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Eric Avakian

Eric Avakian is a journalist from Burbank, Calif., serving as a staff writer at DodgerBlue.com. Eric was a June 2016 graduate from the Business Administration department at Cal Poly Pomona. Eric also serves as a staff writer at Lakersnation.com and previously served as a staff writer for Dodgers Nation. Contact: Eric@mediumlargela.com
498 Articles

Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Clarifies Quality Assurance Coach Juan Castro’s Role

The Los Angeles Dodgers coaching staff underwent several changes with Don Mattingly's tenure as manager coming to an end. Only pitching coach Rick Honeycutt was retained as the Dodgers otherwise added several new faces to the staff. Along with the…

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Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Discusses Talents Of Micah Johnson, Frankie Montas And Trayce Thompson

After weeks largely filled with silence, the Los Angeles Dodgers completed a significant trade on Wednesday that figures to play a role in how the club's 2016 roster shakes out. As part of a three-team trade with the Cincinnati Reds…

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Dodgers News: Justin Turner’s Presence Prevented Trade For Todd Frazier

Among all the speculation related to the Los Angeles Dodgers and their three-team trade on Wednesday, some clarity was provided as to why the deal was constructed in the manner in which it was. The Dodgers recently were reported as…

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Dodgers Rumors: 3-Team Trade Could Lead To Jose Fernandez Deal

The Los Angeles Dodgers answered some of their critics Wednesday morning by completing a three-team trade with the Chicago White Sox and Cincinnati Reds. Todd Frazier was shipped to the White Sox, while the Dodgers and Reds both received a…

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Dodgers Rumors: L.A. Was Hesitant In Pursuit Of Johnny Cueto

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been no stranger to bidding wars this offseason. However, while Los Angeles has been reportedly pursued multiple free agents, the front office has ultimately reached a threshold they did not feel comfortable passing. For Zack…

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Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Satisified With Core Players On Roster

As one of the many teams looking to fill roster needs, the Los Angeles Dodgers were expected to be active players at Major League Baseball's annual Winter Meetings. However, Los Angeles executives departed from Nashville, Tenn., only having made their…

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Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Using Open Approach To Improve Roster

The Los Angeles Dodgers went into free agency needing to address their starting rotation, bullpen and second base. Zack Greinke signing with the Arizona Diamondbacks placed more of an importance on the Dodgers to acquiring starting pitching. As other clubs…

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Dodgers News: Chase Utley Determined To Play ‘As Many Games As Possible’

With Howie Kendrick on the disabled list due to a hamstring strain, the Los Angeles Dodgers traded for Chase Utley to help serve as a stopgap in Kendrick's absence. Utley cleared waivers and waived his no-trade clause to accept being…

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Dodgers Rumors: Lisalverto Bonilla Signs Minor-League Contract

Amongst all the angst and discussion that took place at Major League Baseball's annual Winter Meetings this week, the Los Angeles Dodgers tended to roster and organizational depth matters as their splashy move(s) continued to evade them. On Nov. 28,…

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Dodgers News: A.J. Ellis And Adrian Gonzalez Vouch For Yasiel Puig

Since joining the Los Angeles Dodgers in June 2013, Yasiel Puig has drawn countless praise, and frustrated teammates and opponents alike. Puig recently made headlines for his involvement in a small scuffle with a bouncer outside a Miami bar last…

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Dodgers Rumors: L.A. Interested In Wei-Yin Chen

Free agency this offseason hasn't been different than in years prior as there generally is a domino effect with signings. Once marquee players make their respective decisions, the market takes shape for the available second-tier free agents. With Zack Greinke,…

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Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Doesn’t Expect Julio Urias, Other Prospects In 2016 Opening Day Rotation

Without making much of a splash, the Los Angeles Dodgers have already experienced quite the offseason. As the Arizona Diamondbacks have bolstered their starting rotation, the Dodgers' biggest move is one that wasn't -- the failed trade for Cincinnati Reds…

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