Yadier Alvarez (Photo: Stacie Wheeler) The long, strange tenure of Yadier Alvarez in the Dodgers’ organization reached another disappointing milestone on Saturday as he was designated for assignment. Dodgers have …
Read More »Yadier Alvarez still exists and is trying to turn things around
Yadier Alvarez (Photo; Stacie Wheeler) One of the biggest surprises early in Dodgers camp has been the appearance of Yadier Alvarez. He’s the flamethrowing Cuban the Dodgers gave a $16 …
Read More »Dodgers protect five players from Rule 5 Draft
Today was the deadline for Rule 5 protections. The Dodgers had 20 prospects that would be eligible for the Rule 5 Draft if not added to the Dodgers’ 40-man roster …
Read More »Alex Verdugo & Yadier Alvarez will represent Dodgers in 2017 Futures Game
When the Futures Game is played on July 9, the Dodgers will have two representatives in outfielder Alex Verdugo and pitcher Yadier Alvarez, both of whom will play for the …
Read More »A word about Yadier Alvarez and these Brian Dozier trade rumors
With the Brian Dozier trade rumors swirling, I need to address something. The fact that Jose De Leon is the reported centerpiece isn’t the issue. Rather, it’s the fact some …
Read More »Dodgers made right decision passing on Yoan Moncada
About 11 months ago, Yoan Moncada signed with the Red Sox for $31.5 million. The Dodgers really wanted him, but they also didn’t want to be locked out of the …
Read More »Yadier Alvarez, Starling Heredia highlight Dodgers’ July 2 signings
It’s finally here, and it’s happening. The Dodgers agreed to contracts with right-handed pitcher Yadier Alvarez, outfielder Starling Heredia, shortstop Ronny Brito and shortstop Onil Cruz (could be Oneal or Oneil) on the first …
Read More »Get to know this year’s foreign imports: Yadier Alvarez
By some accounts, 19-year-old Cuban right-handed pitcher Yadier Alvarez is the best prospect available on the international market during the July 2 signing period. The Dodgers are projected to sign …
Read More »Update on Dodgers’ potentially big July 2 plans
Kiley McDaniel released an 2-part update on potential July 2 signings this last week, and there is plenty of Dodger-related news. The biggest and most surprising was this bit right off …
Read More »Dodgers eye Starling Heredia as potential big July 2 signing
The rumors of the Dodgers going all-out on international prospects gained a little more validity on Monday when Kiley McDaniel of FanGraphs named a prospect he heard the Dodgers are …
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