Young Sports

Kemp Happy to be a Dodger

2008-02-06T18:50:00.000-08:00

There's a great article in the LA Times about Matt Kemp. I'll post it here but if you want to read the original go here.From friends and relatives, Matt Kemp heard the countless trade rumors this winter that involved him. So whenever Kemp heard his cellphone ring, he braced himself for the worst."If you look at your cellphone and there's a 323 number or a 310 number that you know nothing about,

Dodgers resign Seanez

2008-02-04T21:48:00.001-08:00

Dodgers resign relief pitcher Seanez for a deal that could go up to $1.3 million. I personally don't like the deal AT ALL. Seanez was great for a one year relief pitcher who did a lot better than what everyone expected. But now that year's over, we don't need him anymore especially for a deal that could be over 1 million. I'm pretty sure he's going to be 38 next year and judging by how he faded

Megatrade affecting the Dodgers?

2008-02-01T23:01:00.000-08:00

Since Johan Santana was traded to the Mets and the deal is officially final, I will try to explore on some of the implications this has on the Los Angeles Dodgers. Personally, I don't see this affecting the Dodgers too much during the regular season because the likely hood of them facing Santana is 2 to 3 times max, but this could become a major hurdle for the post season (yes, I do expect the

Twins trade Santana

2008-01-29T18:14:00.000-08:00

Twins traded Santana to Mets. I'll post more about the impact this could have on the Dodgers later.

Lieberthal retires

2008-01-27T11:42:00.001-08:00

Not that it's that important, but the most underused backup catcher is going to retire. I must admit, if i was a backup catcher, I would definitely want to be the backup to Russel Martin. I wouldn't need to do much, and still get paid a lot. Well, here's a farewell to Lieberthal who had a great 14 year career.

Dodgers sign Proctor

2008-01-20T20:48:00.000-08:00

Dodgers sign Scott Proctor for a 1 year deal worth $1.1 million to avoid arbitration. Personally, I like the move a lot. I know during the last season, a lot of people complained about the Proctor trade, but I feel that the trade paid off in the end. First, the Dodgers had no use for Betemit. Sure, he was a great power bat off the bench, but his hitting is simply too inconsistent. Secondly,

Schmidt throws off mound!!

2008-01-16T21:10:00.000-08:00

Breaking News! Breaking News! Jason Schmidt throws off a mound!! Just as we thought he was going to be another Darren Dreiford, he proves us wrong! okay maybe I'm getting ahead of myself but I am rather hopeful for a full Schmidt recovery. I don't think he'll be able to return to his ace form, but I think he'll make a solid 4 or 5 pitcher with the Dodgers. If Schmidt can fully recovery and post a

Season In 2.5 month

2008-01-13T19:47:00.000-08:00

Man, I am extremely excited for the season! I really feel the Dodgers have a great shot of winning the West this year! It's good to bleed blue this year!

Colletti's Most Important Agenda

2008-01-04T19:00:00.000-08:00

Now that the off season signings are pretty much over aside from a few minor league invites here and there, I feel that Ned should turn his attention to the next big issue: resigning Furcal. Furcal is currently in the last year of his 3 year $39 million contract and will become a free agent at the end of the next season. I want to see Ned lock up Furcal to a 3 to 5 year extension before the

Coming off the books

2007-12-27T17:39:00.000-08:00

These are the players and their salaries who are in their contract years (last year in their contract):Player Salary($)Rafael Furcal 13,730,196Jeff Kent 9,814,117Derek Lowe 9,500,000Nomar

Dodgers Salaries

2007-12-22T15:48:00.000-08:00

With the lineup and rotation pretty much set, I don't expect the Dodgers to do much more during the off season except a couple more spring training invitees. So here's the salary for the Dodger players in 2008 taken from ESPN.PLAYERSALARY (US$)1. Jason Schmidt15,703,9462. Andruw Jones14,000,0003. Rafael Furcal13,730,1964. Jeff Kent9,814,1175. Derek Lowe9,500,0006. Nomar Garciaparra8,516,6977.

Dodgers get Kuroda

2007-12-16T16:41:00.000-08:00

Sorry this is one day late but I was in palm springs when this happened and had no access to a computer but the Dodgers signed pitcher Hiroki Kuroda to a 3 year $35.3 million deal. This is a great move by the Dodgers and completes the Dodgers goal of signing a middle of the order bat and gaining pitching depth. Overall I think this is a great move and read my assessment of Kuroda in my previous

Hiroki Kuroda leaning toward the Dodgers

2007-12-11T20:59:00.000-08:00

Tony Jackson reports that Kuroda is leaning towards coming to pitch for LA and the decision could come very soon. Apparently, Kuroda might choose the Dodgers over the Mariners (the other contender for him) simply because of his close relationship with All Start closer Takashi Saito. The Dodgers' offer is believed to be around 3 years for $30 million a year. Personally, I have mixed feelings

Dodgers Sign Jones

2007-12-06T16:28:00.000-08:00

The Dodgers sign Jones for 2 years $36.2 million. I like the deal. Read more of my assessment of Jones in my previous post.

Jones to the Dodgers? Possibility getting higher

2007-12-05T21:36:00.000-08:00

Apparently, the Andruw Jones to the Dodgers idea has been warming recently though nothing is expected by the end of the Winter Meetings. As late as yesterday, Colletti has said that the asking price for the top tier center fielders Jones and Rowand are too high yet there apparently has been a change of heart. Whether that's because of the Dodgers warming up to the idea of giving Jones 3 years or

Blockbuster Trade! Tigers get Cabrera and Willis

2007-12-04T17:21:00.001-08:00

The Detroit Tigers has acquired Cabrera and Willis in a 8 player blockbuster deal with the Florida Marlins. The Marlins will receive Cameron Maybin, Andrew Miller, Mike Rabelo, Burke Badenhop, Eulogio de la Cruz, and Dallas Trahern. The Tigers obviously gave up a lot in this trade especially in Maybin and Miller who both have potential to be all stars. Additionally, de la Cruz was reported to hit

Wolf and Santana! Needs and Mistakes!

2007-12-02T22:00:00.000-08:00

Randy Wolf reached a one year deal with the Padres this weekend. This deal is believed to be a heavily incentive based deal. Wolf also received interest from the Phillies and Astros with the Phillies being Wolf's biggest suitor. Yet, Wolf opted to stay on the West Coast to stay with his family. What I don't understand is why the Dodgers did not try to sign Randy Wolf. Granted that the Dodgers

Interested in Kuroda?

2007-11-27T22:36:00.000-08:00

LA Times is reporting that the Dodgers have an interest in Japanese Pitcher Hiroki Kuroda. To be honest, I don't know too much about him or the Japanese baseball leagues but I do know that he's probably a better option than anyone else in the US free agent market right now. Furthermore, he had a career year last year posting a 13-6 record with a 1.85 ERA. Personally, I would much rather see him

Is the price right for Santana?

2007-11-24T21:21:00.000-08:00

Wanting Santana in blue? Well that could be had this off season with a package similar to the one needed for Cabrera and probably a 7 year $140 million+ contract! With that said, I want to analyze the pros and cons of the Dodgers acquiring Santana.The Pros:-It's obvious that Santana is the BEST pitcher in baseball. Even in a off year last year, he was tops in the league in every single pitching

Angels sign Hunter

2007-11-22T12:25:00.000-08:00

Angels signed Torri Hunter to a 5 year $90 million deal. This could mean that they are out of the Miguel Cabrera sweepstakes since they have someone to protect Vlad. If that's the case the that is certainly good news for the Dodgers because that means the price for Cabrera should come down。 But the bad part about the deal for the Dodgers is that it certainly increase the price tags on Rowand and

Erik Bedard?

2007-11-19T22:59:00.000-08:00

According the Yahoo news, the Dodgers are discussing a trade with the Orioles in regard to Erik Bedard. The Dodgers will be offering a trade package centered around Matt Kemp. Of course, Kemp would not be the only player sent to the Orioles if they trade goes through but if the price is right I feel that this would be a great trade for the Dodgers. With any trade for a top end talent, the Dodgers

All's Quiet in Dodgerland

2007-11-19T00:24:00.000-08:00

There hasn't been any major news in Dodger land in the past few days but I do expect things to pick up which we get closer to the Winter Meetings. If you guys have some time on your hands, then watch this Amazing Blockbuster Deal by the Dodgers! I think you will get a good laugh out of it!

First Pierre, now Rowand

2007-11-17T12:26:00.000-08:00

Apparently, Ned Colletti has a fettish for overpaying for center fielders. Dodgers and Rowand have expressed mutual interest with Rowand seeking a long term $15 million a year deal with a complete no trade clause. On one hand getting Rowand would improve the Dodgers both defensively and offensively as Rowand is a gold glove center fielder and hit more home runs last year than any Dodger player.

Goodbye Boras

2007-11-17T00:07:00.000-08:00

Kenny Roger just fired Scott Boras as his agent. This coming after the whole A-Rod debacle for Boras might just bring down his facade of invincibility. Sure, Boras still has many high ranked agents but this is one of the first times in recent history (aside from the Andruw Jones incident) that a player actually stood up to Boras (twice in a week actually). With this, I think it is a big plus to

Let the Bidding for Lowell and Cabrera Begin

2007-11-15T17:03:00.000-08:00

A-Rod Has agreed to a 10 year $275 million deal according to various media outlets. The fact that the best free agent and best third baseman has signed a deal greatly increases the bargaining position for the Mike Lowell and Florida Marlins in terms of their desire to trade Miguel Cabrera.Mike Lowell had a career year last year with the Red Sox posting career highs in hits, batting average, RBI,