Dodgers News: Zack Greinke Declines Qualifying Offer
To no surprise, Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Zack Greinke rejected the one-year, $15.8 million qualifying offer, the club announced shortly after Friday's 2 p.m. PT deadline. Like Greinke, Howie Kendrick also rejected the qualifying offer. However, Brett Anderson accepted…
Dodgers Rumors: 4 Managerial Candidates Returning As Finalists
UPDATE (Nov. 13, 12:45 p.m. PT): According to J.P. Hoornstra of the LA Daily News, the Los Angeles Dodgers may only interview three finalists: Two sources familiar with the process told me that this is not entirely accurate. One source…
MLB Rumors: Colby Rasmus Becomes First Player In MLB History To Accept Qualifying Offer
Over the last three years the free agency process has involved clubs extending qualifying offers to eligible players. The value of the qualifying offer changes from year to year and is determined by averaging the top 125 player salaries from…
MLB Rumors: Braves Trade Andrelton Simmons To Angels
UPDATE (Nov. 12, 4:25 p.m. PT): Along with Andrelton Simmons, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are also receiving Minor League catcher Jose Briceno, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post: #Angels also are getting lower-level C prospect…
MLB Rumors: Atlanta Braves Engaged In Trade Talks For Andrelton Simmons
UPDATE (Nov. 12, 2:50 p.m. PT): According to Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post, the Colorado Rockies are not involved in trade talks for Atlanta Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons: FYI. Source tells me #Rockies ARE NOT involved in trade talks…
Dodgers Rumors: Daniel Murphy, Chase Utley Viewed As Second-Base Options
UPDATE (Nov. 11, 10:10 a.m. PT): According to Dylan Hernandez of the LA Times, Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Farhan Zaidi confirmed the club's interest in potentially re-signing Chase Utley: Zaidi confirms Dodgers have interest in retaining Chase Utley.— Dylan…
Dodgers Rumors: Zack Greinke, David Price Top Pitching Targets
Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman stated on Monday the club's focus during free agency on adding pitching. Whether that means re-signing Zack Greinke, or pursuing Johnny Cueto, David Price, or any other of the starting pitchers…
Dodgers Rumors: Mark McGwire May Join Diamondbacks As Hitting Coach
In the nearly three weeks since the Los Angeles Dodgers announced a mutual parting with Don Mattingly as manager, the club is said to have conducted roughly 10 interviews as part of their comprehensive search. Dodgers general manager Farhan Zaidi…
MLB Rumors: Chicago Cubs Plan To Meet With Zack Greinke And David Price
In a market flush with starting pitchers, Zack Greinke and David Price headline the group of players available this winter. Though, an ESPN survey had Greinke edging Price as the preferred signing. Greinke, 32, and Price, 30, arrived at free…
Dodgers Rumors: Howie Kendrick Seeking Minimum Of A 4-Year Contract
The Los Angeles Dodgers only had three players become outright free agents the morning after the World Series concluded -- Brett Anderson, Howie Kendrick and Jimmy Rollins. The list grew with Chris Heisey and Justin Ruggiano rejecting their respective assignments…
Dodgers Rumors: Dave Martinez To Close Out First Round Of Manager Candidate Interviews
UPDATE (Nov. 10, 2:40 p.m. PT): According to Dylan Hernandez of the LA Times, Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Farhan Zaidi said the list of managerial candidates should be trimmed down by week's end: Zaidi: #Dodgers expect to be down…
Dodgers Rumors: International Scout Ismael Cruz Hired
Along with needing to address their pitching staff, which Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said is a focus this winter, the Dodgers have several vacancies throughout the organization to fill. The manager's job is of course…
