Tag: Stan Kasten

Dodgers News: Rival General Manager Doesn’t Expect L.A. To Reduce Payroll

The Los Angeles Dodgers last season carried a $300 million payroll, which lent to criticism writing itself whenever the team struggled. However, while the Dodgers were technically on the hook for the exorbitant figure, it included salaries paid to players…

Matthew Moreno

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: 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: Ownership To Be Involved In Final Stages Of Manager Search

For as much attention and notoriety the Los Angeles Dodgers' ownership group has received since purchasing the team from Frank McCourt, they've largely remained in the background as it pertains to baseball operations. Last offseason the Dodgers' front office expanded,…

Daniel Starkand

Dodgers News: Mark Walter Donates To Northwestern’s Lakefront Athletics Complex

Northwestern University announced Friday they will break ground on its Lakefront Athletics and Recreation Complex on Northwestern's Evanston campus on Friday, Nov. 13. The Lakefront Athletics and Recreation Complex will include a fieldhouse that will provide an indoor multipurpose facility…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers Rumors: Ownership Asked Andrew Friedman To Look Beyond Gabe Kapler

Wednesday brought more news of the Los Angeles Dodgers' list of interviews for their managerial vacancy growing. A process that began with Dodgers director of player development Gabe Kapler viewed as the favorite, now has San Diego Padres bench coach…

Matthew Moreno