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mojorisin71

10-21-2005, 02:33 PM

I thought I'd start this thread to keep track of all the moves that DePodesta will do to "improve" the team.

Carrara, Wunsch opt for free agency (http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20051018&content_id=1253635&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la)

Keep Wunsch, dump Carrara. That's all I have to say.

west coast orange and black

10-21-2005, 02:53 PM

"The Dodgers plan to tear out every seat in the ballpark this winter and replace them with new seats in pastel shades — sky blue, turquoise, light orange and yellow — that evoke the original look of Dodger Stadium."

old-school is cool. but replacing "aisle" for "section" i think is just plain horrible.
isn't dodger stadium the only yard to use that term?

here (http://www.latimes.com/sports/baseball/mlb/dodgers/la-sp-stadium20oct20,1,4516564.story?coll=la-headlines-sports&ctrack=1&cset=true) is the story on the new seats.

DownUnderDodger

10-21-2005, 09:34 PM

I will watch this thread with interest!! I hope they do some rebuilding not just go out and try to do a "Steinbrenner"!!

mojorisin71

11-11-2005, 12:26 PM

Update:

Dodgers sign Cruz to an extension (http://www.sportsline.com/mlb/story/9023753)

Colletti next GM candidate for Dodgers (http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20051110&content_id=1267224&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la)

It's official. McCourt does not know anything about Dodger tradition.

Jake83

11-11-2005, 04:27 PM

I saw on KCAL 9 on Tuesday noght that the Dodgers are selling the old seats for I believe 300 a pair.

ElCaminoSS

11-12-2005, 12:12 AM

mojorisin71

11-22-2005, 05:41 PM

Dodgers talk trade with Marlins (http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20051122&content_id=1271286&vkey=news_la&fext=.jsp&c_id=la)

Great. The last thing we need is to revive the LoDuca debate.

mojorisin71

12-05-2005, 08:54 PM

DODGER FREE AGENTS:

RHP Jeff Weaver
RHP Elmer Dessens
1B Olmedo Saenz
3B/SS/OF Jose Valentin
LHP Kelly Wunsch
C Paul Bako

FREE AGENT SIGNINGS:

SS Rafael Furcal

Notice anything wrong here? As in spending $13 M for a shortstop that we don't really need?

Jake83

12-05-2005, 09:41 PM

Two words Barry Zito . You better trade for him Colleti

mojorisin71

12-05-2005, 10:01 PM

Only if Colletti can work out a contract extension. Zito will be a free agent at the end of 2006.

Jake83

12-05-2005, 10:03 PM

Only if Colletti can work out a contract extension. Zito will be a free agent at the end of 2006.

By trading for him we can get him for alot cheaper than if he goes on the open market

mojorisin71

12-05-2005, 10:06 PM

By trading for him we can get him for alot cheaper than if he goes on the open market

Yeah, but I don't want to lose some prospects for a potential one-year rental.

Jake83

12-05-2005, 10:14 PM

Yeah, but I don't want to lose some prospects for a potential one-year rental.

Zito with the Dodgers would be perfect. He'll be a big fan favorite. He is home. He is a winner and would be nasty at Chavez Ravine. I doubt they would trade for him unless a contract extension was worked out. Look what the Braves gave up for Hudson. If he could package Choi it would be perfect

Jake83

12-06-2005, 06:22 AM

McCourt will interview former Boston manager Grady Little in Dallas today

Colleti will talk with Scott Boras about Weaver, Millwood, Washburn and Rogers

Coleeti will talk with Barry Axlerod Matt Morris' agent

Izzy was suprised at the signing at Furcal but called him " A friend of mine A great player and a great guy
Izzy is willing to move to 2nd

Kent didn;t comment about a move to 1st allthough

mojorisin71

12-08-2005, 06:42 PM

DODGER FREE AGENTS:

RHP Jeff Weaver
LHP Kelly Wunsch
RHP Giovanni Carrara

ARBITRATION ELIGIBLE:

C/1B Jason Phillips
1B Hee-Seop Choi
OF Milton Bradley

FREE AGENT SIGNINGS:

SS Rafael Furcal

PLAYERS KEPT:

1B/3B Olmedo Saenz
OF Jose Cruz, Jr.

SUBTRACTIONS:

LHP Wilson Alvarez (retired)
RHP Darren Dreifort (retired)
C Paul Bako (not offered arbitration)
RHP Elmer Dessens (signed 2-year deal with KC)
2B/SS/OF Jose Valentin (signed minor-league deal with NYM)

Elvis

12-08-2005, 10:08 PM

Thanks for the update, Mojo. :clapping

I wonder how much we paid Valentin to sit on the bench all season. :noidea

Jake83

12-08-2005, 10:10 PM

On the MLB Dodger message board it says Mueller has signed and they quote CBS spotsline but I can not find the article

mojorisin71

12-09-2005, 10:59 AM

I think it was about $2M (he only played 1/3 of the season)

whatswailing

12-16-2005, 01:57 AM

bhss89

12-19-2005, 05:29 AM

I am back and I don't know about you guys but I'm really glad to see what's taken place with the Dodgers this offseason. I know Colletti was a Giant assistant but I'm really happy with what he's done so far. Grady Little is a good manager even if he did leave Pedro in too long. We have Gagne, the Sox didn't have anyone like that. Well, I hope to be on here more now that the semester is over and I've passed my classes. Glad to be back and chat with you Dodger fans.

Congrats on a successful semester!
I agree that Colletti is on the right track, but we all must bear in mind that our rotation is still in need of some work. I think we'd all love to land Zito, Dotel, Millwood, or Washburn, but only the first two would be possibilities if we keep Weaver and want to keep our payroll where Colletti would like to to stay. Of that group, I'm really high on Dotel, as I believe he has a bright future, although he may not be back until mid-summer due to an elbow injury, so one of the other three may be a better option for '06.

Jake83

12-19-2005, 05:25 PM

I would like to see Colleti go after Millwood,

whatswailing

12-19-2005, 09:56 PM

Add Lofton to the list, Mojo, it says on Dodgers.com in the Nomar article he's being signed to a 1 year 3.85 million dollar deal.

.406

12-19-2005, 11:32 PM

Christ, was this a good day for you guys! I'm probably gonna catch 5 or 6 more games this year.

mojorisin71

12-20-2005, 10:26 AM

Yeah, I just heard it on the Herd this morning.

Jake83

12-21-2005, 08:56 PM

We still need a starter and a solid set-up reliever

Gagne#3 8

12-24-2005, 03:55 AM

If we can not re sign Millwood we should trade for Garland

Gagne#3 8

12-30-2005, 03:10 AM

DODGER FREE AGENTS:

RHP Jeff Weaver
RHP Giovanni Carrara

FREE AGENT SIGNINGS:

SS Rafael Furcal
C Sandy Alomar, Jr.
3B Bill Mueller
1B/LF Nomar Garciaparra
OF Kenny Lofton
RHP Brett Tomko

PLAYERS KEPT:

1B/3B Olmedo Saenz
OF Jose Cruz, Jr.
LHP Kelly Wunsch (minor league deal)
1B Hee-Seop Choi

ADDITIONS VIA TRADE:

OF Andre Ethier (prospect)

SUBTRACTIONS:

LHP Wilson Alvarez (retired)
RHP Darren Dreifort (retired)
OF Jason Grabowksi (sold to the Orix Buffaloes in Japan)
C Paul Bako (signed 1-year deal with KC)
RHP Elmer Dessens (signed 2-year deal with KC)
2B/SS/3B/OF Jose Valentin (signed minor-league deal with NYM)
OF Milton Bradley (traded to OAK)
2B/SS Antonio Perez (traded to OAK)
C/1B Jason Phillips (non-tendered)
OF Mike Edwards (non-tendered)
IF Brian Myrow (non-tendered)

BTW, I just noticed that Gagné's newborn daughter's name is Bluu.

Hopefully your next list has another starting pitcher

mojorisin71

02-09-2006, 09:33 PM

FREE AGENT SIGNINGS:

SS Rafael Furcal
C Sandy Alomar, Jr.
3B Bill Mueller
1B/LF Nomar Garciaparra
OF Kenny Lofton
RHP Brett Tomko

PLAYERS KEPT:

1B/3B Olmedo Saenz
OF Jose Cruz, Jr.
LHP Kelly Wunsch (minor league deal)
1B Hee-Seop Choi

ADDITIONS VIA TRADE:

OF Andre Ethier (prospect)
RHP Jae Seo
LHP Tim Hamulack
RHP Danys Baez
RHP Lance Carter

NON-ROSTER INVITEES:

RHP Kurt Ainsworth
LHP Joe Beimel
RHP Brian Meadows
RHP Takashi Saito (signing announced yesterday)
RHP Aaron Sele
C Pat Borders
2B Ramon Martinez (not to be confused with Pedro's brother)
3B Chris Truby

SUBTRACTIONS:

LHP Wilson Alvarez (retired)
RHP Darren Dreifort (retired)
C Mike Rose (claimed by TB off waivers)
OF Jason Grabowksi (sold to the Orix Buffaloes in Japan)
C Paul Bako (signed 1-year deal with KC)
RHP Elmer Dessens (signed 2-year deal with KC)
2B/SS/3B/OF Jose Valentin (signed minor-league deal with NYM)
OF Milton Bradley (traded to OAK)
2B/SS Antonio Perez (traded to OAK)
C/1B Jason Phillips (signed minor-league deal with TOR)
OF Mike Edwards (signed minor-league deal with PIT)
IF Brian Myrow (non-tendered)
RHP Giovanni Carrara (signed with PIT)
RHP Duaner Sanchez (traded to NYM)
RHP Steve Schmoll (traded to NYM)
RHP Edwin Jackson (traded to TB)
LHP Chuck Tiffany (traded to TB)
RHP Jeff Weaver (declined arbitration)