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To no one’s surprise, Mike MacDougal re-signed with the Dodgers, and the complaints have started because he allowed too many inherited runners to score.  A 2.04 ERA ain’t what it used to be in the era of WHIP, FIP and ZIP (OK, I just made that last one up).  I’m not saying Mac is the [...]

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You hated FOX , and really, (admit it) you were starting to hate O’Malley before he sold to FOX. You hated McCourt. AND, you are going to hate the next owner. Let me introduce you to Time Warner! When this is over, Time Warner is going to own the Dodgers! How do you like that? [...]

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I received a call last night from a Production Company that wants to do a video on “The Biggest Dodger Fan.” They are looking for the biggest Dodger fans in the Los Angeles area. Fans must prove themselves through their knowledge and charisma for the team. Fans who prove themselves worthy have a chance to [...]

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According to ESPN.com, Joe Torre has quit his day job and is joining half of Los Angeles in bidding for the Dodgers.  The money behind the bid is allegedly Rick Caruso, but I think there may have to be some more money backing that deal.  Evidently Joe is serious.  He would likely be team President [...]

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His name is Tim Federowicz, and it is pronounced “fed-ur-OH-vitch“, but many just call him FedEx. Federowicz is 24 years old (he will be 25 in August), and was Boston’s seventh selection in the 2008 draft.   In 2010, he was rated by Baseball America to be the 21st rated prospect in the Boston Red [...]

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It appears to me that the Dodgers have two options at 3B:  Juan Uribe and Jerry Hariston, Jr.  Neither one has ever terrorized pitchers and neither one will make us forget Adrian Beltre… however I digress. What to expect: Juan Uribe – At 5′-11″ and at least 230 pounds, Juan would be wise to show [...]

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Most Dodger fans are not too excited because it seems that the Dodgers didn’t sign any of the big Free Agents.  They argue that the Dodgers should have spent the money on Prince Fielder instead of the same amount on Juan Rivera (4.5 mil), Tony Gwynn, Jr. (.85 mil) Jerry Harriston (2.25 mil), Mark Ellis [...]

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On the surface, Steven Cohen really is the most qualified, he of multiple billions who sits squarely in the elite company as one of the Top 35 Richest People in America.  He has also has enlisted Steve Greenberg, who has strong ties to MLB and Bug Selig and Arn Tellum, one of the major sports [...]

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Well, I had predicted that the Bankruptcy Court would allow Frank McCourt to seek offers for the Dodgers’ TV rights… and it did.  And, I predicted that Fox would lose on appeal… and they didn’t!   I was wrong! You have two judges that are polar opposites on this issue.  I think it’s just another case [...]

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Unless something crazy happens, I’ll be relaxing with the family. Enjoy your Christmas!

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Dodger affiliates posted the second-highest winning percentage among MLB teams in 2011, entire staffs return from top two affiliates and six of seven managers. LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers today announced their 2012 Minor League coaches with eight former Dodger players from the Major League club on staff. After a successful 2011 season [...]

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Adrian Beltre plays for Texas, Casey Blake plays for Colorado, Andy LaRoche (sniff) plays for the Indians, Josh Bell plays for the Orioles and the Dodgers have Juan Uribe at 3B! Aaaaaarrrrrrrrrrgggggggghhhhhhh! Next: Good for Casey – He’s closer to home.  Can he hold up physically?  That’s the question… Prince Field ‘er… never mind! Hiroki [...]

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Frank McCourt is petitioning the Court to change his name to Winston Churchill, so that he can sell the Dodgers to himself (Winston Churchill) and circumvent MLB’s agreement. “Never, Never, Never Quit!” is Frank’s mantra. OK – I am kidding.  I am telling you right now that this is a joke, not for real, like [...]

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According to Bruce Levine of ESPN/Chicago ”The Seattle Mariners and Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly the main suitors for Fielder at this point, with the Cubs still in the running.” At the same time, Dylan Hernandez of The LA Times reports just the opposite: “With six days until Christmas, the Dodgers are nearly finished with their shopping. Their 2012 roster is [...]

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Right about now, many Dodger fans are beside themselves.  They want to believe they will be getting a new owner, but with Frank McCourt being involved, they can’t be sure that he won’t do a 180, and they have some apprehension that the new one might be as bad as the former (current) one.  I [...]

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I just wanted to report that there is no news, except that the Clippers are doing to the Lakers what the Angels did to the Dodgers (with a little help from Czar Stern). Goodday!

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If Prince Fielder really wants to come to LA, and I think he does, he and the Dodgers can still make it happen.   Two of his best friends play for the Dodgers, namely Matt Kemp and Tony Gwynn, Jr. The Dodgers have been “one-upped” by the Angels with the addition of Albert Pujols, and [...]

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Chad Billingsley Chris Capuano Scott Elbert Nathan Eovaldi Javy Guerra Matt Guerrier Aaron Harang Blake Hawksworth Kenley Jansen Clayton Kershaw Ted Lilly Josh Lindblom A.J. Ellis Tim Federowicz Mark Ellis Dee Gordon Jerry Hairston Adam Kennedy James Loney Juan Uribe Andre Ethier Tony Gwynn Matt Kemp Juan Rivera Jerry Sands

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Defensive standout and speedster returns to Los Angeles after setting a career high with 22 steals in 2011 LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers today announced the signing of outfielder Tony Gwynn, Jr. to a two-year contract. General Manager Ned Colletti made the announcement. The versatile outfielder appeared in a career-high 136 games at [...]

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