Dodger BlueDodger BlueDodger Blue
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Spring Training
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
Font ResizerAa
Dodger BlueDodger Blue
Font ResizerAa
  • Dodgers News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
  • Team
  • Video
  • Odds
  • About
Search
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Spring Training
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
Follow US
© 2024 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman, Dave Roberts Hold Carl Crawford In High Regard
Dodgers News

Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman, Dave Roberts Hold Carl Crawford In High Regard

Matthew Moreno
June 6, 2016
3 Min Read
SHARE

The Los Angeles Dodgers effectively got younger as Carl Crawford was designated for assignment. The move was officially announced Sunday morning, but the club arrived at the decision Saturday night.

Cutting ties with Crawford puts the Dodgers on the hook through 2017 for his remaining salary that’s just north of $35 million. “It certainly was a conversation point when we’re going through it,” Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said of financial aspect tied to the organization’s decision.

“We have a responsibility to put the best 25 guys on the field, while monitoring and managing depth and the overall 40-man roster. We just felt like this put us in the best position to win games moving forward.”

Friedman lauded Crawford for his handling of the news and echoed manager Dave Roberts’ sentiment that Father Time had simply caught up to the veteran outfielder. “It was a great conversation we had and he was completely understanding,” Roberts said.

“One of the things he was most proud of was to let everybody know how proud he was to be a Dodger.” Crawford suffered a back injury in April that forced him to the disabled list. He never looked the part of a healthy player, batting .185/.230/.235 with two doubles, six RBIs, a .208 wOBA and 27 wRC+ in 30 games.

Roberts alluded to the fact that the 34 year old struggled to get his body in position to play. “He’s had a great run, but where we’re at right now and where this organization wants to go, you have a lot of young guys coming,” the rookie manager said.

“Carl was in that position 14 years ago. There’s guys who need opportunities to make us better, and he completely understood that.” While trimming away at their outfield depth aids the juggling act, Friedmand and Roberts expressed the difficulty in making such a roster decision.

“That’s a tough one for Carl, myself and the organization. Carl has had a great career — 14 years and had a lot of great moments,” Roberts said.

“What he brought to the club as far as playing in postseason games, the impact he had on young players and veteran players, the experience that he brought, it’s going to be missed.”

Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Share 0
TAGGED:Andrew FriedmanCarl CrawfordDave RobertsLos Angeles Dodgers
ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
Ad imageAd image
Sign Up for Our Newsletter
Get breaking Dodgers News direct to your inbox.

You Might Also Like

Dusty-baker
Dodgers NewsMLB News

2016 NLDS: Nationals Undecided On Game 4 Starter

October 9, 2016
October 9, 2016
Brett Baty, Francisco Lindor, Starling Marte
FeaturedGame Central

Recap: Dodgers Bullpen Woes Continue In Loss To Mets

April 17, 2023
April 17, 2023
Connor Wong, Quakes
Dodgers Minor LeaguesDodgers News

Jeter Downs, Connor Wong Headline High-A Rancho Cucamonga Quakes 2019 Opening Day Roster

April 3, 2019
April 3, 2019
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Matt Beaty hits a walk-off home run against the Colorado Rockies
Dodgers News

Rockies At Dodgers Series: Odds And MLB Betting Trends

September 2, 2019
September 2, 2019

Categories

  • News
  • Rumors
  • Games
  • History

Information

  • Advertise
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Get breaking Dodgers News direct to your inbox.

© 2025 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?

  • 日本語
  • 한국어