latimesblogs.latimes.com - 12/9/2008
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The Dodgers are “thinking about” pursuing closer Trevor Hoffman (pictured at right) because of uncertainties about Takashi Saito’s health and Jonathan Broxton’s ability to handle the role. Of Broxton, General Manager Ned Colletti said, “I don’t know if we know...
dugoutcentral.com - 12/12/2008
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dugoutcentral.com —
He is still an incredibly effective closer and
could really bring a team over the top to...
the level they need to be. As the author suggests, the D-Backs would be a good match, but we'll see. I feel the D-Backs may still be optimistic about Pena
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Whither Trevor Hoffman?
msn.foxsports.com - 12/6/2008
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msn.foxsports.com —
Furcal's agent, Paul Kinzer, told FOXSports.com that Furcal
declined the A's proposal, which was believed to be...
in the range of $35 million to $40 million. The A's had given Furcal a Saturday deadline to accept their offer, according to major-league ...
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FOX Sports on MSN - MLB - A's out of running for SS Furcal
itmightbedangerous.blogspot.com - 12/11/2008
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itmightbedangerous.blogspot.com —
We just completed the Major League phase of
the Rule V draft, so I wanted to give...
a brief overview of the players we selected. It's probably not what you've come to expect of the Padres. In the first round with the third overall pick, we selected ...
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Rule V Draft
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Rafael Furcal Rumors: Tuesday
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
... According to Dylan Hernandez of the L.A. Times, the Dodgers re-opened talks with Rafael Furcal Monday night. They are unwilling to give him a four-year deal. ...
Thoughts on Day 1 of the Winter meetings
Where Have You Gone, Andy Van Slyke? —
... As we stand now on Day 2, I don't see much of a market for Wilson left. I think the Twins have much better options in play right now and the Pirates' best hope to deal Wilson is for Rafael Furcal to sign somewhere other than LA. That isn't looking promising. Still, the interest in Eckstein (if there is anything to it ... it did seem like Rosenthal was just guessing at teams interested in the Scrappy One) may indicate that Huntington is fairly confident he'll get either Wilson or Sanchez dealt in the near future. All we can do is wait and see. ...
Dodgers Said To Be Contemplaiting Trevor Hoffman
6-4-2 — an Angels/Dodgers double play blog —
Per Dylan Hernandez, the Dodgers are said to be considering signing Trevor Hoffman because of concerns about Takashi Saito's arm.
The Quest For Relief Eyes the Non-Tenders
Bless You Boys —
... The big name that stands out for any team in need of bullpen help, especially one looking for a closer, is Takashi Saito. He's just one year removed from a 39-save season for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Of course, the obvious question is that if Saito was still any good, why would the Dodgers have let him go? Judging from their interest in Trevor Hoffman, they don't appear ready to hand ninth-inning duties over to Jonathan Broxton. ...
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Rafael Furcal Rumors: Tuesday
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latimesblogs.latimes.com 11/24/2008 — Rafael Furcal’s tenure with the Dodgers could be over. The free agent shortstop told El Caribe that he would return from his native Dominican Republic to the United States on Monday to sign a contract –- and judging by what...
Rafael Furcal agrees to new deal with Dodgers - Los Angeles Times
latimes.com 12/18/2008 — Dodgers General Manager Ned Colletti declined to comment. Furcal appeared Tuesday to be on the verge of signing with the Braves, with whom he broke into the majors in 2000. The Braves offered Furcal a contract that was guaranteed for three years and ...
Rafael Furcal agrees to new deal with Dodgers - Los Angeles Times
latimes.com 12/18/2008 — Dodgers General Manager Ned Colletti declined to comment. Furcal appeared Tuesday to be on the verge of signing with the Braves, with whom he broke into the majors in 2000. The Braves offered Furcal a contract that was guaranteed for three years and ...
Trevor Time?
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Dodgers, Furcal agree on 3-year deal | dodgers.com: News
losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com 12/18/2008 — LOS ANGELES -- The winding road of free agency has led shortstop Rafael Furcal right back to the Dodgers. A baseball official confirmed Wednesday that Furcal has reached agreement with the Dodgers on a three-year, $30 million contract with a vesting ...
Dodgers, Furcal agree on 3-year deal | MLB.com: News
mlb.mlb.com 12/18/2008 — LOS ANGELES -- The winding road of free agency has led shortstop Rafael Furcal right back to the Dodgers. A baseball official confirmed Wednesday that Furcal has reached agreement with the Dodgers on a three-year, $30 million contract with a vesting ...
Furcal finally has real deal -- with Dodgers
nydailynews.com 12/20/2008 — After lots of reports over the past month about where Rafael Furcal was going to wind up, he'll be officially staying in Los Angeles on a three-year contract with a vesting option for 2012.
Here's what Dodgers GM Ned Colletti had to say about the ...
Furcal strikes deal with the Dodgers - MLB - Yahoo! Sports
sports.yahoo.com 12/17/2008 — At the end of a couple of curious days, during which Rafael Furcal reportedly agreed to sign with the Atlanta Braves , then resumed negotiations with the Los Angeles Dodgers (depending on one’s perspective), the free-agent shortstop reached an ...
Robinson Cano Trade Rumors are False —
Bleacher Report - MLB 12/9/2008
(Zell's Pinstripe Blog)
Dodgers GM Ned Colletti and Yankee officials have stated that the two teams have not had any discussions about sending Cano to the Dodgers. This is exactly what I predicted. These are just a bunch of rumors for now. ...
Los Angeles Dodgers 2009 Team Preview —
Bleacher Report - MLB 12/9/2008
I am so sick and tired of hearing the words "CC Sabathia and LA Dodgers" in the same sentence. This team does NOT need MORE pitching. If anything, they need a capable hitter who can get the RISP in successfully. The 2008 Dodgers ranked second in NL ...
