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...
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…
Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Explains Taking Into Account Injury Risk With Pitchers
Since Andrew Friedman took over as president of baseball operations of the Los Angeles Dodgers after the 2014 season, a significant portion of the money the front office has spent has been on starting pitching. Dating back to December 2014,…
Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Content With Roster, But Open To Changes
After weeks of more rumored transactions than actual roster movement, the Los Angeles Dodgers addressed their pitching need over the span of one week. The first domino to fall was Scott Kazmir signing a three-year contract, next was Brandon Beachy,…
Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Not Surprised By Offseason Twists
Up until the Los Angeles Dodgers signed Scott Kazmir and Kenta Maeda, their number of failed acquisitions this offseason was greater than their number roster additions. Brett Anderson accepted the Dodgers' one-year, $15.8 million qualifying offer, but Zack Greinke spurned…
Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Confident In Kenta Maeda Amid Elbow Concern
Given how the Los Angeles Dodgers offseason has gone, it was fitting Kenta Maeda's eight-year contract wasn't made official without whispers of concern over his physical. Maeda confirmed during Thursday's introductory press conference "irregularities" popped up in a physical, though…
Dodgers News: ESPN Ranks Andrew Friedman 2nd Among Those Facing Pressure In 2016
Coming off a season in which they won a third consecutive National League West division title for the first time in franchise history, the Los Angeles Dodgers have been under heavy scrutiny after getting eliminated from the NL Division Series…
Dodgers News: Kasten Defends Relationship Between Front Office And Owners
When the Guggenheim group purchased the Los Angeles Dodgers they immediately were in the fans' good graces simply by replacing the embattled Frank McCourt. Also working in Guggenheim's favor was former Los Angeles Lakers point guard Magic Johnson's inclusion in…
Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Impressed By Front Office
As the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Francisco Giants have heavily participated in the arms race this offseason, the Los Angeles Dodgers have unexpectedly fallen behind. They were spurned by Zack Greinke, saw Johhny Cueto and Jeff Samardzija sign with the…
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…
Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Understands Pressure And Impatience To Improve Roster
Up until Wednesday morning the furthest extent of notable activity this offseason for the Los Angeles Dodgers was re-signing veteran infielder Chase Utley to a one-year contract. The Dodgers agreement with Hisashi Iwakuma feel apart after a failed physical. Iwakuma…
Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Prefers To Develop Frankie Montas As Starting Pitcher
On Wednesday the Los Angeles Dodgers completed a three-team trade with the Chicago White Sox and Cincinnati Reds. The prospect-heavy deal netted the Dodgers second baseman Micah Johnson, right-hander Frankie Montas and outfielder Trayce Thompson from the White Sox. Cincinnati…
