Thread: July Dodgers Thread - Manny Comes Back!!

We traded Claudio Vargas to the Brewers for minor league catcher Vinny Rottino

The Associated Press: Dodgers trade RHP Vargas to Brewers

Not sure what to make of this move

Originally Posted by DiehardKingsFan

We traded Claudio Vargas to the Brewers for minor league catcher Vinny Rottino

The Associated Press: Dodgers trade RHP Vargas to Brewers

Not sure what to make of this move

Ditto


ASU: do you know who this Vinny Rottino character is?

Originally Posted by Obejuan

Ditto


ASU: do you know who this Vinny Rottino character is?

Rottino is a 29 year old AAA catcher, going straight to Albuquerque I'm guessing.

I just heard them discuss this deal on the MLB Network, the Dodgers writer they interviewed said the following about the deal:

The addition of Sherrill meant they don't have room on the roster for Vargas, especially with Wade and Belisario coming back sometime soon

The Dodgers wanted to reward Vargas for the work he put in returning from injury, so they dealt him to a contender that could use him more then they could

Torre badly wants a veteran starter to be added

Colletti may be looking to add a starter in August, as most players will make it through waivers due to the economy

The Dodgers say they are out of the Halladay bidding, but could pull a "Manny" like last year and make a surprise last second addition

Originally Posted by DiehardKingsFan

We traded Claudio Vargas to the Brewers for minor league catcher Vinny Rottino

The Associated Press: Dodgers trade RHP Vargas to Brewers

Not sure what to make of this move

They needed to make a pitching move with Sherill coming in. Even if Ohman goes on the 40, it doesn't affect the 25 man. So, all this does is make room for Sherill without demoting Ramon Marti.. err, I mean... James McDonald.

Originally Posted by Frolov24

Rottino is a 29 year old AAA catcher, going straight to Albuquerque I'm guessing.

So our best hope is that He is a Radek Bonk and we flip him for something immediately?

With 1 hour and 40 minutes to go, I want to get on record that I'm ok with any deal for Halladay that doesn't involve Billingsley or Kershaw.

If the price is Lindblom, DeWitt, McDonald, and Elbert? I say do it. If it's those 4 and another prospect? Do it!

The Angels and Dodgers are engaged in trade talks this morning for Heath Bell, the San Diego Padres' All-Star closer.

Angels, Dodgers in battle for Padres closer Heath Bell | The Fabulous Forum | Los Angeles Times


I don't even want to know how much Ned is trying to over pay for this guy.

Originally Posted by pb2k

Angels, Dodgers in battle for Padres closer Heath Bell | The Fabulous Forum | Los Angeles Times


I don't even want to know how much Ned is trying to over pay for this guy.

Aren't we set in the bullpen?? We have two all-star closers already, Mota and Troncoso have been great, Kuo is back, and we have Wade and Belisario returning soon. How many more do we need?

I guess if the rotation remains the same, we'll need plenty of relievers since they'll be coming in during the 3rd or 4th inning every 5th day!

I'd be okay with Bell ONLY ON THE CONDITION that we acquire Eckstein, too.


Eckstein, Bell, Pierre, Blake, Loretta... that's gamerific.