Key Free Agent Dates

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By Matt on November 22, 2009 5:07 PM 3
Courtesy of Ken Gurnick, the Dodgers writer for mlb.com.


·         Nov. 20: Free agency begins at 12:01a on Friday, Nov. 20.

·         Nov. 20: 40-man rosters must be set by 11:59p on Friday, Nov. 20

·         Dec. 1: Date to offer arbitration to eligible players, must be offered by 11:59p on Tuesday, Dec. 1

·         Dec. 7: Date for players to accept arbitration, must be accepted by 11:59p on Monday, Dec. 7

·         Dec. 12: Date to offer contracts to unsigned players, must be offered by 11:59p on Saturday, Dec. 12

A major move coming?

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By Matt on November 21, 2009 7:01 AM 2
The Los Angeles Dodgers aren't going to commit big money or years to any free agent this year, and in fact, there is only one player that it would make sense for the Dodgers to offer a decent sized contract.
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Kemp, Hudson deserving of Gold Gloves

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By Matt on November 12, 2009 5:03 PM 3
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When I came home from the gym yesterday afternoon, I walked in my front door and turned on the television just in time.
Just as I turned it on, ESPN's bottomline was running across the National League Gold Glove winners.
Of course, the outfielders were listed last and for some reason Matt Kemp was the last outfielder listed.
My head nearly exploded when I saw Shane Victorino and Michael Bourn's names first, but I ridded the thoughts of murdering someone when our boy's named came across.
I was elated.
Kemp, though not as good an outfielder yet as he will be, was very, very deserving of a National League Gold Glove.
He had just two errors and finished the year with 14 assists.
He's great right now, but the crazy thing is I think he can get even better. Sometimes his routes are a little questionable, and he would probably admit that, but he certainly saves more runs than any outfielder I've seen.
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Wanted: Two good pitchers

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By Matt on November 9, 2009 3:04 PM 9
The Dodgers need pitching, we know that. They need it bad, actually and a front line starter would be preferred.
However, we fans are getting the sense this is going to be a quiet off-season and that upsets us. Instead of taking the necessary steps to become a serious World Series contender, this team is going to plug the gaps.
Let's discuss who's out there and weigh the pros and cons.
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What's with Manny?

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By Matt on November 4, 2009 2:35 PM 8
The Dodgers are facing a very crucial off-season and the moves they make will go a long way in determining if this team takes the next step forward, or falls behind.
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