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Dodgers: Andrew Friedman’s Return Remains in Question

Despite not bringing Los Angeles a World Series — yet — Andrew Friedman remains one of the most elite executives in not just Major League Baseball, but in all of professional sports.

Since the Dodgers inked Friedman to a reported 5-year, $35 million contract to lead the Dodgers as president of baseball operations, the Dodgers have won the division in every season. They have made it to two World Series under his reign. While they haven’t brought home the elusive title, Friedman has certainly done his part. That comes without question.



He may receive his share of blame for playoff blowups, but that does not entirely fall on his shoulders. The Dodgers need him back.

In a recent column by Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times, Castillo outlines the potential extension for Friedman and reasons it has yet to come into fruition.

Stan Kasten on Andrew Friedman

Dodgers president Stan Kasten has complete faith in Friedman as the potential of an extension — or departure — looms for Friedman’s future. Regardless, of whether or not a deal gets done, Friedman would be on the top of all 29 other MLB teams’ wish lists to boost their front offices.

“I love him, I think he’s done a great job, expect him to be here for a long time. That’s all I really can say about it.”

The fact that Kasten is displaying confidence that a deal gets done is good to hear, but it has to come into fruition for us to feel fully confident, obviously.

Dave Roberts on Potential Friedman Extension

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has seemingly had a great working relationship with Andrew Friedman during his tenure and he demonstrated that he wants that relationship to continue:

“Everything I hear is [a new contract] is imminent, that it will get done. And, for me, that is very exciting and that would be my expectation as well. For me, there’s no better executive in the game.”

Andrew Friedman has accomplished everything imaginable with the Dodgers outside of the World Series title. He has produced homegrown talent, has led the Dodgers to a division title every season he has been here, and has simply done his job in above and beyond fashion.

“I would argue to say: Name an executive in his first five years in any organization that has accomplished what he’s accomplished. And we’re going to win a championship together. Andrew is the center of it all.”

Overall

Friedman needs that extension to keep doing what he has been doing. The Dodgers have one of the top-two front offices in baseball and it all starts with Friedman. Without him, the Dodgers are not where they are right now.

Daniel Preciado

My name is Daniel Preciado and I am 19 years old. I am a sophomore Sport Analytics major and Cognitive Science and Economics dual minor at Syracuse University. When I am not in New York, I live in Whittier, California --- not too far from Chavez Ravine. I am pretty old-school for being an analytics guy and I will always embrace debate. Also, Chase Utley did absolutely nothing wrong.

6 Comments

  1. Only thing I can think of is Andrew is looking to see if winning a World Series helps add another zero or crooked number to his asking price. I’m sure Guggenheim will pay whatever he wants after a WS win.

    1. To be fair, Freidman doesn’t do the playing of the game, meaning the pitching, hitting, playing defense, running and all. That’s on the players. Of course it also falls witht he field manager too. One thing that can aide in getting that elusive WS ring is by putting the best possible lineup on the field with those who have the hot bats going, and NOT worrying about lefty/righty match ups and or playing the game on a computer spreadsheet.

  2. Truthfully he has choke during the trade deadline…Do not re-sign him unless we win a world series..who cares about the minor league about winning the world series period..sign..L.A world series drought

    1. Why do you say his return is in question? Is it being questioned by anyone else? Why would Kasten even think about letting him go? Fake news!

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