The 2005 Dodger Offseason Thread

[mojorisin71]

I thought I'd start this thread to keep track of all the moves that DePodesta will do to "improve" the team.

Carrara, Wunsch opt for free agency

Keep Wunsch, dump Carrara. That's all I have to say.

[west coast orange and black]

new seats for dodger stadium

"The Dodgers plan to tear out every seat in the ballpark this winter and replace them with new seats in pastel shades — sky blue, turquoise, light orange and yellow — that evoke the original look of Dodger Stadium."

old-school is cool. but replacing "aisle" for "section" i think is just plain horrible.
isn't dodger stadium the only yard to use that term?

here is the story on the new seats.

[DownUnderDodger]

I will watch this thread with interest!! I hope they do some rebuilding not just go out and try to do a "Steinbrenner"!!

[mojorisin71]

Update:

Dodgers sign Cruz to an extension

Colletti next GM candidate for Dodgers

It's official. McCourt does not know anything about Dodger tradition.

[Jake83]

I saw on KCAL 9 on Tuesday noght that the Dodgers are selling the old seats for I believe 300 a pair.

[ElCaminoSS]

"The Dodgers plan to tear out every seat in the ballpark this winter and replace them with new seats in pastel shades — sky blue, turquoise, light orange and yellow — that evoke the original look of Dodger Stadium."

From now on lets all sit on mcourts head

[mojorisin71]

Dodgers talk trade with Marlins

Great. The last thing we need is to revive the LoDuca debate.

[mojorisin71]

DODGER FREE AGENTS:

RHP Jeff Weaver
RHP Elmer Dessens
1B Olmedo Saenz
3B/SS/OF Jose Valentin
LHP Kelly Wunsch
C Paul Bako

FREE AGENT SIGNINGS:

SS Rafael Furcal



Notice anything wrong here? As in spending $13 M for a shortstop that we don't really need?

[Jake83]

Two words Barry Zito . You better trade for him Colleti

[mojorisin71]

Only if Colletti can work out a contract extension. Zito will be a free agent at the end of 2006.

[Jake83]

Only if Colletti can work out a contract extension. Zito will be a free agent at the end of 2006.

By trading for him we can get him for alot cheaper than if he goes on the open market

[mojorisin71]

By trading for him we can get him for alot cheaper than if he goes on the open market

Yeah, but I don't want to lose some prospects for a potential one-year rental.

[Jake83]

Yeah, but I don't want to lose some prospects for a potential one-year rental.

Zito with the Dodgers would be perfect. He'll be a big fan favorite. He is home. He is a winner and would be nasty at Chavez Ravine. I doubt they would trade for him unless a contract extension was worked out. Look what the Braves gave up for Hudson. If he could package Choi it would be perfect

[Jake83]

McCourt will interview former Boston manager Grady Little in Dallas today


Colleti will talk with Scott Boras about Weaver, Millwood, Washburn and Rogers

Coleeti will talk with Barry Axlerod Matt Morris' agent

Izzy was suprised at the signing at Furcal but called him " A friend of mine A great player and a great guy
Izzy is willing to move to 2nd

Kent didn;t comment about a move to 1st allthough

[mojorisin71]

DODGER FREE AGENTS:

RHP Jeff Weaver
LHP Kelly Wunsch
RHP Giovanni Carrara

ARBITRATION ELIGIBLE:

C/1B Jason Phillips
1B Hee-Seop Choi
OF Milton Bradley

FREE AGENT SIGNINGS:

SS Rafael Furcal

PLAYERS KEPT:

1B/3B Olmedo Saenz
OF Jose Cruz, Jr.

SUBTRACTIONS:

LHP Wilson Alvarez (retired)
RHP Darren Dreifort (retired)
C Paul Bako (not offered arbitration)
RHP Elmer Dessens (signed 2-year deal with KC)
2B/SS/OF Jose Valentin (signed minor-league deal with NYM)