kazmir, Corey Seager, failed double steal
Prior to today’s game, Dave Roberts noted that we would see early on whether or not Scott Kazmir felt “good physically as far his fastball command and locating that changeup.” …
Read More »Scott Kazmir’s Velocity is Down, But it Might Not Matter
Scott Kazmir‘s velocity is down. We can actually say that with certainty now. He isn’t saving it for the regular season anymore, so we have data to look at that …
Read More »Dodgers sign Scott Kazmir to 3-year deal
And you thought the rest of the year was going to be quiet. The Dodgers on Wednesday signed left-handed pitcher Scott Kazmir to a 3-year deal, announced by the team. …
Read More »Scott Kazmir could end up being a bargain if the Dodgers sign him
It’s a bit surprising Scott Kazmir hasn’t signed with a team yet, considering David Price, Zack Greinke and Johnny Cueto all signed relatively quickly this winter. And he could end up …
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