2K24: Los Angeles Dodgers

[overkill94]

I'd say a little better than 50/50. They're not going to give him away for nothing so Lester would definitely be coming back if it's the Red Sox even if they have to include a decent prospect.

[revo]

Dodgers acquire Darwin Barney from the Cubs.

[Judge Jude]

finally, the blockbuster we've waited for! not yet clear if the "cash" involved is coins or bills....

[The Dane]

Dodgers acquire Darwin Barney from the Cubs.

Because they need another 2B to block Alex Guerrero.

[revo]

The Dodgers really need to bite the bullet and bench both Ethier and Crawford, and either start Van Slyke full time or recall Pederson.

[onejayhawk]

the dodgers really need to bite the bullet and bench both ethier and crawford, and either start van slyke full time or recall pederson.

release joc. Release joc.

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[james33]

Because they need another 2B to block Alex Guerrero.

Do we have a contest for best post under 10 words?

[whalewang]

What is/could Alex Guerrero's role going to be in 2015?

[The Dane]

What is/could Alex Guerrero's role going to be in 2015?

AAA 2B?

I think the Dodgers are blowing it with Guerrero. They brought him up for September and they've given him 7!?! ABs. Someone can double-check this for me, but I believe he's gotten the fewest ABs on the team since September 1. I cannot understand what they are up to with him, but I certainly don't see him breaking with the team in April 2015, at this point.

[overkill94]

He might start next year in AAA but I'm guessing he'll at least be a utility guy by May or so. They're going to need a SS assuming they don't re-sign Hanley so it's at least somewhat possible that they put either Guerrero or Gordon there even though they don't love either's defense at SS.

[Erik]

Rotoworld:

Bill Plaschke of the Los Angeles Times reports that Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti "could soon lose his job" and the club's "top target" to replace him appears to be Rays GM Andrew Friedman.
Manager Don Mattingly's job is reportedly safe following the team's disappointing playoff exit, but momentum for the firing of Colletti appears to be building. Plaschke writes that Dodgers ownership was "disappointed with how Colletti constructed a roster that, despite costing a record $240 million, lacked the pieces to compete with the versatile Cardinals." The club is expected to drop its payroll to the $185-190-million range next season and it appears they want a different GM in charge of the retooling. Friedman is universally considered one of the best GMs in the game and would be a huge addition for the Dodgers. They can certainly afford to give him a massive raise, but it's worth noting that Friedman turned down the Angels' GM job that eventually went to Jerry Dipoto.

ElD would be very happy.

[james33]

re: Friedman, do GM's sign contracts? Or are they like you or me who could take another job if offered more money, turn in a few weeks notice, etc.

[The Dane]

The Dodgers would benefit greatly from excising Colletti. The roster is expensive and explosive, but lacks in synergy and completeness. Money is not the only thing you need to build a winner.

[Kevin Seitzer]

re: Friedman, do GM's sign contracts? Or are they like you or me who could take another job if offered more money, turn in a few weeks notice, etc.

They sign multi-year contracts. Another club would need to receive permission from the current club in order to interview them. If their contract was about to expire, they could simply let it expire and move to another club, but I don't think happens. Usually they are either fired or renewed well before the contract expires.

[Fresno Bob]

Rotoworld:



ElD would be very happy.

will Colletti finally reveal his role as a Giants doubleagent?