sports.espn.go.com - 12/9/2008
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The Dodgers have reached an agreement with infielder Mark Loretta, pending a physical, according to multiple media outlets.
losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com - 12/9/2008
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losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com —
LAS VEGAS -- While closing in on re-signing
third baseman Casey Blake, the Dodgers further solidified their...
infield depth Monday night by agreeing to terms with veteran utilityman Mark Loretta on a one-year contract, according to agent Bob Garber. ...
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Dodgers agree to terms with Loretta | dodgers.com: News
insidesocal.com - 12/9/2008
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insidesocal.com —
Even as the Dodgers' deals with Mark Loretta
and Casey Blake appear to be either done or...
close to done, it might not help their effort to sign CC Sabathia, something the Dodgers aren't expected to try to do until...
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Sabathia slipping from Dodgers' grasp?
hotstove.mlblogs.com - 12/9/2008
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hotstove.mlblogs.com —
The Dodgers bolstered their infield depth Monday night
by agreeing to terms with utilityman Mark Loretta on...
a one-year contract, according to agent Bob Garber. Loretta must pass a physical exam Tuesday for the deal to be official.Club officials ...
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Loretta, Dodgers agree to deal
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Dodgers Sign Mark Loretta
Bucs Dugout —
For about $1.4 million, ESPN reports. The Pirates were also pursuing Loretta.
Winter Meeting Day Two
True Blue LA —
... Good enough to start for a short stint, but not good enough to be a regular at his age. Comes cheap and can be an effective pinch hitter against LHP, while also providing support to DeWitt if he struggles against LHP. His career splits against LHP is quite impressive for an infielder and he doesn't seem to be fading as his 2008 splits were even better as he posted a plus 900 OPS. ================================================================
10:50AM
Jayson Stark says it is offical, we now have Blake
So our infield is ...
Lacey Cakes to LAD @ $17.1M/3 Years
Let's Go Tribe! —
Lacey Cakes to LAD @ $17.1M/3 Years
Phew!
We dodged a bullet on this one.
Dodgers Sign Old Infielder, Part II
Mike Scioscia's tragic illness —
And it is the one you think...
Blake has agreed to a three-year deal worth slightly more than $17.1 million. It's believed the Minnesota Twins had offered him a two-year contract in the neighborhood of $14 million.
No analysis here, because simply scroll down to see any number of posts in which I've discussed why I think this is a bad idea. $17.1 million to Casey Blake over three years. Unbelievable.
For the record, Baseball Prospectus has a stat called MORP, which as they ...
Kerry Wood............ A Cleveland Indian?
The Tribe Daily —
... Casey Blake is officially gone. Casey signed a three year deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Great for him, I'm really happy for Casey to get that.. I just didn't want it to be with us. ...
Rockies close to signing Embree
Purple Row —
Rockies close to signing Embree
Troy Renck reports the left-hander's signing will be announced later in the week.
Winter Meetings Day 2 In Review
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
... to terms with Francisco Rodriguez on a three-year, $37MM deal with a fourth year vesting option that could bring the total to $51MM.
The Indians neared an agreement with Kerry Wood.
The Dodgers reached a three-year, $17.5MM agreement with Casey Blake.
The Orioles sent Ramon Hernandez, two prospects, and $3MM to the Reds for Ryan Freel.
The Dodgers reached an agreement with Mark Loretta for one year and ...
Welcome Back, Casey Blake (And Hello Mark Loretta)
Sons of Steve Garvey —
Late-season 3B pickup Casey Blake will return to the Dodgers, signing a three-year deal worth $17.5M.
"We are excited to bring back a player whose performance on the field and leadership off the field contributed so much to our division championship this year," general manager Neil Colletti said. "Our club changed when Casey arrived, and we are thrilled that he wants to continue his career with the Dodgers."
Blake's deal is worth approximately $17.1 million. It's believed the Minnesota Twins had offered him a two-year contract in the ...
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community.post-gazette.com 12/1/2008 — By Dejan Kovacevic | 3:56 p.m. Monday The Pirates have had two conversations with free-agent infielder Mark Loretta, agent Bob Garber confirmed this afternoon. A handful of other teams are in the mix, as well. Loretta, 37, batted .280 with four home ...
Dodgers Sign Old Infielder
mikesciosciastragicillness.com 12/9/2008 — But not the one you think!
While closing in on re-signing third baseman Casey Blake, the Dodgers further solidified their infield depth Monday night by agreeing to terms with veteran utilityman Mark Loretta on a one-year contract, according to ...
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Dodger Thoughts: Loretta Swift
dodgerthoughts.baseballtoaster.com 12/9/2008 — With cellphones and Blackberrys doing enough buzzing to process pollen, baseball's Winter Meetings got underway today, appropriately enough, in the gambling capital of the Great 48: Las Vegas, USA. And while the neon lights shone on Rafael Furcal, ...
Dodgers reach deal with Blake, Loretta (AP) —
Yahoo! Sports - MLB News 12/9/2008
The Los Angeles Dodgers reached agreements with free-agent infielders Casey Blake and Mark Loretta on Tuesday and awaited physicals to complete the deals. Blake got a three-year contract to stay put in Los Angeles and Loretta received a one-year deal, ...
