Joe Beimel

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 »  

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...  

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...  

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...  

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...  

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...  

“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...  

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 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 »  

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...  

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...  

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...