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Tag: Los Angeles Dodgers

Dodgers Rumors: L.A. Among Teams Interested In Ben Zobrist

With Zack Greinke still mulling over his free-agent options, plenty of attention has been given to the Los Angeles Dodgers' interest in re-signing the 32 year old. While the Dodgers certainly appear to be involved in the Greinke sweepstakes, their…

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Dodgers Rumors: Zack Greinke To Receive 6-Year, $210 Million Contract Offer

The chase for Zack Greinke appears to have quickly reached the final stages with David Price coming off the market on Tuesday. Price's seven-year, $217 million agreement with the Boston Red Sox -- the richest contract given to a starting…

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Dodgers Rumors: Turner Ward Joining Dave Roberts’ Staff As Hitting Coach

After joining Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts on stage for Roberts' introductory press conference, Friedman held court with several members of the media. Among the topics he was questioned on was the Dodgers' coaching staff and when hires would…

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Dodgers News: A.J. Ellis Signs To Avoid Arbitration

The Los Angeles Dodgers and A.J. Ellis avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year contract, the club announced Wednesday. Ellis is expected to earn $4.5 million next season. On Tuesday the Dodgers avoided arbitration with Joe Wieland. Both agreements came…

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Dodgers Rumors: Bob Geren, Gabe Kapler To Join Dave Roberts’ Coaching Staff

The Los Angeles Dodgers formally introduced manager Dave Roberts on Tuesday, which gave him the opportunity to discuss philosophy and rounding out the coaching staff, among other topics. While the Dodgers front office is perceived as having their hand in…

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Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Aiming To Fill Coaching Staff With Teachers

UPDATE (Dec. 2, 11:15 a.m. PT): The Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to add former Arizona Diamondbacks hitting coach Turner Ward to Dave Roberts' staff in the same role. The same energy and passion that Dave Roberts wowed the Los…

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Dodgers News: Being Genuine Is Key To Connecting With Yasiel Puig, Says Adrian Gonzalez

The Los Angeles Dodgers formally introduced manager Dave Roberts with a press conference held inside the Dodger Stadium Club on Tuesday. Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman was seated onstage to Roberts' left, with general manager Farhan Zaidi sitting…

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Dodgers News: 2015 Tax Bill Comes In At Record $43.7 Million

Since the Guggenheim group took control of the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2012, payroll and adding to it has seemingly been a non-issue. It was clear as day when that August the Dodgers completed a nine-player trade with the Boston…

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Dave Roberts Focused On Connecting With Yasiel Puig, Other Dodgers Players

If there's one person Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts shared the spotlight with at his introductory press conference on Tuesday morning, it was outfielder Yasiel Puig. While Adrian Gonzalez and several others with ties to the Dodgers organization were…

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Dodgers Rumors: Zack Greinke To Receive 6-Year Contract With $32 Million Average Annual Value

UPDATE (Dec. 2, 8:15 a.m. PT): As a decision from Zack Greinke continues to be expected within the coming days, it appears to be growing increasingly likely he will land a contract with a higher average annual value than David…

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Dodgers Rumors: Zack Greinke Asked Red Sox For Answer Prior To David Price Signing

While the Los Angeles Dodgers spent Tuesday morning introducing manager Dave Roberts in a press conference held inside the Dodger Stadium Club, there appears to have been plenty of free agency movement going on behind the scenes. The end result,…

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Dodgers News: Don Newcombe Resting Comfortably After Passing Out At Dave Roberts Press Conference

Los Angeles Dodgers legend and special advisor to the chairman Don Newcombe was released from the hospital and is resting comfortably at home, the club announced Tuesday evening. Newcombe, who was on hand for the Dave Roberts introductory press conference,…

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