Archive for January, 2008
Inside Dish: Spring’s injury-related story lines (SportingNews.com)
A look at the most significant injury-related stories this spring, including Joe Crede and Rich Harden.
Posted: January 30th, 2008.
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Dodgers Team Report ()
Although Don Mattingly’s tenure as Dodgers hitting coach didn’t even last until the start of spring training—the team recently announced that he had backed out of the job because of a family matter—the news wasn’t necessarily a setback, either for the highly respected Mattingly or for the organization.
First of all, Mattingly will remain with the [...]
Posted: January 30th, 2008.
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Ramon Martinez and Dodgers agree to minor league contract (AP)
Free-agent infielder Ramon Martinez signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday and was invited to spring training as a non-roster player. Martinez hit .194 in 129 at-bats with the Dodgers last season, getting 25 hits including four doubles and driving in 27 runs.
Posted: January 29th, 2008.
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Bay Area baseball fans face a bleak season (SportingNews.com)
Both Oakland and San Francisco appear likely to finish last in their divisions this season. Plus a look at the Dodgers’ offense and more.
Posted: January 28th, 2008.
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Dodgers C Lieberthal retires (PA SportsTicker)
After spending most of last season on the bench, Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Mike Lieberthal told the Los Angeles Daily News that he has decided to retire.
Posted: January 27th, 2008.
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Dodgers hire Jose Vizcaino as special assistant (AP)
The Dodgers hired longtime major league infielder Jose Vizcaino as a special assistant Thursday. “Jose brings a wealth of experience and knowledge with him that will be a great asset to the Dodgers,” Los Angeles general manager Ned Colletti said in a statement. The 39-year-old Vizcaino will work on special projects in baseball operations and [...]
Posted: January 24th, 2008.
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Baseball makes its pitch in China with Dodgers-Padres exhibition (AP)
With the sport set to disappear from the Olympics after 2008, baseball is trying to make sure it doesn’t leave China. Major League Baseball games are coming to China for the first time, with the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres to play exhibition games on March 15 and 16 at the baseball venue [...]
Posted: January 24th, 2008.
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Beane’s blueprint calls for pinching pennies (Yahoo! Sports)
Innovative Oakland A’s GM has flooded his organization with low-priced, unproven pitchers rather than overpaying dubious free agents.
Posted: January 23rd, 2008.
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Major League Baseball set for China announcement (AP)
Major League Baseball officials traveled to China for Thursday’s formal announcement of a two-game exhibition series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres on March 15 and 16. Dodgers manager Joe Torre and Padres Hall of Famer Dave Winfield were set to appear at a reception promoting the series, which will be played [...]
Posted: January 23rd, 2008.
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Dodgers to face Padres in China (PA SportsTicker)
Major League Baseball is headed to China.
Posted: January 23rd, 2008.
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