Thread: Dodgers off season thread (merged)

So say we do sign Andruw. Where does that leave Ethier and Kemp? I sure hope they don't start the season platooning right field again. They need to be in the starting lineup.

supposedly we're looking for an upgrade at 3rd, and we've spoken with the Rangers about Hank Blalock

The Texas Rangers are quietly shopping third baseman Hank Blalock, who spent last season battling injuries. Even when healthy, Blalock's production has slipped significantly from his All-Star 2003 and 2004 seasons when he hit 61 home runs and drove in 200 runs.

The Rangers have spoken to the Dodgers regarding Blalock, who will make an affordable $5.95 million in 2008 with a club option in 2009 for $6.2 million. The Dodgers want to add a big bat at third base because they aren't convinced Nomar Garciaparra will return even to his 2006 form or that prospect Andy LaRoche can shake back pain and become a productive everyday player. However, they aren't convinced Blalock is the answer.

Originally Posted by sarf

Hopefully Boras doesn't convince Jones to hold out for the longer contract...Andrew would be smart to to take 2 or 3 years.

I think you've got it backwards. I would bet Andruw can get at least 5, but the Dodgers would be smart to keep it shorter.

Originally Posted by DiehardKingsFan

So say we do sign Andruw. Where does that leave Ethier and Kemp? I sure hope they don't start the season platooning right field again. They need to be in the starting lineup.

I think Kemp clearly out performed Either, and has the much bigger future. I've always seen Ethier as the perfect 4th outfeilder. Of course we rather have Ethier playing instead of Pierre, but thats how things are...

Ethier in left, Kemp in right, Pierre on the bench or hopefully traded.

Originally Posted by Claw21

Ethier in left, Kemp in right, Pierre on the bench or hopefully traded.

but given how much Torre likes veterans with speed, will that happen?

Originally Posted by Claw21

Ethier in left, Kemp in right, Pierre on the bench or hopefully traded.

Ethier, Jones, Kemp. That's a wet-dream outfield compared to what we've had the last two seasons.

Originally Posted by Frolov24

Dodgers make an offer to Andruw, 2 years $16 million per. If they do go to three years, an option would be the preferred choice but I'm OK with it if they have to guarantee all 3 years. Andruw @ 3 years and $16M/per is a much better option than Rowand or Hunter for 5 years.

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/blog/...inter_meetings

13 minutes behind my post Frolov. I know you might be thrown off today because the Raiders pretty much ended your season yesterday but you gotta shake that off.

Originally Posted by DiehardKingsFan

So say we do sign Andruw. Where does that leave Ethier and Kemp? I sure hope they don't start the season platooning right field again. They need to be in the starting lineup.

Ideally we'd bite the bullet on Pierre and trade him for whatever we could get. Even eating salary if necessary.