Joe Beimel

Personal and family obligations are going to keep me busy for a couple of days. I will check in here occasionally to make sure you aren't running amuck too badly, but I probably won't have the Blue Jays done until Tuesday. The next team is the Los Angeles Dodgers, to be followed by the Oakland Athletics.Use this thread to discuss the Dodgers farm system. It's thinned out as the upper levels but there are still some intriguing properties here...  

Kenley Jansen spent parts of two seasons with the Great Lakes Loons as a catcher with a great arm. He even played for The Netherlands as a catcher. But when he showed he had trouble hitting, the Los Angeles Dodgers...  

Is there a better fit out there for the Dodgers than Dan Uggla?   There is no reason to believe that the Marlins will not be shopping him around over the winter. He got into a well publicised argument with the teams star Hanley Ramirez during the regular season, so guess who is leaving town?   The Marlins always jump at the opportunity to shed salary and the Dodgers have enough prospects to get the deal done.   Now we all realise that Uggla...  

I was foolishly under the impression that things couldn’t get any murkier for the Los Angeles Dodgers front office. Then I came across a startling article in the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday that claims Dodgers owner Frank McCourt is running out of money. Uh-oh. The piece, written by John Emshwiller, details some very disturbing facts that have emerged from the divorce papers filed between Frank, the team owner, and his soon-to-be ex-wife...  

While most of the baseball universe expects the Detroit Tigers to be sellers at the Major League Baseball winter meetings, Dave Dombrowski could have a few curveballs up his sleeve.One could be a trade for Los Angeles Dodgers reliever George...  

Poll: Do you believe the Dodgers when they say the McCourts' divorce has no ...Los Angeles Times (blog)In a lengthy interview with The Times' Bill Shaikin, Dodgers President Dennis Mannion says that "Our baseball and business decisions have not been impacted ...Divorce fallout will carry over into 2010 seasonBaseball AmericaThe Dodgers Dry SpellBleacher Reportall 3 news articles »  

by Matt Slocum - ASSOCIATED PRESS about 1 month ago: Philadelphia Phillies' Joe Blanton pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship baseball series Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) View...  

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Chan Ho Park has sued his former Dodger battery mate Chad Kreuter, accusing him of failing to fully pay off a $460,000 loan.  

2010 Dodgers promotional scheduleLos Angeles Times (blog)Most noticeable for this writer and his family: No Webkinz days. Decade theme nights, posters and superhero action figures have prominent play, ...  

Joe Torre's entire coaching staff will be back with the Los Angeles Dodgers next season. Third base coach Larry Bowa, first base coach Mariano Duncan, pitching coach Rick Honeycutt, hitting coach Don Mattingly, bench coach Bob Schaefer, bullpen coach Ken Howell, coach Manny Mota and instr...  

Los Angeles Dodgers getting rid of ace reliever George Sherrill?Yahoo! SportsBringing reliever George Sherrill(notes) from the Baltimore Orioles via trade last season was one of the things that really helped the Los ...and more »  

While most of the baseball universe expects Detroit to be sellers at the Major League Baseball winter meetings, Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski could have a few curveballs up his sleeve.  

Rick Honeycutt Joins Pros To Teach Mini-Camps At Engel Stadium SaturdayThe ChattanooganFormer Major League Baseball pitcher, current Los Angeles Dodgers pitching coach, and Chattanooga native Rick Honeycutt will join Steve Trout and Jay ...  

“The Dodgers have started exploring a possible trade with the Reds for pitcher Aaron Harang,” reports Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times. According to Hernandez, the Reds are asking for one or two players from the Dodgers’ major league roster in return for Harang. …from what i can gather, the Mets and Reds have been in talks [...]  

Losing Joe Beimel is NOT a bad thing. Joe Beimel sucks, Jose Contreras sucks too. The Rockies will be better if the "services", if you can call it that, from #34, Matt Belisle were not retained. Belisle is the worst of them all. The rockies need to revamp the entire bullpen. The bullpen is a liability, a reason for failure.  

Vin Scully has been calling Dodgers games since BEFORE MY MOM WAS BORN. How crazy and amazing is that? From the Dodgers P.R. team, it's official, Scully is on board for his 61st season:The Los Angeles Dodgers today announced that Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully will return to the broadcast booth for an unprecedented 61st season in 2010."For six decades, Dodger fans have been truly blessed to have Vin Scully on the air and we are honored...  

Rick Honeycutt Joins Pros to Teach Free Baseball CampsWRCB-TVEntertainment News from AP CHATTANOOGA (WRCB) - Former Major League Baseball pitcher, current Los Angeles Dodgers pitching coach, and Chattanooga native ...  

With this ring I thee wed.... If I were to say the Dodgers are my life, I wouldn’t mean to say that the Dodgers are my only reason for existence. If I were to say that the Dodgers are my life, I would mean that the Dodgers are so much like my life that it’s frightening. I look at my life and I look at the Dodgers, and I see so much to celebrate. I see an existence much more positive than not. I see rewards that were earned and good...  

The voice of the Dodgers will continue another year:Vin Scully says he will continue in the broadcast booth for the Los Angeles Dodgers through the 2010 season, then decide whether he will walk away.He told The Associated Press on Tuesday that he still loves the job he's had with the team for 60 years, but that it's hard to be away from his wife during a long season.Scully, who turns 82 later this month, and his wife Sandy celebrated their...  

By Chris Ruddick Los Angeles Dodgers (4-2) at Philadelphia Phillies (5-2), 8:07 p.m. Probable Starting Pitchers: Los Angeles - Randy Wolf (0-0, 4.91) Philadelphia - Joe Blanton (1-0, 1.10) Joe Blanton makes his first start of the postseason this evening, when the Philadelphia Phillies try to put the Los Angeles Dodgers on the brink of elimination in Game 4 of the best-of-seven National League Championship Series at Citizens Bank Park...  

A Major League Baseball team is scheduled to appear in Jacksonville for the first time since 2006. The Double-A Jacksonville Suns will meet their parent club, the Florida Marlins, on April 2 next year at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. It marks the first time a major-league team has played in the city since the Los Angeles Dodgers, then the Suns' parent club, took on Jacksonville in a preseason game. The Suns became a Marlins affiliate...  

by Josh AlperFiled under: Dodgers, NL West, MLB BizMark Cuban is back on Bud Selig's doorstep with a sack full of money. This time he's got his eyes on the Los Angeles Dodgers. As the divorce drama of Dodgers owner Frank McCourt and his wife (and, depending on the courts, co-owner) Jamie plays out in Los Angeles, speculation has started that the team may hit the market. That's what happened with the Padres, you'll remember, when John Moores...  

Ryan Howard hit a two-run homer and tied Lou Gehrig's major league record of eight straight postseason games with at least one RBI, giving the Philadelphia Phillies a 2-0 lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers after three innings Monday night in Game 4 of the NL championship series.  

Ryan Howard hit a two-run homer and tied Lou Gehrig"s major league record of eight straight postseason games with at least one RBI... giving the Philadelphia Phillies a 2-0 lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers after three innings Monday night in Game 4 of the NL championship series.from Channel 7  

El Nuevo Herald cites a “baseball source” who believes it’s likely free-agent pitcher Jose Contreras will end up back in the National League West with the Rockies, Diamondbacks or Dodgers. The source indicates at least two American League Central teams are also in touch.  

According to Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times, “Orlando Hudson said he hasn’t had any contact with the Dodgers since their season ended.” …the buzz from LA has long been that the Dodgers will not look to bring hudson back… i mean, they barely used him in the post season, and he essentially lost his starting [...]  

As the financial future of the Dodgers dangles amid the tangled divorce of team owners Frank and Jamie McCourt, the high-profile owner of the Dallas Mavericks of the NBA tells Los Angeles Times reporter Bill Shaikin that a high percentage of the world’s population is appealing to him to buy the team. Well, what Mark Cuban [...]  

Jamie McCourt says she ran the Dodgers before she was fired by her husband last month and she wants to buy the storied franchise. The former Dodgers chief executive told the Los Angeles Times in a Wednesday article that she handled the team's da  

The entire Los Angeles Dodgers coaching staff will be back for the 2010 season, the team announced Monday. The coaches, under Manager Joe Torre, include Rick Honeycutt (pitching), Don Mattingly (hitting), Larry Bowa (third base), Mariano Duncan ...  

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Taiwan-born Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Kuo Hong-chih returned home Wednesday and urged local fans to support Taiwan's beleaguered professional baseball league as it fights continued allegations of game-fixing.  

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - While control of the Los Angeles Dodgers continues to be contested in a highly public divorce battle, the team gained much needed stability Monday when the entire coaching staff was retained for next season.  

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - While control of the Los Angeles Dodgers continues to be contested in a highly public divorce battle, the team gained much needed stability Monday when the entire coaching staff was retained for next season.  

LOS ANGELES — Joe Torre's entire coaching staff will be back with the Los Angeles Dodgers next season. Third base coach Larry Bowa, first base coach Mariano Duncan, pitching coach Rick Honeycutt, hitting coach Don Mattingly, bench coach Bob ...  

Los Angeles Dodgers decline US$2.2 million option on pitcher Will OhmanThe Canadian PressLOS ANGELES — The Dodgers have declined a US$2.2 million club option on pitcher Will Ohman for next season. The left-hander gets a $200000 buyout and filed ...Dodgers Roster Up In The AirKHTS Radioall 39 news articles »  

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A court commissioner is considering whether ownership of the Los Angeles Dodgers should be decided by spring training or later in the year.  

CBC.caMcCourts' divorce will determine Dodgers ownership, directionUSA TodayJamie McCourt filed for divorce a week later. With hundreds of millions of dollars and the ownership of one of America's most recognized sports franchises ...Trial date set May 24 in Dodgers' divorce caseLos Angeles Times (blog)Court Date Set in Dodgers' Ownerhip/Divorce BattleFanHouse (blog)Dodgers ownership won't be decided by Opening DayThe Associated PressTMZ.com...  

Los Angeles TimesFrank McCourt says estranged wife undermines Dodgers' business operationsLos Angeles Times(Kevork Djansezian / Getty Images) By Bill Shaikin Frank McCourt has accused his estranged wife of undermining the Dodgers' business operations, ...and more »  

Roy Disney, the nephew of Walt Disney and longtime Disney executive, has died at 79, the Los Angeles Times reports . Disney had been battling cancer. Developing...L. A. Times Dodgers Blog (subscribe) : Roy Edward Disney dies at 79; nephew of Walt helped revive animation ...Laura's Miscellaneous Musings (subscribe) : Roy E. Disney Dies ...blogs : L. A. Times Dodgers Blog, Laura's Miscellaneous Musings, The Huffington Post, /Film, The PopCrunch...  

... ANGELES — Joe Torre's entire coaching staff will be back with the Los Angeles Dodgers next season. Third base coach Larry Bowa, first base coach Mariano Duncan, pitching coach Rick Honeycutt, hitting coach Don Mattingly, bench coach Bob ...  

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Fired Dodgers chief executive Jamie McCourt made a case for her job performance with the team, saying she was handling daily operations even before she was named to lead the franchise in February.  

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Infielders Doug Mientkiewicz and Angel Berroa, and pitcher Josh Towers were among nine players who agreed Wednesday to minor league contracts with the Los Angels Dodgers.  

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Fired Dodgers chief executive Jamie McCourt made a case for her job performance with the team, saying she was handling daily operations even before she was named to lead the franchise in February.  

Case Bares Finances of Dodgers OwnersWall Street JournalLos Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt at the team's stadium. The answer could have implications for the future ownership of the Dodgers, ...Frank and Jamie McCourt, a short but long time agoLos Angeles Times (blog)all 4 news articles »  

Under manager Joe Torre, who will enter his third season with the team, the Dodgers will bring back third base coach Larry Bowa, first base coach Mariano Duncan, pitching coach Rick Honeycutt, bullpen coach Ken Howell and hitting coach Don Mattingly ...  

Dodgers don't offer arbitration to any of their free agentsLos Angeles TimesThe Dodgers are not offering any of their 15 free agents arbitration, a team spokesman said today. Those players include pitcher Randy Wolf, second baseman ...Inbox: Can Dodgers keep free agents?Los Angeles Dodgersall 10 news articles »  

Breaking Down Angels/Dodgers Free Agent Planshotstove.com (blog)The Angels are certainly better than the Dodgers from a flexibility standpoint as the team is shedding $51 million from their payroll, as Vladimir Guerrero, ...Angels and Dodgers face similar payroll situationsLos Angeles TimesAngels Will Be "Creative" With PayrollRealGM.comall 3 news articles »  

Here are a couple of great photos that recently sold at Madec's auction recently; including the below pic from the Dodgers inaugural game in Los Angeles on 4/18/1958. Willie Mays is sliding back to first as Gil Hodges covers the base. It sold for $616.88.Auction Link: Mays Sliding into Hodges:I'm sure that if you've ever golfed then you have either done this or thought about doing it. Babe Ruth tries to hit the ball in the corner pocket...  

Los Angeles TimesAngels and Dodgers face similar payroll situationsLos Angeles Times... infielders Erick Aybar, Maicer Izturis and Howie Kendrick and outfielder Reggie Willits -- and some were among the team's top performers in 2009. ...and more »  

According to Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times, the Dodgers will not pursue John Lackey. "You can't ignore the fact the economy will be level at best for next year," said team president Dennis Mannion. "We're not going to make any outlandish-type ...  

The Dodgers have most of what it takes to enter, or even win, the World Series. But they need to be more "clutch." FanGraphs had them ranked first in National League teams in raw hitting ability for 2009. But they were behind the Phillies in batting "win probability." Meaning that the Phillies had fewer hits, but hit more when it counted. Sound familiar from the NCLS? FanGraphs also had the Dodgers ranked first in Major League baseball in raw...  

Los Angeles TimesEx-Dodgers CEO responds in divorce battleSan Jose Mercury NewsSoon after, she filed for divorce after 30 years of marriage. She also sought to regain her $2 million job, but a Los Angeles Superior Court commissioner ...The Frank and Jamie mccourt divorce: as the Dodgers turnExaminer.comJamie mccourt denies affair, says accusations are 'devastating'Los Angeles TimesJamie mccourt Speaks For First Time Since Filing For...  

Los Angeles TimesMark Cuban says he'd be interested in buying the DodgersLos Angeles TimesDallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says he's heard from Dodger fans who want him to buy the team. (Derick E. Hingle / US Presswire / November 5, ...Mark Cuban eyes LA Dodgers: reportReutersFly: Is Mark Cuban interested in buying Dodgers?SportingNews.comMark Cuban denies report linking him to DodgersBizjournals.comRealGM.com -Dallas Morning News -Barron's...  

Los Angeles TimesMcCourts' divorce will put Dodgers in an inevitable retreatLos Angeles TimesThe details in the divorce of Jamie and Frank McCourt have been the talk of the World Series. (Kirby Lee / Image of Sport / US Presswire) By Bill Shaikin On ...A little catch-up on your Dodger dog? Pt II: Divorce (Mc)CourtExaminer.comMcCourt's wife loses bid to regain LA Dodgers postReutersCourt denies McCourt's bid to get Dodgers job backThe...  

Monday's poll: Who deserved to win the Heisman Trophy?Los Angeles Times (blog)As the Dodgers are playing tough in the NL West, Dodgers tickets have been selling great all season. LA Angels tickets are as always a big hit, ...and more »  

Albuquerque Isotopes owner, Ken Young, is named the Minor League Executive of the Year, from I Love This Game.Bye Bye Mitch Jones. He signs with the Braves.The Dodger take care of their season ticket holders with something unique for the Holidays. Via It's Time for Dodger Baseblog and Vin Scully is My Homeboy here, here and here. Apparently there are numerous different version based on where you sit in the stadium. On eBay is this white...  

The savior of last year. The man who was "Beast Mode." Our 4th outfielder who became our saving grace has been traded to the White Sox.(pic link: Farther Off the Wall)From the Dodger press release:LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers today announced that they have traded outfielder Juan Pierre to the White Sox for two players to be named. Dodger General Manager Ned Colletti made the announcement. “Juan always put the Dodgers first...  

This weeks card of the week has been lurking around the collector blogs for quite some time. It is the 2008 Topps Stadium Club card of Manny Ramirez in a Dodger uniform. Why is that important? Well, this card set came out shortly after the Manny trade to LA, so the chances of a Manny in Blue card was low. Fortunately, Topps did not disappoint.At first glance, I was just happy to have Manny in a Dodger uniform, but there is so much more...  

Pitching and Speed are the Focus for Dodgers Farm Systemhotstove.com (blog)Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com takes a close look at the Los Angeles Dodgers minor league gems and how the team ...and more »  

Mavericks owner Mark Cuban said a story in Los Angeles linking him as a potential buyer of the Dodgers has "no substance." More on MLB  

Selig: Dodgers are in good handsSportingNews.comSpeaking in Chicago at the MLB owners meetings, commissioner Bud Selig told the Los Angeles Times that the Dodgers "are in good hands. ...and more »  

Three more Dodgers opt for free agencyMLB.comLOS ANGELES -- Infielders Juan Castro and Mark Loretta and reliever Will Ohman filed for free agency Monday, leaving Jason Schmidt ...and more »  

Mark Cuban, Besitzer der Dallas Mavericks, dementiert eine Meldung in der "Los Angeles Times" wonach er einen Kauf des Baseball-Teams Los Angeles ... weiterlesen  

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 9 (UPI) -- The entire Los Angeles Dodgers coaching staff will be back for the 2010 season, the team announced Monday.  

A custody issue of sorts is rocking the world of baseball's Los Angeles Dodgers.  

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Dodgers president Dennis Mannion is adding oversight of the club's baseball operations to his duties.  

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