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Dodgers, Angels Continue Pursuing Top Arms

By Ben Nicholson-Smith | July 27, 2012 at 2:41pm CDT

The Dodgers are considering trades for Josh Johnson and James Shields since they aren’t making progress with the Cubs regarding a possible Ryan Dempster deal, Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com reports. The Dodgers could check in on Zack Greinke, who will likely be traded this month. However, they view Cliff Lee’s contract as onerous (not that he's available).

The Angels continue to be involved in talks for Greinke, Shields and Johnson, Danny Knobler of CBSSports.com reports. They might like Greinke best, but Shields may be their most realistic target (Ken Rosenthal reported this morning that the Angels believe in Shields at a time that other clubs have doubts about him). The Angels would prefer to acquire a pitcher they can keep beyond 2012, so Shields’ contract options likely appeal to Angels executives. Johnson is also controllable, but the Angels have concerns about his health issues and $13.75MM salary.

The Angels would like to find a taker for Ervin Santana and Vernon Wells, Knobler writes. The team would likely have to absorb salary to move either player.

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  1. The_Silver_Stacker

    13 years ago

    James Shields would do well in the National League, especially in the West. I know Josh Johnson has flat out better stuff, but he has been injury prone. James Shields I would imagine would cost much less to acquire than J.J.

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    • dodgerdude

      13 years ago

      Totally agree.

      Reply
  2. Richard Cleven

    13 years ago

    Dodgers won’t pay anybody’s asking price. Your welcome to Shields.

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    • Johnny JÅime

      13 years ago

      The A’s were gonna pick up half of Hanley’s salary, but the dodgrs moved in and paid the whole thing.

      Reply
  3. bearseatbeetsbattlestargalatic

    13 years ago

    what would the dodgers give up besides prospects for either Johnson or Shields?
    Billingsley needs to go in some short of deal, thats for sure.

    Reply
    • Dodgersarelife

      13 years ago

      Bills, Gordon, Lee more than enough for ether.

      Reply
      • thegrayrace

        13 years ago

        yeah, that’s WAY more than enough. Too much.

        Reply
  4. Thurman8er

    13 years ago

    I wonder if the whole Kazmir debaucle is in the back of anybody’s mind when it comes to getting Shields?

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    • jsinclair15

      13 years ago

      I was wondering the same thing when I heard about the idea of picking up Shields. Same situation….had a great couple of years, promise and never went beyond that.

      Reply
  5. doyers

    13 years ago

    james shields would probably cost less then what the marlins are asking for Johnson and he shields might do good in the nl west especially since not many hitters have faced him in national league

    Reply
  6. diesel2410

    13 years ago

    Come on LA, overpay for Shields!

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  7. doyers

    13 years ago

    they wont have to overpay

    Reply
  8. Jorden

    13 years ago

    Dodgers are using Shields and JJ as leverage against Cubs. Dempster is key to get at low price, so Dodgers can deal prospects on a better bat.

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    • thegrayrace

      13 years ago

      Agreed.

      Reply
  9. rsanchez1

    13 years ago

    If the Marlins are thinking about trading JJ to the Dodgers, they should think twice. Considering the return they got for Hanley and Choate, they can probably get a better return somewhere else.

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    • thegrayrace

      13 years ago

      I’m pretty sure they’ll compare the Dodgers offer to the other offers they get.

      Reply
  10. SoCalAngelsFan75

    13 years ago

    “the Angels believe in Shields at a time that other clubs have doubts about him”
    This fan doesn’t. Don’t do it, Dipoto!

    Reply
  11. Dodgersarelife

    13 years ago

    Anyone having problems with the commenting?

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