Tag: Andrew Friedman

Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman, Ross Stripling’s Father Support Dave Roberts’ Decision

While Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts raised some eyebrows with a relatively quick hook on Scott Kazmir in his first start, the ramifications...

Matthew Moreno

Opening Day Goes Exactly According To Plan For Andrew Friedman, Dodgers

It's likely safe to say that Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman has heard enough of the mocking tone used to describe the Dodgers' offseason approach of acquiring "depth." Then again, after a 15-0 win against the…

Jeff Spiegel

Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Calls Andre Ethier’s Tibia Fracture ‘Freak Injury’

As fortunate as the Los Angeles Dodgers were when Corey Seager avoided a major knee injury and now is in the process of recovering from a left knee sprain, they were not afforded such luck with Andre Ethier. After multiple…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Understanding Of Fans’ Frustrations

The Los Angeles Dodgers have won the National League West for the past three seasons, which is a first in the franchise's storied history. Additionally, they've won at least 90 games over that same stretch for the first time since…

Daniel Starkand

Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Comfortable With Depth At Shortstop

Many Los Angeles Dodgers players have been dealing with minor injuries this spring, with the most recent being shortstop Corey Seager, who is suffering from a left knee sprain. Seager is expected to miss one to two weeks, putting his…

Daniel Starkand

Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Confident In Bullpen After Experienced Gained In 2015

Coming off another season in which they were hampered at times by an inconsistent bullpen, the Los Angeles Dodgers spent a portion of the winter attempting to solidify the bridge to Kenley Jansen. The Dodgers were spurned by free agents…

Eric Avakian

Dodgers, Kenley Jansen Have Not Discussed Multiyear Contract

Along with Brett Anderson, Howie Kendrick and Jimmy Rollins becoming free agents after the 2015 season, and Zack Greinke by virtue of opting out of his deal, the Los Angeles Dodgers had eight players who were eligible for salary arbitration…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Expects Kenta Maeda To Grow Comfortable With Pitching In Majors

After not signing any of the marquee free-agent starting pitchers who were available during the offseason, the Los Angeles Dodgers unsurprisingly were involved in the Kenta Maeda sweepstakes. Los Angeles and Maeda agreed to an eight-year, $25 million contract last…

Daniel Starkand

Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Comfortable To Use Prospects In Trade Or As Roster Depth

When the Guggenheim group purchased the Los Angeles Dodgers from Frank McCourt, team president and CEO Stan Kasten placed an emphasis on replenishing a depleted farm system. As such, then-general manager Ned Colletti operated under the direction to retain the…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Praises Depth In Lineup

With the start of Spring Training less than two weeks away, the Los Angeles Dodgers roster all but appears to be set. There's been some turnover, with Zack Greinke essentially getting replaced by Scott Kazmir and Kenta Maeda. However, much…

Daniel Starkand

Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Credits Yasiel Puig For Weight Loss

Although he admitted to not seeing a correlation between weight loss and effectiveness on the field, Los Angeles Dodgers...

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Yasiel Puig Adhering To Andrew Friedman’s Suggestion

Coming off disappointing season, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig made headlines during the offseason for less-than-favorable reasons. First, Andy Van Slyke, father of Dodgers outfielder/first baseman Scott Van Slyke, implied in an interview last November on a St. Louis…

Matthew Moreno