Dodgers owner Frank McCourt and MLB have reached a hurdle in their talks about a potential settlement, according to Bill Shaikin of the LA Times. While MLB is willing to work with McCourt on an auction, it is not willing to guarantee him a specific sale price. In other words, …
If the Dodgers attempt to lock Matt Kemp up to an extension this offseason, they shouldn’t expect much of a hometown discount. Kemp’s agent, Dave Stewart, told Dylan Hernandez of the LA Times that the center fielder cares about more than winning and team chemistry. “It’s also important for him …
It’s been a busy day in the NL West. The Padres announced a leadership change and the Dodgers‘ bankruptcy trial was delayed. Here’s more news from the division… Aaron Hill has switched agents and is now a client of Greg Genske of Legacy Sports, according to Steve Gilbert of …
5:01pm: MLB is in talks with McCourt to try to make him sell the team, according to Jon Heyman of SI.com (on Twitter). Bill Shaikin of the LA Times confirms that McCourt and MLB discussed a settlement yesterday (Twitter link). 12:52pm: Settlement talks are expected to take …
The Dodgers’ ownership battle may be coming to a close, but Ned Colletti must endure uncertainty for one more offseason as he tries to improve the team’s offense and sign a veteran starter. Guaranteed Contracts Ted Lilly, SP: $25.5MM through 2013 Chad Billingsley, SP: $35MM through 2014 …
Some more quick hot stove hits: – Despite his difficulties in the post season, the Yankees are still going to go after C.J. Wilson. They don’t look at him as they did a Cliff Lee, but more a solid number two starter. – Yankees are getting ready to …
I have the pleasure of Ralph Branca headlining the show tonight. Ralph recently published a book with David Ritz called “A Moment in Time: An American Story of Baseball, Heartbreak, and Grace.” Hear him talk about the “shot heard ’round the world” and how the Giants stole the 1951 …
