Thread: Official Dodgers Off-Season Thread...

Originally Posted by keyTOarson

That's a brutally unconvincing interview.

The BS meter just overloaded!

I've still not heard anyone address the question of why the Dodgers preferred to trade top prospects in exchange for salary relief. This is the most troubling recent trend we've seen, and Mannion chose to ignore that part of the question as well. Maybe it's part of the new "fluid" business model the Dodgers have adopted?

Originally Posted by Frolov24

The BS meter just overloaded!

I've still not heard anyone address the question of why the Dodgers preferred to trade top prospects in exchange for salary relief. This is the most troubling recent trend we've seen, and Mannion chose to ignore that part of the question as well. Maybe it's part of the new "fluid" business model the Dodgers have adopted?

I'm sure we'll never get a straight answer. It's really frustrating. Jon Weisman over at Dodger Thoughts had a good piece on it today: Dodger president Dennis Mannion offers mixed signals on franchise | Dodger Thoughts | Los Angeles Times

Originally Posted by keyTOarson

I'm sure we'll never get a straight answer. It's really frustrating. Jon Weisman over at Dodger Thoughts had a good piece on it today: Dodger president Dennis Mannion offers mixed signals on franchise | Dodger Thoughts | Los Angeles Times

I agree with Jon that 2010 & 2011 shouldn't be the primary worry, but rather the long term outlook of the club is scary.

If the team no longer has the resources to invest in its future; by giving away prospects for salary relief, giving away compensation draft picks, and refusing to spend on draft and international prospects, then the Dodgers could be in real trouble 5-6 years from now.

They are thriving now because of the large number of young players they either developed or acquired, but they won't be able to keep them all for long when the salaries begin to climb. Unless the payroll goes the way of the Yankees, they're going to lose some of these core players at some point and the real nightmare will begin.

Originally Posted by Claw21

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Yea, its a crappy situation all around. I haven't even been following the hot stove. Too depressing for us Dodger fans.

Here's something to keep your mind off of the lack of off-season moves.

Los Angeles Dodgers Top 20 Prospects for2010 - Minor League Ball

Originally Posted by ASUcruz

Here's something to keep your mind off of the lack of off-season moves.

Los Angeles Dodgers Top 20 Prospects for2010 - Minor League Ball

Here's to hoping that Withrow, Martin and Lindblom develop, top pitching prospects are so key, we'll probably see Lindblom with the big club this year.

Dee Gordon, Lambo and Kyle Russell still intrigues...even though he struck out 180 times, wow.

Theres some names to keep hope alive....

EXCLUSIVE DETAILS! Rihanna’s New Boyfriend — LA Dodger Matt Kemp! Their Hot Hookup in Dubai! Hollywood Life

also...

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-iHKXqOWqc"]YouTube- ESPN's Conversations with Ben Schwartz- Jordan Farmar and Matt Kemp[/ame]

Originally Posted by Hoya

EXCLUSIVE DETAILS! Rihanna’s New Boyfriend — LA Dodger Matt Kemp! Their Hot Hookup in Dubai! Hollywood Life

also...

YouTube- ESPN's Conversations with Ben Schwartz- Jordan Farmar and Matt Kemp

Thats is too good!! TMZ also had some stuff about Rihanna and Kemp being an item now.

Way to go Kemp!