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The Los Angeles Dodgers made a few splashes this offseason, all of which involved their own free agents. The team spent $192 million on Rich Hill, Justin Turner and Kenley Jansen. External help has yet to arrive, though we may see Brian Dozier in Dodger blue soon. Los Angeles is currently banking on its own […] More
When Kenley Jansen re-signed with the Dodgers, it was somewhat surprising due to the extent of the Miami Marlins’ and Washington Nationals’ offers. Jansen’s agent Adam Katz appeared on MLB Network Radio Tuesday to explain what changed. Jansen married in Curocao over the weekend, alongside a number of his Dodger teammates. Katz said the extravaganza […] More
The Dodgers gave Kenley Jansen a five-year deal worth $80 million. The financial compensation was less than what the Washington Nationals offered, and possibly less than the Miami Marlins’ contract, which was in the same ball park. In his agreement with L.A., Jansen received an opt-out clause after three years, according to Tim Brown of […] More
The Winter Meetings took a slow turn for the Dodgers on Wednesday, so there are many questions still unanswered. The battle for the best closer is down to the Dodgers, Marlins, but the Nationals were added to the list early Thursday morning. The Miami Marlins have more interest in Kenley Jansen but the Dodgers do not […] More
If the Dodgers are hypothetically sitting around the Thanksgiving dinner table with all of the other MLB teams, they should remember this famous saying: “Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer.” We are in the middle of the offseason and the Dodgers haven’t made any moves yet. Josh Reddick has left for the Astros, and […] More
According to David Vassegh of AM 570 Sports, the Dodgers have had serious talks with the Pittsburgh Pirates about one closer named Mark Melancon. The 31-year-old pitcher had an overall record of 2-2 with 47 saves while playing with the Washington Nationals and Pirates. Melancon was traded to the Nationals but the Dodgers had talks with […] More
The Los Angeles Dodgers off-season has taken a wild turn with many trade rumors scattered around the majors. The Dodgers front office changed the game with trading Howie Kendrick to the Philadelphia Phillies to become “financial flexibility” and keep some of the fan favorites such as Justin Turner and Kenley Jansen. Farhan Zaidi said that […] More
The Dodgers have numerous notable key players coming off the books this offseason and arguably none are more important than Kenley Jansen who reportedly has interest from the San Francisco Giants. The Giants are in desperate search of a consistent closer to solidify a bullpen that was dead last in blown saves last season. According […] More
Free agent Aroldis Chapman is the main topic stirring controversy in the Dodgers community. According to a report by Andy McCullough of the LA Times, the Los Angeles Dodgers are making a “dedicated pursuit” of the newly renowned World Series champion. As we've mentioned before, the Dodgers are also expected to make a dedicated pursuit […] More
The Los Angeles Dodgers are gearing to what it appears to be a crazy offseason. There are several options where the team can find potential ball players for the 2017 season. Places where the Dodgers can find those ball players: Minor League Draft Pick Free Agents During Game 5 of the World Series, the Cubs asked […] More
Coming into the offseason, one of the biggest needs for this Dodgers team will be addressing what to do about Kenley Jansen. Let me preface the rest of this with a few points regarding Kenley. First, I love Kenley Jansen. He’s a fan favorite, the Dodgers all-time save leader and just down right fun to […] More
The Dodgers and Cubs enter tonight’s Game 3 with the series tied one game apiece. So far through two games, both clubs have shown exactly why they’ve been successful all year, and why they’re the two last teams standing in the National League. We take a look here at what both teams have shown so […] More
