Los Angeles Times: Bill Plaschke (barf) talks to the key figures in the new Los Angeles Dodgers ownership. For now, as the initial celebration fades and the close examination begins, Dodger fans need to see proof that this dream team won’t just turn into another nightmare. “You know I’m going to do this right,” promised Johnson. “I would not be ... Read More »
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Feed SubscriptionCurrent (Russ Mitchell) & Former (Blake DeWitt) Dodgers Designated For Assignment
After the surprise signing of Todd Coffey, the Los Angeles Dodgers had a decision to make in regards to the 40-man roster, and Ken Gurnick reports that the Dodgers decided to designate Russ Mitchell for assignment. —– In other news, Blake DeWitt was designated for assignment by the Chicago Cubs, and while he hardly set the world on fire (or ... Read More »
Los Angeles Dodgers Ownership Bidding War: The Figureheads & Their Financial Backers
With the Los Angeles Dodgers in the news for the impending bidding war over the ownership of the team, I thought this would be as appropriate a time as ever to run through the publicly declared bidders, as the deadline for submission has come and gone. Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times breaks down the specifics of the bidding ... Read More »
Los Angeles Dodgers Show Surprising Interest In Coco Crisp
Tim Dierkes of MLB Trade Rumors reported late on December 14th that the Cubs and Dodgers were both interested in having Coco Crisp play left field for them in 2012. — The revelation is surprising for the Dodgers, as the team already has five outfielders it can start the season with in Matt Kemp, Andre Ethier, Juan Rivera, Tony Gwynn ... Read More »
Chad Moriyama Dodgers, Sabermetrics, Scouting