Nats tickets just went on-sale this morning for their new park... picked up a pair for all three Dodger games in late August.
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Did you guys see this on MLB Trade Rumors???
A's Inquired On Pierre
There's a headline I didn't expect to write, given that the Dodgers' Juan Pierre comes with a $36.5MM commitment over the next four years. Susan Slusser reports that the Athletics have inquired on him, proof that they may be looking to acquire a veteran center fielder.
It doesn't make a whole lot of sense on the surface. Either the A's would want the Dodgers to absorb a significant portion of the money, or they'd like to pass back their own questionable contract. Front row center would be Eric Chavez, owed $37MM over the next three seasons. Chavez's ten and five no-trade rights haven't kicked in yet, and the Dodgers aren't among the teams on his current limited clause. The oft-injured Chavez isn't expected to be ready for Opening Day.
In other related/non-related Dodgers news:
Shawn Green apparently retired.
Shawn Green - New York Mets - News - MLB - Yahoo! Sports
Feb 28 Green told the NY Post Wednesday that he is retired.
Recommendation: Green had previously said that he was only interested in playing for an L.A. club - commuting distance from his Orange County home - but nothing presented itself with either the Dodgers or Angels. If this is truly the end for Green, he finishes his career as a two-time All-Star with a .283/.355/.494 line along with 328 homers and 1,070 RBI.
Baseball America chat wrap
Gray (Chicago): Jim, I see James McDonald was left off the top 100 list. Just curious what is missing in his game that you see...or is it just that you want to see it in 2008 too?
SportsNation Jim Callis: (2:19 PM ET ) His stuff is solid but his only real plus pitch is his curveball. I think he's more of a No. 4 starter than a frontline guy, so that's why he didn't make the Top 100.Ace (LV): Jim, I bought the BA handbook for the first time and it is sweet. I notice Jon Meloan is #8 on the LAD list. Do you see him as a SP or RP in the bigs, and will he contribute this year?
SportsNation Jim Callis: (2:29 PM ET ) RP, maybe even a closer down the line (though I like Jonathan Broxton more), and yes, he should be up this year.Mort Pervomir (West Hollywood, CA): Kershaw or P. Hughes?
SportsNation Jim Callis: (2:50 PM ET ) Hughes.Reed (Los Angeles): Why do you favor Hughes over Kershaw? Everyone I read seems to think that Kershaw could be one of the premier starters in MLB and he's left handed.
SportsNation Jim Callis: (2:59 PM ET ) Better command. I love Kershaw as much as the next guy, though.
Is Bill Plaschke a moron?
Maybe.
It's probably because he writes like this.
One sentence.
For every graf.
It's more of an impact this way.
This is probably because it effectively masks the fact that he has nothing of substance to say.
So.
The question remains.
Is Bill Plaschke a moron?
Yes.
Yes, he is.
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