Dodgers Team News
Dodgers News | Rumors: Yasiel Puig Off Trade Block, Howie Kendrick Contract, and More
Today was a little busy in the world of the Los Angeles Dodgers. There was a trade rumor involving the team receiving a call about outfielder Yasiel Puig, the Dodgers attempting to pawn Andre Ethier off on a team, the Howie Kendrick contract signing became official, and much more. Read about that and more in today’s Dodgers Credits:
Dodgers Nation
- Dodgers’ 2016 Yearbook is out, and it features a 27-page spread on Clayton Kershaw which A.J. Ellis made fun of.
- It was reported today that Andre Ethier is on the trade block, but talented outfielder Yasiel Puig is not.
- The Dodgers made the Howie Kendrick re-signing official today, which is fantastic news.
- Also making the rounds today was the unique nature of Kendrick’s contract, complete with deferred payments.
- The White Sox originally called about Puig, not Ethier, but the Dodgers quickly shifted the attention.
- The LADF donated $25,000 to Teach for America-Los Angeles today, a truly touching gesture.
Dodgers Local | Blogs
- It looks like Alex Guerrero has now moved further down the Dodgers’ depth chart. [True Blue LA]
- Remember the Braves-Dodgers trade from last July? Well, who really won? [Dodgers Digest]
- Howie Kendrick is not thrilled with the free agency system, and you should read why. [LA Times]
Dodgers National
- Clayton Kershaw is on the verge of reaching a very important milestone this season. [ESPN]
- Not only is Kershaw a great pitcher, but he’s a great fantasy baseball option. [Fox Sports]
Interesting phrase that “pawn off.” Considering that Ethier’s number in ’15 were perfectly in line with his career average numbers and that he was the most productive outfielder offensively for the Dodgers, it’s a cheap shot. Sure, he’s decidedly weaker against left-handed pitchers and paid around 5m a year too much, but considering the Dodgers questions and problems he’s pretty low on the list. The only reason his name surfaces is because he has some trade value with which the Dodgers would be foolish to part. He’s the one steady proven healthy presence in the outfield. If you want to use the phrase “pawn off” please use in it reference to Carl Crawford or Alex Guerrero.