Los Angeles Dodgers Wiretap

Wolf, Dodgers Agree To $8 Million, One-Year Deal

Randy Wolf and the Dodgers finalized an $8 million, one-year contract on Tuesday.

Wolf gets $7.5 million next year, and the Dodgers have a $9 million option for 2008 with a $500,000 buyout. His 2008 salary would become guaranteed if Wolf pitches 180 innings next season.

Via AP


Boston's Asking Price For Manny Too High?

The Boston Red Sox have discussed trading Manny Ramirez with the Dodgers, but are currently seeking more in return than the club is willing to send for the slugger.

According to a source, the Red Sox want three players, including Matt Kemp, the top outfield prospect in the organization.

Via Los Angeles Times


Mets And Dodgers Lead Charge For Lugo, Boston Fades

The Red Sox are believed to be fading from the top of the suitor list for free agent Julio Lugo.

The New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers, the team that traded for Lugo during last season, are believed to be the most aggressive pursuers.

Via Boston Herald


Dodgers Nov 2006 Archive

  • Source: Manny Could Be Dealt By Saturday

    According to baseball sources, the Red Sox are very agressively shopping Manny Ramirez, as his value has never been higher.

  • Wolf To Sign With The Dodgers

    Two baseball sources said on Sunday that Randy Wolf is expected to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

  • D-Backs, Giants, Padres And Dodgers In Hunt For Mulder

    Mark Mulder is unlikely to be ready at the start of the regular season because of September shoulder surgery.

  • Pierre, Dodgers Finalize Deal

    Juan Pierre and the Dodgers finalized a $44 million, five-year contract, giving the club another dangerous threat at the top of the lineup.

  • Nomar Gets Two-Years, $18.5 Million

    The Dodgers on Monday announced the re-signing of National League Comeback Player of the Year Nomar Garciaparra to a two-year contract reportedly worth $18.

  • Pierre Close To Deal With Dodgers

    The Dodgers are close to signing Juan Pierre, according to Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.

  • Nomar Is Staying With Dodgers

    Nomar Garciaparra is staying with the Los Angeles Dodgers, agreeing to a two-year contract.

  • Schmidt Up Next For The Dodgers?

    Now that the Dodgers have locked up Nomar Garciaparra, they're expected to make a run at adding a veteran starter in Jason Schmidt.

  • Soriano Seeking 7 Years, $120 Million

    The Dodgers informed outfielder Alfonso Soriano's representatives that they are interested in signing him ? even though he reportedly is seeking a seven-year, $120 million deal.

  • Dodgers And Nomar On The Verge Of Two-Year Deal

    The Dodgers are on the verge of giving oft-injured Nomar Garciaparra a two-year deal.

  • Bill Mueller Retires To Front Office Job With Dodgers

    Former AL batting champion Bill Mueller, limited to 32 games with the Dodgers last season before undergoing what turned out to be career-ending knee surgery, retired Friday and will serve as a special assistant to GM Ned Colletti.

  • Report: Garciaparra, Dodgers Close To Signing Multi-Year Deal

    The Los Angeles Times reported on Thursday night that the Dodgers will offer free agent, Normar Garciaparra, a multiyear contract with a higher base salary than the incentive-laden deal he played with last season.

  • Red Sox Close To Signing Drew?

    Multiple sources say they are set to sign free-agent outfielder J.D. Drew, for a 4-year, $48 million deal.

  • Dodgers, White Sox Plan To Move Spring Homes To Glendale

    The Dodgers and White Sox are negotiating to move their spring training bases to Glendale, with the teams possibly sharing a stadium in the Phoenix suburb as early as 2008.

  • Padres Will Be In On Drew Chase

    The Padres decided Friday that they will explore the chances of signing right fielder J.

  • Reds Sign Bubba Crosby

    Outfielder Bubba Crosby has not done much on the major league level, but the Reds evidently think he might be productive.

  • Drew Opts Out Of Contract

    Los Angeles Dodgers' outfielder J.D. Drew has opted out of the final three years of his contract and is now an unrestricted free agent.

  • The Bids For Matsuzaka Are In

    The Seibu Lions have four days to accept or reject the top bid.

  • Nomar Open To Other Positions

    Nomar Garciaparra would be "open-minded" about "playing first base, third base, maybe the outfield."

  • Gagne's $12 Million Option Declined By Dodgers

    Eric Gagne's $12 million option was declined Friday by the Dodgers, making the former NL Cy Young Award winner a free agent.

  • Maddux Wins Record-Tying 16th Gold Glove Award

    Greg Maddux won his 16th Gold Glove on Friday, tying the record shared by pitcher Jim Kaat and third baseman Brooks Robinson.

  • Zito, Weaver, Maddux Among Players To Test Free Agency

    The Athletics essentially knew that Barry Zito would test the waters of free agency this winter.