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bhss89
12-10-2007, 10:33 AM
Can anyone tell me if arbitration dates/results/etc. are posted for the public anywhere on the web?
More specifically, I'm interested in finding out about LHP Mark Hendrickson's arbitration case; I'm hoping like crazy that he will not be wearing Dodger Blue in '08 - or ever again.
JCStone07
12-10-2007, 12:10 PM
You might want to try, Cot's Baseball contracts. That's the first place I would look. But I think Hendrickson will be sticking with the Dodgers.
bhss89
12-10-2007, 05:40 PM
You might want to try, Cot's Baseball contracts. That's the first place I would look. But I think Hendrickson will be sticking with the Dodgers.
Just curious JCStone07: Why do you say Hendrickson will stay in LA? Any scoop? Not that anyone on this board pays attention to my posts, but I've been anti-Hendrickson from "day one". Nothing against the guy, it's just that he's pretty consistently horrible, unreliable, and disappointing. I just don't see why he's retained by the Dodgers.
According to Cot's site, last year Hendrickson went into arbitration asking for $4.056 million and was awarded $2.952 million. He was 4-8 with a 5.21 ERA. He gave up 142 H in 122.2 IP. And as a LHP, he isn't exactly dominating vs. lefties, which is why the Dodgers originally seemed to have acquired him. I continue to be confounded as to why they keep him . . .
JCStone07
12-11-2007, 10:16 AM
I think they'll keep Hendrickson because of the fact he's a serviceable, not great SP. I said that before I remembered the Dodgers acquired Scott Proctor and Randy Wolf. So it may be time they cut the chord. But even though he's under-performed he's still a bargain at lil over 2 mill IMO.
JCStone07
12-13-2007, 07:16 AM
You got your wish they non-tendered Hendrickson
bhss89
12-13-2007, 08:20 AM
Yeah, I'm very pleased that the Dodgers' staff finally decided to allow Mark to move on. :thumbsup:
I'm hopeful they can now find a LH starter to round out the rotation.
As I mentioned in another post, I'd love for the Dodgers to take a look at LHP Heath Phillips, who was non-tendered by the ChiSox yesterday. I believe he has a bright future as a SP, but the Dodger scouts may see it differently.
At any rate, a LHP for the rotation is badly needed, and I don't think Bedard is a realistic possibility at this point.