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Tag: Andrew Friedman

Dodgers Rumors: Ownership Has Grown More Open To Trading Yasiel Puig

Last winter the Los Angeles Dodgers traded a disgruntled Matt Kemp to the San Diego Padres in effort to improve the clubhouse atmosphere and put the team in the best position moving forward. To some, they face a similar dilemma…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Video Announcing Vin Scully’s Return Wins Esurance MLB Award

In each of the last two seasons the Los Angeles Dodgers surprised and thrilled fans by announcing Vin Scully's return via an in-game video. Scully naturally received a standing ovation both instances, and he waved to the crowd before so…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Yasmani Grandal Recovering Well From Shoulder Surgery

Facing pressure as being the centerpiece of the Los Angeles Dodgers' return in their trade of Matt Kemp, Yasmani Grandal had a tremendous first half in 2015, culminating with his first trip to the All-Star Game. Along with quickly growing…

Daniel Starkand

Dodgers News: Andy Van Slyke Claims Trading Yasiel Puig Was Suggested

Much has been made of Yasiel Puig's perception and presence in the Los Angeles Dodgers' clubhouse over the last two seasons. A lightening rod that helped lift the Dodgers off the mat in 2013, Puig since has often been the…

Matthew Moreno

Kenley Jansen, Don Newcombe Attend Veterans Day Batting Practice At Dodger Stadium

The Los Angeles Dodgers honored Veterans Day on Wednesday by hosting roughly 300 active-duty service members members representing the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard, along with their families, for batting practice at Dodger Stadium. The day…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers’ Managerial Search A Drawn Out, But Sound And Necessary Process

PAGES: 1 | 2 In general, it’s difficult for fans and writers to assess the Los Angeles Dodgers’ managerial candidates. We’re privy to very little, if any, of the most crucial information that the team is using to make personnel…

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Dodgers News: Darin Erstad Believes He Was ‘Long Shot’ For Manager’s Position

Outside of Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman stating he hopes to have a manager in place by the Winter Meetings, which begin Dec. 7, and general manager Farhan Zaidi later reiterating that notion, there's little known…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Todd Boehly Pleased With Development Of Farm System

Among the various frustrations that arose during Frank McCourt's era as owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers was the emptying of the farm system. Upon purchasing the Dodgers from McCourt, the Guggenheim group hired Stan Kasten and president and CEO…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Todd Boehly Places Importance On Reaching ‘Sustainable’ Payroll

While much was made of the Los Angeles Dodgers' $300 million payroll last season, it's necessary to keep in mind the exorbitant figure included salaries played to those no longer on the team. Brian Wilson was designated for assignment in…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Darin Erstad Tweets About Removing Name From Managerial Search

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been without a manager since announcing on Oct. 22 they mutually agreed to part ways with Don Mattingly after he spent five seasons at the helm. Under Mattingly the Dodgers won three consecutive National League…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers’ Manager Finalists Present Interesting Theory

It was reported on Friday that the Los Angeles Dodgers narrowed down their list of managerial candidates to four. The four finalists were to be selected from a pool of five. The group was initially said to be composed of…

Jeff Spiegel

Dodgers News: Darin Erstad Withdraws From Managerial Search

As Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Farhan Zaidi stated would be the case, the club trimmed their list of managerial candidates by Friday. However, the number of those who advanced to a second round of interviews initially varied. University of…

Matthew Moreno