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…
Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Satisified With Core Players On Roster
As one of the many teams looking to fill roster needs, the Los Angeles Dodgers were expected to be active players at Major League Baseball's annual Winter Meetings. However, Los Angeles executives departed from Nashville, Tenn., only having made their…
Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman See Value In Chase Utley
The lone move made official by the Los Angeles Dodgers during Major League Baseball's annual Winter Meetings was re-signing Chase Utley on a one-year contract. The veteran second baseman was first acquired in August and played a key role for…
Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Praises Diamondbacks For Offseason Moves
The Los Angeles Dodgers have been here before. After a flurry of activity by a National League West rival, the Dodgers are no longer the perceived favorite to win the division. Last offseason it was the San Diego Padres. A…
Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Says Teams Have Called About Outfielders
Since injuries forced the Los Angeles Dodgers' hand in promoting Yasiel Puig from Double-A in June 2013, the club has been saddled -- and at times benefitted from -- having a surplus of outfielders. Puig's meteoric rise to stardom earned…
