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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 Rumors: Dave Roberts Will Be Part Of Staff Even If Not Hired As Manager

The Los Angeles Dodgers' search for Don Mattingly's replacement has included expected names in team director of player development Gabe Kapler, coaches Ron Roenicke and Tim Wallach, and former San Diego Padres manager Bud Black. However, the Dodgers' due diligence…

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Dodgers Rumors: Kirk Gibson Interviews For Managerial Position

UPDATE (Nov. 4, 11:05 a.m. PT): According to Dylan Hernandez of the LA Times, former Arizona Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson interviewed last week for the Los Angeles Dodgers managerial vacancy: Kirk Gibson interviewed last week for the #Dodgers' vacant managerial…

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Dodgers Managerial Candidate Profile: Tim Wallach, The In-House Option

As the Los Angeles Dodgers continue their search for a new manager, they need not look far for one candidate, with Tim Wallach among the coaches still available. The 58 year old is coming off a second season as Dodgers…

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Kansas City Royals, New York Mets Set To Meet In 2015 World Series

The Kansas City Royals defeated the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 6 of the American League Championship on Friday night to advance to the World Series for a second consecutive season. Awaiting the Royals are the New York Mets, who…

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Dodgers Rumors: Tim Wallach Interviewed For Nationals’ Manager Position

In what was be described as a decision best for both parties, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced Don Mattingly will not return as manager for the 2016 season. On a related note, Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said…

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Dodgers News: Howie Kendrick Interested In Re-Signing With L.A.

Part of the Los Angeles Dodgers' roster overhaul last offseason was packaging second baseman Dee Gordon, who was coming off an All-Star year, to the Miami Marlins. The Dodgers then quickly addressed the hole at second base by acquiring Howie…

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