MLB '10
 

Okay, I know opening day is still 109 days away, but as GD said last year, "...following off season moves is half the fun."

The Dodgers didn't do much during the Winter meetings, except most notably sending Pierre to the White Sox for a couple of minor league pitchers. If indeed one of the pitchers is John Ely, he looks to be a strong candidate to maybe shore up the struggling starting rotation.

I just worry about how serious things can be with the McCourts doing their battles in the courts. I am afraid that money is going to be too locked up while those two do battle over control of the Dodgers.

In other news, at least the Nationals don't have a losing record yet!

You're behind on your news.

The Dodgers have picked up veteran 2nd (sometines 3rd) baseman Jamey Carroll for the relatively low price of $3.85M (plus incentives). And they've got their eye on Aaron Harang, currently under a pricey contract with the Reds, and a couple free agents that would fill the #4 slot nicely (including possibly buying Padilla back off the market if the sides can get past the multi-year contract sticking point).

I don't think the McCourts' issues are going to be a big deal. I'm sure it's not a picnic to deal with, but Colletti is the one that handles the wheeling and dealing. And I'm not worried about the slow pace this year. It's his M.O. I've come to trust Colletti, he doesn't make dumb expensive moves just because they look good and make headlines. He seems to know how tto get bang for the buck.

While Colletti spends money wisely, my concern is that the money will be too wrapped up by the divorce. Colletti is spending the McCourt's money.

I'm with you on this!



Any rising stars from the farm system? The Dodgers usually do a good job grooming from within.

Yeah, well we got some hot shot pitcher dude who's name I forget at the moment and who I'm too lazy to Google.

So take that you other franchises! We're coming for you this year. Feel the fear.

Hmm, all the Nats news is about Pudge Rodriguez, so not sure who the pitcher is.

Dodgers prospects, these are the minor leaguers they've given spring training invites to: first baseman John Lindsey, outfielder Prentice Redman and pitchers Justin Miller, Francisco Felix, Juan Perez, Josh Towers and Luis Ayala. As well as Doug Mentkiewicz and Angel Berroa, both of whom have spent time on the Dodgers.

Oh, a draftee? hahaha.

I mean, congrats.

I think the Ms got some guy they think is hot stuff, judging from the P-I headlines, but I have no idea who or what or how misguided the hopes are.

By "Ms" do you mean the Mets? If so, they signed reliever Ryota Igarashi from Japan yesterday.

Yeah, laugh it up fuzzball. But you'll be singing a diffrent tune when your mighty Manny has to sit back down after getting smoked by our boy.

Sometime after the all-star break when he makes it to the majors. Next season at the latest.