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: Kenta Maeda Contract Details
After going through a portion of the offseason without a prominent pitching acquisition, the Los Angeles Dodgers quickly moved to sign three pitchers. Along with re-signing Brandon Beachy for depth purposes, the club added Scott Kazmir and Kenta Maeda within…
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 Rumors: Hisashi Iwakuma, Kenta Maeda Hoped To Be Teammates
After multiple setbacks over several weeks, the Los Angeles Dodgers at last addressed their need for starting pitching in the form of Scott Kazmir and Kenta Maeda. Kazmir signed a three-year, $48 million contract in late December, while Maeda's eight-year,…
Dodgers News: Kenta Maeda’s Shares Goals For 2016
On Thursday the Los Angeles Dodgers announced the signing of Japanese pitcher Kenta Maeda to an eight-year deal that is heavily incentive-based. The deal guarantees Maeda $25 million over the eight-year span, and he reportedly can earn as more than…
Dodgers News: Kenta Maeda Confirms ‘Irregularities’ Found In Physical
After weeks of the Los Angeles Dodgers failing to sign or trade for a starting pitcher, they addressed their needs on back-to-back days in late December. The club announced the signing of Scott Kazmir to a three-year deal on Dec.…
Dodgers News: Kenta Maeda Officially Signs 8-Year Contract
One week after reportedly agreeing to terms, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced the signing of Japanese right-hander Kenta Maeda to an eight-year contract on Thursday. Infielder Ronald Torreyes was designated for assignment to clear room for Maeda on the Dodgers'…
Dodgers Rumors: Kenta Maeda’s Contract Can Exceed $100 Million
One day after signing Scott Kazmir to a three-year, $48 million contract, the Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly agreed to terms with Kenta Maeda. The Japanese native was posted by the Hiroshima Carp in December for the maximum $20 million fee.…
Kenta Maeda Is A Perfect Fit For Historically Multicultural Dodgers
PAGES: 1 | 2 The Los Angeles Dodgers officially signed and introduced Japanese native Kenta Maeda on Thursday, one week after reportedly agreeing to an eight-year contract. Although Maeda confirmed there were "irregularities" with his physical, the 27-year-old right-hander will…
Dodgers Rumors: Kenta Maeda’s Agreement Delayed Due To Elbow Concern
After weeks of a grueling and frustrating offseason with little to show for roster improvement, the Los Angeles Dodgers appeared to add starting pitchers to their rotation on back-to-back days. First was the club announcing the signing of Scott Kazmir…
Dodgers Rumors: Kenta Maeda’s Contract Has $25 Million Guarantee
One day after announcing the signing of Scott Kazmir to a three-year, $48 million contract, the Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly reached an agreement with Japanese right-hander Kenta Maeda. The Hiroshima Carp posted Maeda for the maximum $20 million fee in…
Dodgers Rumors: Kenta Maeda’s Contract ‘Complicated’ With Bonuses
Up to Wednesday when the Los Angeles Dodgers announced the signing of Scott Kazmir to a three-year, $48 million contract, the club had largely been left on the outside looking in as it pertained to free-agent starting pitchers. Los Angeles…
