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Dodgers Agree To Terms With Garret Anderson

By Howard Megdal | March 3, 2010 at 10:00pm CDT

The Dodgers have agreed to terms with Garret Anderson on a minor-league deal that will be worth $550K if he makes the team. The 37-year-old can opt out of his contract if he doesn't find himself on the Dodgers' major league roster by a certain date. 

Dylan Hernandez of the LA Times first reported the news and tweeted details; Jon Heyman of SI.com also added contract details (via Twitter).

Anderson, 37, hit .268/.303/.401 in 534 plate appearances with the Braves last season.  UZR/150 had him at 16.5 runs below average in left field in 2009 – strictly backup material at this point in his career.  The Dodgers signed five other outfielders to minor league deals this winter: Alfredo Amezaga, Brian Barton, Brian Giles, Prentice Redman, and Michael Restovich.

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  1. Mr. LA Sports Fan

    15 years ago

    WA-WA-WA-HUH?!?!

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    • Guest 2082

      15 years ago

      Congratulations Dodgers…You Off-Season has become very hard to understand. But this signing I like more than Reed Johnson and Brian Giles.

      I’m Really a huge Garret Anderson fan!!!!

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      • UnknownPoster

        15 years ago

        But Garret cant hit and cant field… except for being a good clubhouse guy, what the hell will he do for us? Nothing

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        • Guest 2084

          15 years ago

          He can still hit. Certainly an upgrade over Reed Johnson and Brian Giles.

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          • UnknownPoster

            15 years ago

            701 OPS and 714 OPS? Um, no he really cant..

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            • Guest 2088

              15 years ago

              I said an upgrade over Giles and Johnson.

              Yeah you are right though, his OPS is terrible and his ISO isn’t great but the guy is 37 or 38. He did a well enough job (playing in the field) every day for the Braves last season to not be benched or released.

              I just have confidence in Anderson. I think he could easily hit .280 in 300 some odd at bats even if his OPS+ is -1.00.

              You can’t deny the undeniable fact that he is an upgrade over several of the other Dodgers minor league signings.

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              • bleedDODGERblue

                15 years ago

                I hope this guy doesn’t manage to get 300 at bats with the Dodger’s..

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              • bleedDODGERblue

                15 years ago

                I hope this guy doesn’t manage to get 300 at bats with the Dodger’s..

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              • UnknownPoster

                15 years ago

                while his bat may be better than Johnson, Johnson’s ability to play 3 OF positions, and play them not nearly as bad as Anderson counters what Anderson brings, IMO..

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                • Guest 2092

                  15 years ago

                  alright ill take that.

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                • Guest 2092

                  15 years ago

                  alright ill take that.

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              • UnknownPoster

                15 years ago

                while his bat may be better than Johnson, Johnson’s ability to play 3 OF positions, and play them not nearly as bad as Anderson counters what Anderson brings, IMO..

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            • Guest 2088

              15 years ago

              I said an upgrade over Giles and Johnson.

              Yeah you are right though, his OPS is terrible and his ISO isn’t great but the guy is 37 or 38. He did a well enough job (playing in the field) every day for the Braves last season to not be benched or released.

              I just have confidence in Anderson. I think he could easily hit .280 in 300 some odd at bats even if his OPS+ is -1.00.

              You can’t deny the undeniable fact that he is an upgrade over several of the other Dodgers minor league signings.

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          • UnknownPoster

            15 years ago

            701 OPS and 714 OPS? Um, no he really cant..

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          • Guest 2099

            15 years ago

            He’s a pretty average hitter (I can not stress how close to average he’s been over the past few years), who can not walk. But you know what you’re going to get with him; he really never hits bad… although he is getting old.He can’t run or field though.I like Reed Johnson more, I think he has more of a use. His average is always great against lefties, he can run pretty good (doesn’t steal much), and is a good fielder, with a good arm, at all 3 outfield positions.Brian Giles on the other hand…

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            • alxn

              15 years ago

              I think you’re giving him too much credit, but I will agree about the (small) value that comes with his consistency.

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        • Guest 2084

          15 years ago

          He can still hit. Certainly an upgrade over Reed Johnson and Brian Giles.

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      • UnknownPoster

        15 years ago

        But Garret cant hit and cant field… except for being a good clubhouse guy, what the hell will he do for us? Nothing

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      • filihok

        15 years ago

        It’s not hard to understand. We’re looking for a left-handed bench hitter.

        Doug Eyechart, Giles, now Anderson who might actually be the best one

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      • ivdown

        15 years ago

        So…we have Reed Johnson…Brian Giles…and now Garrett Anderson…all after making sure to resign Repko…

        I’m confused.

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      • billreef

        15 years ago

        As a Braves fan, I would saw my arm off before I would ever sign this guy to anything. He dogs it on the bases and on the field. He NEVER hits in the clutch(.230 BA w/ RISP). What is the point? He was pretty good once but is just cashing paychecks?

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  2. bleedDODGERblue

    15 years ago

    Why..?

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  3. JasonHeywardIsGod

    15 years ago

    LOL @ GARRET ANDERSON, sorry that’s all i have to
    lol @ braves for having him out last year, we really should’ve just given brandon jones a shot over this clown who has no heart
    hopefully he doesnt reach majors and if he does nothing more than a pinch hitter
    seeing him out on the field is bad news. Have fun Dodgers!

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    • bleedDODGERblue

      15 years ago

      He’s not going to we have Manny, Kemp, and Ethier

      Reply
    • Guest 2089

      15 years ago

      Seriously? How does he have no heart?

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    • Guest 2089

      15 years ago

      Seriously? How does he have no heart?

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      • JasonHeywardIsGod

        15 years ago

        You must have not watched the Braves game, he was lackadaisical out there he didn’t even run hard on some of those balls over his head and he looked like he was just there cashing in the money, plenty of Braves fan felt that way or maybe it was just me but I did not like his attitude at all

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        • bjsguess

          15 years ago

          As someone who has seen GA play throughout his career I can say that this is a common misconception. Because he doesn’t grunt or show emotion people assume he doesn’t have passion. His teammates will tell you something different though. The guy cares and gives max effort. Unfortunately, he just isn’t any good … injuries and age have robbed him of his talent.

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          • BentoBox

            15 years ago

            JD Drew is another example.

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        • bjsguess

          15 years ago

          As someone who has seen GA play throughout his career I can say that this is a common misconception. Because he doesn’t grunt or show emotion people assume he doesn’t have passion. His teammates will tell you something different though. The guy cares and gives max effort. Unfortunately, he just isn’t any good … injuries and age have robbed him of his talent.

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        • Ricky Bones

          15 years ago

          “plenty of Braves fan felt that way or maybe it was just me”

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        • Ricky Bones

          15 years ago

          “plenty of Braves fan felt that way or maybe it was just me”

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      • JasonHeywardIsGod

        15 years ago

        You must have not watched the Braves game, he was lackadaisical out there he didn’t even run hard on some of those balls over his head and he looked like he was just there cashing in the money, plenty of Braves fan felt that way or maybe it was just me but I did not like his attitude at all

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  4. rockiesfan_303

    15 years ago

    So who makes the team as backup OFers? Giles or Anderson or Repko or R. Johnson?

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    • UnknownPoster

      15 years ago

      Reed and one of Giles, Anderson, or Repko, in that order. I really dont get this..

      Reply
  5. bannister19

    15 years ago

    This is not backup. This is just bad.
    Why would they sign him over Jermaine Dye? Hank Blalock?

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    • UnknownPoster

      15 years ago

      Dye probably wouldnt be willing to take a MiLB deal or be a bench guy, and can Blalock play the OF?

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      • bannister19

        15 years ago

        No for Blalock, and you’re right on Dye, but still… It’s just not worth having Garret Anderson.

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        • UnknownPoster

          15 years ago

          I agree… i really dont understand why we made this signing…. I guess it’s just depth

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          • markjsunz

            15 years ago

            Anderson is another left handed pinch hitter, not sure what he has left in the tank. He is taking up a spot on the roster. I would have liked to see what a guy like Xavier Paul could do in the majors, but there may not be a roster spot.

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            • UnknownPoster

              15 years ago

              Paul wasnt going to win the job. Torre and Donnie said that they want him to get regular ABs(ie, starting) because they feel he has the potential to be a starter in the league.

              But, as I’ve said, I basically agree with you, I dont know why they did this UNLESS the rumors that Giles is done are true and they wanted to have another lefty option to compete for a job off the bench besides Doug M.

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              • markjsunz

                15 years ago

                Giles and Anderson both had good careers and I am not sure either of them could hit major league pitching anymore. Paul went through a nasty infection from a small cut on his knee. He is lucky it did not kill him. That is one of the reasons I am rooting for him, plus he Showed in his few at bats last year he may have Big league talent. The Dodgers are going to need a guy to replace manny next year, maybe paul can take over. Anyway it is a minor league contract so we may not see Anderson again.

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                • UnknownPoster

                  15 years ago

                  I agree, I’m rooting for Paul. I really wanna see what he can do. My guess is there will be a competition that includes lambo, Paul, Robinson and any other prospect who breaks out(K Russell?) for the LF job

                  Sent from my iPod

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                  • markjsunz

                    15 years ago

                    Almost every spring training a youngster impresses and goes with the big club. We will see.

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                    • UnknownPoster

                      15 years ago

                      The dodgers said the only way he makes he club is as a starter, and, barring injury, that isn’t going to happen( as I’m sure you can guess, they didn’t directly say it, but from Donnie’s comments, that’s what it sounds like

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        • UnknownPoster

          15 years ago

          I agree… i really dont understand why we made this signing…. I guess it’s just depth

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      • bannister19

        15 years ago

        No for Blalock, and you’re right on Dye, but still… It’s just not worth having Garret Anderson.

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    • UnknownPoster

      15 years ago

      Dye probably wouldnt be willing to take a MiLB deal or be a bench guy, and can Blalock play the OF?

      Reply
  6. bannister19

    15 years ago

    This is not backup. This is just bad.
    Why would they sign him over Jermaine Dye? Hank Blalock?

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  7. RiverKKiller999

    15 years ago

    Lets just say the Dodgers Outfielders get injured and you have no other choice but to put Garret Anderson in LF .( I know I know it won’t happen ,just sayin)You are gonna wish your Dodgers had the DH rule .His defense is terrible.Good thing its only a minor league deal.

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    • UnknownPoster

      15 years ago

      If someone gets hurt and goes on the DL, Xavier Paul will be called up to start. Anderson will not get back to back starts this season, if he is even in the majors, mark my words.

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      • RiverKKiller999

        15 years ago

        Yeah I know…I’m just saying if you had no other choice but to put Anderson in you would be wishing you had the DH rule.He’s slow as a slug ,his offense is ok I guess.

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        • UnknownPoster

          15 years ago

          Oh I know he is horrible in the field. If there is a time when someone gets hurt, someone will be called up and Anderson will remain on the bench…

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        • UnknownPoster

          15 years ago

          Oh I know he is horrible in the field. If there is a time when someone gets hurt, someone will be called up and Anderson will remain on the bench…

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      • RiverKKiller999

        15 years ago

        Yeah I know…I’m just saying if you had no other choice but to put Anderson in you would be wishing you had the DH rule.He’s slow as a slug ,his offense is ok I guess.

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      • Guest 2090

        15 years ago

        Don’t forget our good friend Trayvon Robinson!

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        • UnknownPoster

          15 years ago

          I want Robinson to get a full year in the minors to prove that last year was a breakout, not a fluke. He shouldnt be on the MLB team until, at the earliest, September..

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          • Guest 2094

            15 years ago

            Who knows if that team will even be the Dodgers by then. Possible Adrian Gonzalez chip?

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          • Guest 2094

            15 years ago

            Who knows if that team will even be the Dodgers by then. Possible Adrian Gonzalez chip?

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        • UnknownPoster

          15 years ago

          I want Robinson to get a full year in the minors to prove that last year was a breakout, not a fluke. He shouldnt be on the MLB team until, at the earliest, September..

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      • Guest 2090

        15 years ago

        Don’t forget our good friend Trayvon Robinson!

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    • UnknownPoster

      15 years ago

      If someone gets hurt and goes on the DL, Xavier Paul will be called up to start. Anderson will not get back to back starts this season, if he is even in the majors, mark my words.

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    • bleedDODGERblue

      15 years ago

      We already signed Reed Johnson and Brian Giles and have had Jason Repko for forever, just really don’t get this signing..

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    • bleedDODGERblue

      15 years ago

      We already signed Reed Johnson and Brian Giles and have had Jason Repko for forever, just really don’t get this signing..

      Reply
    • bleedDODGERblue

      15 years ago

      Not to mention Xavier Paul, forgot him, thanks lakersdodgers4life

      Reply
      • redlake

        15 years ago

        Xavier Paul and Repko should both get good looks in Spring Training.Paul appears to have good tools and personally I think he could be a candidate for the number 4 outfielder if given an opportunity to prove himself. Of course that’s not going to happen but I wish we would quit dinking around with players who are done. Look at it this way every inning that these washed up guys get in spring training costs the opportunity to give players like Paul and Repko the opportunity display their talents.They do have talent and the potential to make this team, also, the more their talents are displayed the more potential they have for future trade value (assuming that Frank would ever allow a trade).

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        • UnknownPoster

          15 years ago

          The Dodgers came out and said that Paul wont be the 4th OF because they want him to get playing time, somewhere. They feel he has the potential to be an everyday starter and they dont want him waste a yr sitting on the bench, similar to DeWitt…

          Regarding Repko… I have no idea what they are doing with him

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          • thegrayrace

            15 years ago

            Perhaps they just fear Repko will turn into the next Jayson Werth if they let him go… personally, I don’t understand why we keep him if he’s not going to get a shot as 4th outfielder. That’s probably all he’ll ever be good for. He’s fine defensively, but his contact skills are abysmal.

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            • UnknownPoster

              15 years ago

              I don’t think that’s the thought because Repko simply doesn’t have the same talent Werth had. Werth had all the talent you want, but was hurt for years and wasn’t getting any better. I wonder if it’s more Repko not wanting to leave the team rather than vice versa(he has been here for 10 years…)

              Sent from my iPod

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      • ivdown

        15 years ago

        Not a chance in hell that he makes the big roster now. Ughhh.

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    • bleedDODGERblue

      15 years ago

      Not to mention Xavier Paul, forgot him, thanks lakersdodgers4life

      Reply
  8. RiverKKiller999

    15 years ago

    Lets just say the Dodgers Outfielders get injured and you have no other choice but to put Garret Anderson in LF .( I know I know it won’t happen ,just sayin)You are gonna wish your Dodgers had the DH rule .His defense is terrible.Good thing its only a minor league deal.

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  9. 3david

    15 years ago

    I hope the Dodgers have a “Hover-Round” for Garret to roam the outfield.

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  10. 3david

    15 years ago

    I hope the Dodgers have a “Hover-Round” for Garret to roam the outfield.

    Reply
  11. GScott

    15 years ago

    The Dodgers need a left-handed hitter off the bench who doesn’t have an arthritic shoulder (Doug M.) or knees ( B. Giles). Ned Colletti’s MO is to stockpile talent because as he said today, “it’s not a baseball month, it’s a baseball season”. We were going to carry five outfielders anyway because Manny needs days off without compromising the bench. This almost assuredly means we will carry 12 pitchers, 5 outfielders (think Manny, Ethier, Kemp, Reed Johnson and Anderson), and 6 infielders and 2 catchers. Because our infield options can’t REALLY play the outfield, we are forced to carry more depth there. The Anderson signing is in no way meant to provide outfield depth, but rather, it provides bench depth for days Reed Johnson plays the field.

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    • thegrayrace

      15 years ago

      Blake is adequate in LF. He played plenty of OF in Cleveland. 2005-2006 he was a full-time RFer, don’t think he’d have a problem with LF.

      Once Amazega gets healthy he’ll also eliminate the need for a 5th OFer.

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  12. GScott

    15 years ago

    The Dodgers need a left-handed hitter off the bench who doesn’t have an arthritic shoulder (Doug M.) or knees ( B. Giles). Ned Colletti’s MO is to stockpile talent because as he said today, “it’s not a baseball month, it’s a baseball season”. We were going to carry five outfielders anyway because Manny needs days off without compromising the bench. This almost assuredly means we will carry 12 pitchers, 5 outfielders (think Manny, Ethier, Kemp, Reed Johnson and Anderson), and 6 infielders and 2 catchers. Because our infield options can’t REALLY play the outfield, we are forced to carry more depth there. The Anderson signing is in no way meant to provide outfield depth, but rather, it provides bench depth for days Reed Johnson plays the field.

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  13. PenosCabell

    15 years ago

    Ned sucks.

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    • bleedDODGERblue

      15 years ago

      McCourt sucks, he’s the one restricting how much Colletti can spend

      Reply
    • bleedDODGERblue

      15 years ago

      McCourt sucks, he’s the one restricting how much Colletti can spend

      Reply
  14. PenosCabell

    15 years ago

    Ned sucks.

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  15. Dirtbag Blues

    15 years ago

    Just a minor league deal. Really, people, get over it.

    Reply
  16. Dirtbag Blues

    15 years ago

    Just a minor league deal. Really, people, get over it.

    Reply
  17. jcdodger

    15 years ago

    minor league eal guys….minor league deal…just have to see if he makes the team 1st & then we can complain

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  18. jcdodger

    15 years ago

    minor league eal guys….minor league deal…just have to see if he makes the team 1st & then we can complain

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  19. PenosCabell

    15 years ago

    Money is still being spent here. Half a mil here, half a mil there. It all adds up. This is just more money being wasted. There are other, younger options, who deserve a chance.

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    • Dirtbag Blues

      15 years ago

      No its not. THat’s the thing with these minor league deals. It’s non guaranteed. If he sucks in spring training we cut him and lose nothing (or next to nothing.) Zero risk.

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      • PenosCabell

        15 years ago

        Next to nothing? Garrett Anderson will get paid something. It may not be a lot of money but he’ll get something reguardless of him making the team or not.

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        • Dirtbag Blues

          15 years ago

          He’ll get paid a a month’s worth of a minor league salary for showing up to spring training. We can then cut him, and pay him nothing, send him to the minors, and continue to pay a minor league salary, or send him to the big club and pay him 6 figures.

          Like I said, right now we’re on the hook for next to nothing. If it was any more than that you would never see small market clubs hand out non-roster invitations.

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        • Dirtbag Blues

          15 years ago

          He’ll get paid a a month’s worth of a minor league salary for showing up to spring training. We can then cut him, and pay him nothing, send him to the minors, and continue to pay a minor league salary, or send him to the big club and pay him 6 figures.

          Like I said, right now we’re on the hook for next to nothing. If it was any more than that you would never see small market clubs hand out non-roster invitations.

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      • PenosCabell

        15 years ago

        Next to nothing? Garrett Anderson will get paid something. It may not be a lot of money but he’ll get something reguardless of him making the team or not.

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    • Dirtbag Blues

      15 years ago

      No its not. THat’s the thing with these minor league deals. It’s non guaranteed. If he sucks in spring training we cut him and lose nothing (or next to nothing.) Zero risk.

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    • bleedDODGERblue

      15 years ago

      This is exactly what I think when people post ”its just a minor league deal, get over it.” For having limited spending this year we seem to make a lot of unecessary minor league signings

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      • Dirtbag Blues

        15 years ago

        I assure you, the Dodgers have made no more minor league deals this year than usual, it just seems that way because of the lack of major league deals. And again, minor league deals cost the team viturally nothing unless the guy makes the big club. If he can’t cut it in spring training, we let him go and lose nothing.

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      • Dirtbag Blues

        15 years ago

        I assure you, the Dodgers have made no more minor league deals this year than usual, it just seems that way because of the lack of major league deals. And again, minor league deals cost the team viturally nothing unless the guy makes the big club. If he can’t cut it in spring training, we let him go and lose nothing.

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    • bleedDODGERblue

      15 years ago

      This is exactly what I think when people post ”its just a minor league deal, get over it.” For having limited spending this year we seem to make a lot of unecessary minor league signings

      Reply
  20. PenosCabell

    15 years ago

    Money is still being spent here. Half a mil here, half a mil there. It all adds up. This is just more money being wasted. There are other, younger options, who deserve a chance.

    Reply
  21. 3david

    15 years ago

    I hope the Dodgers have a Hover-Round for Garret to patrol the outfield.

    Reply
    • bleedDODGERblue

      15 years ago

      Does this really deserve to be posted twice?

      Reply
    • bleedDODGERblue

      15 years ago

      Does this really deserve to be posted twice?

      Reply
    • Big Davey

      15 years ago

      “Hey guys! I got a hilarious joke! Isn’t it funny?!”

      (Silence).

      20 minutes later…

      “Hey guys! I got a hilarious joke! You should really laugh at it!”

      (Multiple palms to foreheads).

      Reply
      • bleedDODGERblue

        15 years ago

        Haha exactly what i thought

        Reply
      • bleedDODGERblue

        15 years ago

        Haha exactly what i thought

        Reply
    • Big Davey

      15 years ago

      “Hey guys! I got a hilarious joke! Isn’t it funny?!”

      (Silence).

      20 minutes later…

      “Hey guys! I got a hilarious joke! You should really laugh at it!”

      (Multiple palms to foreheads).

      Reply
  22. goldenglove002

    15 years ago

    Really not a horrible guy to have as a backup. If I remember correctly he did pretty well as a PH when put into that role by the Braves last year. So a decent bench bat, just keep him out of the OF.

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  23. goldenglove002

    15 years ago

    Really not a horrible guy to have as a backup. If I remember correctly he did pretty well as a PH when put into that role by the Braves last year. So a decent bench bat, just keep him out of the OF.

    Reply
  24. Big Davey

    15 years ago

    The Dodgers should trade Matt Kemp, Clayton Kershaw and Kevin Brown for Rusty Greer and John VanderWal. That’s the ticket.
    And then cut Manny Ramierez. Just cut him.

    Reply
  25. Big Davey

    15 years ago

    The Dodgers should trade Matt Kemp, Clayton Kershaw and Kevin Brown for Rusty Greer and John VanderWal. That’s the ticket.
    And then cut Manny Ramierez. Just cut him.

    Reply
  26. flumesalot

    15 years ago

    Well Brian Giles’ stay with LA is officially longer than Marcus’ quick visit to the parking lot… but now pretty much over. Still think DouggieM is the guy.

    Reply
  27. flumesalot

    15 years ago

    Well Brian Giles’ stay with LA is officially longer than Marcus’ quick visit to the parking lot… but now pretty much over. Still think DouggieM is the guy.

    Reply
  28. flumesalot

    15 years ago

    Biggest reason for having these guys in on invites: None of them have ever taken out any teams’ starting shortstop for the season in the third week of spring training.

    Reply
  29. flumesalot

    15 years ago

    Biggest reason for having these guys in on invites: None of them have ever taken out any teams’ starting shortstop for the season in the third week of spring training.

    Reply
  30. Ricky Bones

    15 years ago

    “The 37-year-old can opt out of his contract if he doesn’t find himself on the Dodgers’ major league roster by a certain date.”

    Can’t any player opt out of his contract at any time he wishes?

    Reply
    • John W

      15 years ago

      No, not any player can opt out of his contract. That is why you have a contract to begin with, otherwise a player having a good year will “opt out” and demand more money.

      Reply
      • Ricky Bones

        15 years ago

        No, players can opt out if they decided to. There’s consequences and penalties for doing so, but they can do it.

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  31. Ricky Bones

    15 years ago

    “The 37-year-old can opt out of his contract if he doesn’t find himself on the Dodgers’ major league roster by a certain date.”

    Can’t any player opt out of his contract at any time he wishes?

    Reply
  32. tyler41

    15 years ago

    HUGE pick up for the Dodgers

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    • vtadave

      15 years ago

      Tyler41 – I’d be worried more about Madison Bumgarner’s 87 mph fastball he was lobbing up there yesterday. Or we could talk about those great Giants’ moves this offseason: Byung-Hyun Kim, Guillermo Mota, Todd Wellemeyer, etc.

      This is an inconsequential signing. Reed Johnson is the #4 OF and Xavier Paul is injury insurance. Garrett Anderson, in the unlikely event he actually makes the team, is a LH PH. Pretty simple.

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      • tyler41

        15 years ago

        I looked for a piece that talked about Bumgarner throwin 87 couldn’t find one.. not sure where you got that but I did see Lincecum was only throwin 91.. these guys have been to camp for what two weeks why would I be worried? Bumgarner threw 2 scoreless innings and he’s our version of Clayton Kershaw. The only difference is he’s our 5 starter not our 1 or 2.. you know I gotta give you LA fans a rough time lets face it you’ve had a terrible offseason which I understand why but the fact is I can’t remember the Dodgers being this quiet in free agency in a long time

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        • vtadave

          15 years ago

          It was on the Rotowire site and link was to Henry Schulman’s Twitter account 87-89 mph actually…yeah still early, but he was way down over the second half of 2009 as well. Not trying to talk smack, but I’d be worried. Please don’t compare him to Clayton Kershaw just yet. Not even close.

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        • ivdown

          15 years ago

          People have been reporting since the end of last season that Bumgarner’s velocity has been down by a ton, and I haven’t seen anything talking about him regaining his speed. It might be different now that Spring Training has started, though.

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        • ivdown

          15 years ago

          It has been a tough off-season, but with the team the Dodgers already had in place, it didn’t need to be a huge off-season, luckily.

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          • tyler41

            15 years ago

            no doubt, the Dodgers will be fine

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        • UnknownPoster

          15 years ago

          it was a series of tweets, and as vtadave said, it was Henry Schulman reporting.. I believe there are graphs on fangrapghs showing his velocity sitting in the 87-90 range for the couple innings he threw…

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        • UnknownPoster

          15 years ago

          Bumgarner and Kershaw… AHAHA. Im sorry, but not even close. Kershaw has been in the mid 90s for most of his career and has always had the curve. Bumgarner’s best pitch was the FB and now it is in the high 80s and his slider/curve isnt great. He was dominating on the FB and now it is gone… what will he dominate on? Kershaw was closer to a complete project coming out of HS than Bumgarner is now…

          If you get an email, it was originally misplace in a response to another one of your points.

          Here are the links about Bumgarner’s velocity:

          “PITCHf/x had Bumgarner at 88.9 mph avg on 11 FB in his first inn and 88.1 on 8 FB in his 2nd inn, vs ’09 MLB avg of 89.2”

          twitter.com/fastballs/status/9943470026

          And “@keithlaw Bumgarner was 87-88 in his second inning today.”

          twitter.com/keithlaw/status/9941604608

          There are either problems or he was never in the mid 90s…

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          • tyler41

            15 years ago

            yea i guess we cant expect a 20 year old who just completed his first year full season in a major league system to come up in september and lose mph on his fastball? and he’s supposed to come out his first start in spring throwin in the mid 90s? what are you guys saying Lincecum was throwin aroun 91 so is that what I should expect out of him when the opener is here? Obviously not. You can look into it whichever way you want the fact is if Bumgarner is what he’s supposed to be the Dodgers and the rest of MLB is in for a struggle with Lincecum, Cain, and Bumgarner anchoring our rotation.. and why not compare Bumgarner to Kershaw? All I ever heard when Kershaw was coming up was how great he was supposed to be, I even heard he was gonna be the Dodgers Lincecum, now things are turned around and I’m not supposed to say anything? I guess Baseball America and every other MiLB rating system must be way off with this guy…

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            • tyler41

              15 years ago

              excuse me second full year in a system

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            • UnknownPoster

              15 years ago

              I always get concerned when pitchers lose velocity. It is understandable that he loses velocity at the end of the year because his arm tired. However the fact that he still pitching means he wasn’t hurt. Then he comes in his first ST game and is pitching like he didn’t just have 6 months off… If he remains there all ST, there is a LOT to be worried about.

              No one is worried about lincecum because he didn’t lose velocity at the end of the year…

              If Bumgarner finds velocity and refines his 2ndary pitches, then yea, the MLB are going to face a lot of pitching. However at this point, I’m not worried.

              Why not compare kershaw and Bumgarner? Kershaw sat in the mid 90s for most of his MiLB career and never had velocity problems. He also has had a killer curve from the get go, something Bumgarner doesn’t have. And kershaw was compared to Lincecum because they were drafted nearly next to each other and have the potential to dominate anyone in the majors

              Most, if not all, scouts said that Bumgarner will be great if he is in the mid 90s not high 80s. He will not be the ace you seem to think he will be at 87. For your sake, you better hope he gets plenty of time in the minors because,IMO, he isn’t nearly ready to be in the majors the whole year

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              • tyler41

                15 years ago

                fair enough there arent many pitchers in baseball who can sit at 87 and make a long career out of it.. Bumgarner has aruably had better minor league stats then Kershaw. Kershaw, in 3 minor league seasons, went 12-10 2.49 ERA 276 k’s in 220.1 innings (damn) 1.12 whip 6.4 hits/9 0.4 HR/9 3.7 BB/9 and 11.3 k’s/9 vs. Bumgarners (2 seasons) 27-5 record 1.65 ERA 256 k’s in 273 innings .974 WHIP 7.0 hits/9 .3 HR/9 1.8 BB/9 and 8.4 k’s/9.. I’d say thats comparable.. and yea Molina was the second best hitter on the team last year so getting him and Uribe back plus seeing what Freddy Sanchez can do for a whole year including Huff and DeRosa.. without a doubt thats an upgrade for the offense.. If bumgarner is still throwin 87 by the time the season starts then I will be worried

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                • UnknownPoster

                  15 years ago

                  I should start by saying that I don’t think Bumgarner is a bad prospect, as you posted, his stats are really similar to Kershaws. However, without the velocity I can’t see him being able to succeed with the big boys, and I think you agree. One thing I noticed is that Bumgarner had a low walk rate but didn’t have a great K rate. Reading more and more prospect sites Ive noticed a trend that low walks and low Ks means the pitcher is relying on the hitter to chase his pitches and get weak grounders and flyballs. However, that strategy usually doesn’t work long in the majors. The hitters are too patient. Bumgarner having to go into the zone more may limit his productivness…

                  And your comment about Molina was my point. When your second Best hitter is Bengie Molina you aren’t going to score runs. And DeRosa and Huff won’t help much… You need another source of power besides Sandoval and Molina. Unless you have Joe Mauer catching, your team shouldn’t rely on the catcher to be a big power source

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  33. tyler41

    15 years ago

    HUGE pick up for the Dodgers

    Reply
  34. sfgiants2010

    15 years ago

    he “held his own” against lefties with a .714 OPS but didn’t against righties with a .701 OPS? Boo hoo, what’s that? Like 4 more walks?

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  35. sfgiants2010

    15 years ago

    he “held his own” against lefties with a .714 OPS but didn’t against righties with a .701 OPS? Boo hoo, what’s that? Like 4 more walks?

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  36. dbigbaddad

    15 years ago

    Well it seems like the Dodgers are covering there bases should Manny decide to be Manny (in Boston). He has already said he is not here next year so why should he play????? I hope it is not the case and it is Manny we are talking about……………………..

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  37. Guest 2103

    15 years ago

    I love GA, but what the hell?!?!

    Reply
  38. tyler41

    15 years ago

    Just a question and for once I’m honestly not tryin to rag on LA.. but is anyone worried with what we saw in his last year of Boston that Manny might try to do that again in LA? The guy seems happy to me in LA but it worries me about when it comes to drafting him in fantasy baseball lol.. just a little ominous that he shows up day 1 sayin this is it in LA

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    • Guest 2105

      15 years ago

      He has no power to demand a trade. If he goes nutty hes done for good.

      Reply
    • Tommy_Blackjack

      15 years ago

      Ty, let me rap at ya. I don’t think this a Manny being Manny trick or hijink. It’s not like he sought some reporter in the Camelback locker room just to say, “I won’t be here next year.” He was asked about his future in baseball after his contract is up, and he simply said he didn’t know where he’d be, but he more than likely won’t be with the Dodgers. I really don’t know how this became a huge issue, because most fans I know agree with me that we already knew that. None of his teammates seemed to mind it either. I really don’t get why people try to make Manny seem so bad. I honestly credit both him and Casey Blake for really helping turn this team around, not just for their skills playing, but for helping the younger guys to mature. I don’t know who taught our young guys how to play baseball, but I think Manny and Casey have taught them how to play everyday, and how to love every minute of it.

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      • tyler41

        15 years ago

        No question Manny has been a great influence in that clubhouse and the stuff Blake has done for that team, on and off the field, has been underated no doubt. It works because Manny is just like one of the kids, I’ve always loved Manny and its been depressing seeing him in LA but I respect the hell out of the guy and I’d agree he’s done more for LA in a year and a half then I’ve seen a guy do for a team in a while.

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    • markjsunz

      15 years ago

      No I am worried how a 38 year old man can produce on a major league level without steroids. Prior to the steroid era 38 year old players always declined with age. Then Barry Bonds shows up with a head the size of Secratariat and he is pulling everything into the ocean.

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      • tyler41

        15 years ago

        maybe I read that wrong and your not even tryin to rip on Barry, well you are, but also on Manny..? Barry Bonds wasn’t the first baseball player to use steriods and he won’t be the last..i still stand by what i said even if i over reacted. Barry Bonds was a top 10 player of all time without roids and with them it turned him into arguably the greatest ever

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        • markjsunz

          15 years ago

          You can think whatever you want so do not sweat it. But he is a cheat, he took the money and the fame. At least we will not see him and his horse size head in the hall of fame.

          Reply
      • tyler41

        15 years ago

        moderator probably wont even post my first response

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