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Post by 20DodgerMiracle24 on Dec 3, 2020 15:45:13 GMT
This year's Blake Treinen. Dodgers just got him. December 2, 2020 08:32 PM Corey Knebel: Cut loose by Milwaukee by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire Knebel was non-tendered by the Brewers on Wednesday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports. He serves as a cautionary tale for pitchers coming back from Tommy John surgery, as Knebel was a shell of his former self for much of the 2020 season. By the end of the season he was touching 96 mph with his fastball, which is still not quite where he was at his peak. Knebel will surely draw interest from several teams, as pitchers often look much better in their second year back from the procedure. www.baseball-reference.com/players/k/knebeco01.shtmlHe's still just 28 years old. Look at 2017. This is no risk / possibly very high reward. Looks like we've found a new closer. Now what's Jansen's new role? |
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Post by jrgreene6 on Dec 3, 2020 21:44:19 GMT
This year's Blake Treinen. Dodgers just got him. December 2, 2020 08:32 PM Corey Knebel: Cut loose by Milwaukee by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire Knebel was non-tendered by the Brewers on Wednesday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports. He serves as a cautionary tale for pitchers coming back from Tommy John surgery, as Knebel was a shell of his former self for much of the 2020 season. By the end of the season he was touching 96 mph with his fastball, which is still not quite where he was at his peak. Knebel will surely draw interest from several teams, as pitchers often look much better in their second year back from the procedure. www.baseball-reference.com/players/k/knebeco01.shtmlHe's still just 28 years old. Look at 2017. This is no risk / possibly very high reward. Looks like we've found a new closer. Now what's Jansen's new role? Dugout and bullpen maintenance? Seriously, I’d just as soon see the Dodgers eat the rest of that contract or pay a good deal of it if some team was willing to take him in a trade. He was a terrific closer (key word here being WAS) and from what I have read a great teammate and humanitarian and seems like an all around nice guy. But you know what they say about nice guys? He’ll never be the Mariano Rivera everyone compared him to or thought he would become. A mid-90’s fastball with no movement is not going to fool too many MLB hitters. And when nothing else is anywhere near the plate and that’s all he has on any particular given night, those become the glorious moonshots that we have had to watch far too often for an “elite” closer. GO DODGERS!!! |
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Post by Blunashun on Dec 6, 2020 3:14:09 GMT
Knebel 'excited' to join World Series champs
Dodgers acquire veteran reliever in trade with Brewers
By Steve Gilbert @stevegilbertmlb
December 2, 2020
In a low-risk, high-reward move, the Dodgers acquired reliever Corey Knebel from the Brewers on Wednesday in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations.
Knebel, who is eligible for salary arbitration after making a prorated portion of his $5.125 million deal in 2020, missed all of the '19 season following Tommy John surgery that April. Now, after pitching for Milwaukee since '15, he's heading to Los Angeles.
“I will say, that’s really exciting,” Knebel said of joining the Dodgers. “If there’s a team to go to, it’s the World Series champions. I enjoyed my time in Milwaukee. I love Wisconsin, love the fans. It’s been awesome. Of course, I always had a lot of respect for the Dodgers and now, I’m on their side. I’m really excited for this new chapter I’m starting.”
There was speculation that the Brewers would have non-tendered Knebel had a trade not been worked out, but Milwaukee general manager David Stearns declined to comment on that.
“In the offseason, you’re always gauging interest in players,” Stearns said. “In this particular case, this is something that popped up today that we were able to work through with the Dodgers and ultimately get to a spot that made sense for both sides.”
Had the Brewers non-tendered Knebel, he would have become a free agent and the Dodgers would have been competing against other clubs for his services.
Los Angeles has had success in the past in picking up relievers coming off down years following injuries, such as Brandon Morrow in 2017, and Blake Treinen last year.
Knebel appeared in 15 games for the Brewers this past season, posting a 6.08 ERA. While his fastball velocity was down from where it had been pre-injury, it began to tick up as the year went on and he built back his arm strength.
If Knebel comes close to the form he showed in 2017 and '18, the acquisition will be a bargain for the Dodgers.
An All-Star in 2017, Knebel appeared in a National League-high 76 games that season, recording 39 saves and posting a 1.78 ERA.
In 2018, Knebel was a big reason the Brewers chased down the Cubs for the NL Central crown in September. In 16 appearances that month, he did not allow a run while walking three, striking out 33 and holding opponents to an .096 average over 16 1/3 innings.
Knebel continued to come up big for the Brewers in the 2018 postseason, as he allowed one run over 10 innings. The Dodgers got to see that firsthand, as seven of those 10 innings came in their seven-game NL Championship Series matchup against the Crew.
“Corey had a tremendous career as a Brewer,” Stearns said. “He pitched in some of the biggest games in the history of this franchise, and he pitched incredibly well. When you think about the stretch run in 2018, what he did in September and October, you can make the argument that those were two of the more impressive months of performance for any reliever in recent memory. Corey’s meant a lot to this franchise. He’s earned the respect of a lot of people around the Brewers, and we wish him very well.”
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Post by Blunashun on Dec 7, 2020 17:17:47 GMT
Report: MLB informs teams to plan for no universal DH in 2021
Bryan Mcwilliam
1h ago
It seems some things will return to normal in Major League Baseball next season.
MLB instructed clubs in a memo last week to operate under the assumption that there won't be a designated hitter in the National League during the 2021 campaign, The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reports.
No final decision has been made, and "few will complain if the league and union reach agreement to the contrary," Rosenthal adds.
Some teams, including the San Francisco Giants, have already approached the offseason as though there won't be a DH in the NL next season.
Commissioner Rob Manfred said in October that MLB will return to "status quo" in terms of the extra-inning rule, seven-inning doubleheaders, and universal DH, absent an agreement with the MLBPA.
MLB adopted the universal DH rule during a 2020 campaign that was shortened to 60 games due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.
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Post by Blunashun on Dec 7, 2020 17:23:13 GMT
You know what? Make up your fucking mind. It's obvious Manfred is no fan of the game. This is ridiculous though. Every season is going to have an asterisk mark next to it. This was the year of the NL DH. This is the year it was removed. This is the season it was re-implemented. Seven inning games. Runners start on second base. Back to nine inning games.
It's pretty transparent too that the bulk of these reversals would be monetarily motivated. You're already paying a pitcher to pitch. Him hitting is just a bonus. Now you're supposed to pay a hitter to hit? Blasphemy!
Plus how do you speed up games with hitters hitting?
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Post by El Pinguino on Dec 7, 2020 17:49:29 GMT
Yeah, good one, but the Angels will need a lot more than Bauer if they want to get back in the playoffs. The Angels' pitching ranked 25th in the bigs. The Angels have a major overhaul ahead of them, but they just can't part with the best player in the bigs. The Angels need at least 3 decent pitchers and some have already signed elsewhere. Bauer is a must have I see them outbidding everyone for his services. They have a small window with the Astros being in a somewhat state of limbo with Verlander being out. THe A's will find a way to be good but this is the best chance for the FAilos. |
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Post by jrgreene6 on Dec 7, 2020 17:57:23 GMT
You know what? Make up your fucking mind. It's obvious Manfred is no fan of the game. This is ridiculous though. Every season is going to have an asterisk mark next to it. This was the year of the NL DH. This is the year it was removed. This is the season it was re-implemented. Seven inning games. Runners start on second base. Back to nine inning games. It's pretty transparent too that the bulk of these reversals would be monetarily motivated. You're already paying a pitcher to pitch. Him hitting is just a bonus. Now you're supposed to pay a hitter to hit? Blasphemy! Plus how do you speed up games with hitters hitting? I guess the ridiculous three man minimal for relievers is still in force. Manturd strikes again! GO DODGERS!!! |
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Post by Blunashun on Dec 7, 2020 17:59:29 GMT
You know what? Make up your fucking mind. It's obvious Manfred is no fan of the game. This is ridiculous though. Every season is going to have an asterisk mark next to it. This was the year of the NL DH. This is the year it was removed. This is the season it was re-implemented. Seven inning games. Runners start on second base. Back to nine inning games. It's pretty transparent too that the bulk of these reversals would be monetarily motivated. You're already paying a pitcher to pitch. Him hitting is just a bonus. Now you're supposed to pay a hitter to hit? Blasphemy! Plus how do you speed up games with hitters hitting? I guess the ridiculous three man minimal for relievers is still in force. Manturd strikes again! GO DODGERS!!! That'll be removed for the 2022 season, while the DH is brought back. |
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Post by 20DodgerMiracle24 on Dec 9, 2020 18:31:45 GMT
You know what? Make up your fucking mind. It's obvious Manfred is no fan of the game. This is ridiculous though. Every season is going to have an asterisk mark next to it. This was the year of the NL DH. This is the year it was removed. This is the season it was re-implemented. Seven inning games. Runners start on second base. Back to nine inning games. It's pretty transparent too that the bulk of these reversals would be monetarily motivated. You're already paying a pitcher to pitch. Him hitting is just a bonus. Now you're supposed to pay a hitter to hit? Blasphemy! Plus how do you speed up games with hitters hitting? AS much as I and I know you hate the DH, we have to face facts that it'll never go away. We've been waiting 47 years for that but it's now everywhere, in every league at every level save for the NL. We need both leagues to play under the same rules. Now let's throw in the towel. |
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Post by Blunashun on Dec 9, 2020 18:41:29 GMT
You know what? Make up your fucking mind. It's obvious Manfred is no fan of the game. This is ridiculous though. Every season is going to have an asterisk mark next to it. This was the year of the NL DH. This is the year it was removed. This is the season it was re-implemented. Seven inning games. Runners start on second base. Back to nine inning games. It's pretty transparent too that the bulk of these reversals would be monetarily motivated. You're already paying a pitcher to pitch. Him hitting is just a bonus. Now you're supposed to pay a hitter to hit? Blasphemy! Plus how do you speed up games with hitters hitting? AS much as I and I know you hate the DH, we have to face facts that it'll never go away. We've been waiting 47 years for that but it's now everywhere, in every league at every level save for the NL. We need both leagues to play under the same rules. Now let's throw in the towel. Pretty much how I feel. It gives the AL an unfair advantage. The main reason the Dodgers won the World Series this year is simply because they're deeper than most teams. Let us use that depth. Now we know how fans of AL teams have felt all these years. Up yours' for letting pitchers swing a bat like a rusty gate or little girl. You DESERVE to lose. Most of all though it's continuity. |
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Post by Blunashun on Dec 9, 2020 21:26:10 GMT
'The Dodgers extended invitations to keep their minor league affiliates in Oklahoma City (AAA), Tulsa (AA), Great Lakes (A+) and Rancho Cucamonga (A) as part of MLB's new player development structure.'
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Post by Blunashun on Dec 11, 2020 17:57:34 GMT
MLB rumors: Blue Jays interested in Justin Turner; Rangers acquire first baseman from Rays in trade
Here are the latest rumors from the MLB hot stove
By Katherine Acquavella
20 hrs ago
5 min read
We've reached the final day of the (virtual) 2020 MLB Winter Meetings. Normally, this week would usually provide lots of rumor fodder and player movement. This time around, it's been mostly crickets aside from the White Sox trading for Lance Lynn and signing Adam Eaton. You can get fully up to speed on all the latest signings with our updated free agent tracker.
Now, let's take a look at what is buzzing around the baseball rumor mill.
Toronto showing interest in Turner
The Toronto Blue Jays are interested in free agent third baseman Justin Turner, according to MLB Network's Jon Heyman. Toronto has been in on various infielders and outfielders this winter, Heyman adds.
Turner, 36, has been a mainstay with the Los Angeles Dodgers since he signed with the club as a free agent in 2014. He fared well in the abbreviated 2020 season, slashing .307/.400/.460 with four home runs, nine doubles and 23 RBI in 175 plate appearances.
For what it's worth, here at CBS Sports, all of us predict that Turner will re-up with the Dodgers. But, as far as how he would fit in with the Blue Jays, Turner could file in nicely as the club's everyday third baseman. That'd make the Toronto infield for 2021 as follows: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. at first, Cavan Biggio at second, Bo Bichette at short, and Turner at third.
In 2020, Travis Shaw was the Blue Jays' primary third baseman, but he's a free agent after he was non-tendered by the Jays. Prior to Shaw, Vlad Jr. had been trying his hand at third base, but it doesn't appear that's going to be the case moving forward, despite Guerrero expressing interest in playing third in 2021.
Turner remaining unsigned could just be chalked up to what's been overall a very, slow winter. Or, it could be because the Dodgers have interest in a trade for Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado. In the unlikely scenario of Turner signing with another club, the Dodgers would need a new third baseman. And even if Turner does re-sign with L.A., the addition of Arenado could still work, with Turner moving over to first base. And, that brings us to our next rumor of the day...
Arenado remains a trade candidate for Rockies
Although there hasn't been much progress on moving third baseman Nolan Arenado, the Colorado Rockies are still interested in a possible trade. According to Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post, an Arenado trade "remains a realistic possibility." However, there are still a number of hurdles, including the effect the coronavirus pandemic has had on the financial landscape in MLB, Saunders adds.
Arenado has six years and $199 million remaining on the eight-year, $260 million contract extension he signed in February of 2019. Arenado can also opt out of the deal after the 2021 season.
The Dodgers have been mentioned as a possible fit for a trade, but according to Saunders, Rockies owner Dick Monfort is "extremely hesitant to trade Arenado" to a fellow NL West team.
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Post by Blunashun on Dec 12, 2020 17:33:58 GMT
Dodgers' Brandon Morrow: Lands invitation to spring training
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Morrow (elbow) signed a minor-league contract with the Dodgers on Friday that includes an invitation to spring training, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Morrow didn't play in 2020 after undergoing a minor nerve procedure on his elbow in July. He should be healthy in time for spring training, and he'll get the chance to compete for a role in the Dodgers' talented bullpen as a non-roster invitee. The 36-year-old hasn't pitched in a game in the majors or minors since July of 2018.
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Post by Blunashun on Dec 16, 2020 20:18:23 GMT
Dodgers: Tim Federowicz Announces He Has Re-Signed With Los Angeles The former Dodgers backstop announced that he’s back! by Brook Smith 12/16/2020, 10:09 AM Tis the season for odds and ends Dodgers signings apparently. Just a few days after the team announced they had signed several arms to minor league deals, it looks like we’re getting another one coming. Tim Federowicz took to his Twitter account this morning to announce that he was returning to the Dodgers after a 6-year stint away from the team. Los Angeles has yet to confirm the signing, but it’s safe to assume that Federowicz(or FedEx) is being brought in on a minor league deal as well. Federowicz was originally traded to the Dodgers by the Red Sox back in 2011 during a three-team deal. FedEx was called up later that year to make his major league debut with Los Angeles but spent most of the season with their Triple-A Albuquerque affiliate. Since he was traded away from the Dodgers in the Matt Kemp deal that sent them to the Padres in 2014, Federowicz has bounced around the big leagues. He signed a minor-league deal with the Cubs in 2016, followed by a minor-league deal that offseason with the Giants. Since then, he’s been part of the Astros, Reds, Indians, and Rangers. Federowicz provides a little bit of veteran depth for the Dodgers, but the timing is interesting. His signing comes on the same day that it was revealed the team pulled Keibert Ruiz from his Winter League stint down in Venezuela. While there are no active rumors, could a trade be on the horizon? www.baseball-reference.com/players/f/federti01.shtml |
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Post by Blunashun on Dec 18, 2020 19:25:45 GMT
Dodgers' David Price: Intends to play in 2021
Rotowire 18 HRS AGO
Price indicated Thursday via his personal Twitter account that he currently intends to play this upcoming season after opting out of the 2020 campaign.
Manager Dave Roberts said earlier Thursday that he was unsure if the southpaw would elect to play in 2021. However, the 35-year-old has now communicated that he plans on returning to the field, though future developments with the COVID-19 pandemic could very well impact his final decision. If Price does indeed make his Dodger debut next spring, he figures to further bolster a very strong Los Angeles rotation.
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