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Tag: Los Angeles Dodgers

Top Zack Greinke Quotes From Introductory Press Conference With Diamondbacks

After officially signing Zack Greinke to a six-year, $206.5 million contract on Tuesday, the Arizona Diamondbacks held an introductory press conference for the 32 year old on Friday at Chase Field. With over $60 million in deferred salaries part of…

Matthew Moreno

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…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Zack Greinke Didn’t Tell Andrew Friedman Clubhouse Issue Existed

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost one of their two aces when free agent Zack Greinke elected to sign with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Arizona interrupted a bidding war between the Dodgers and San Francisco Giants to sign Greinke to a six-year,…

Daniel Starkand

Zack Greinke’s Contract With Diamondbacks Includes Over $60 Million In Deferred Salaries

The Arizona Diamondbacks made their six-year, $206.5 million contract with Zack Greinke official on Tuesday, then introduced the 32 year old in a press conference held at Chase Field on Friday morning. Greinke was flanked by Diamondbacks general manager Dave…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Using Open Approach To Improve Roster

The Los Angeles Dodgers went into free agency needing to address their starting rotation, bullpen and second base. Zack Greinke signing with the Arizona Diamondbacks placed more of an importance on the Dodgers to acquiring starting pitching. As other clubs…

Eric Avakian

Time And Viable Options Remain For The Dodgers To Upgrade Roster

The Winter Meetings came and went without the Los Angeles Dodgers making the headlines many expected them to. There were several rumors surrounding the club, but the only official announcement during the week was the re-signing of infielder Chase Utley…

Matt Borelli

Dodgers News: Chase Utley Determined To Play ‘As Many Games As Possible’

With Howie Kendrick on the disabled list due to a hamstring strain, the Los Angeles Dodgers traded for Chase Utley to help serve as a stopgap in Kendrick's absence. Utley cleared waivers and waived his no-trade clause to accept being…

Eric Avakian

Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Explains Decision Against In-Season Zack Greinke Extension Talks

The Los Angeles Dodgers were surprisingly outbid by the division rival Arizona Diamondbacks for free-agent starting pitcher Zack Greinke as Arizona signed him to a six-year, $206.5 million deal. The Diamondbacks took control of what was believed to be bidding…

Daniel Starkand

Dodgers Rumors: Lisalverto Bonilla Signs Minor-League Contract

Amongst all the angst and discussion that took place at Major League Baseball's annual Winter Meetings this week, the Los Angeles Dodgers tended to roster and organizational depth matters as their splashy move(s) continued to evade them. On Nov. 28,…

Eric Avakian

Dodgers Add Logan Bawcom, 4 Others In 2015 Rule 5 Draft

The Los Angeles Dodgers selected five players in the 2015 Rule 5 Draft, which was held on Thursday to conclude this year's annual Major League Baseball Winter Meetings. All five selections came during the Triple-A phase of the draft. The…

Daniel Starkand

Dodgers Rumors: Focus Shifted To Johnny Cueto

Major League Baseball's annual Winter Meetings came to a close Thursday without much heard from the Los Angeles Dodgers. They made Chase Utley's deal official on Wednesday, and reportedly have a three-year, $45 million contract agreement in place with Hisashi…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: A.J. Ellis And Adrian Gonzalez Vouch For Yasiel Puig

Since joining the Los Angeles Dodgers in June 2013, Yasiel Puig has drawn countless praise, and frustrated teammates and opponents alike. Puig recently made headlines for his involvement in a small scuffle with a bouncer outside a Miami bar last…

Eric Avakian