Nov 27, 2008 10:50 AM EST
Free-agent shortstop Rafael Furcal is close to selecting a team as he begins comparing the offers he has received.
"Before Monday or Tuesday, we'll have it down to at least two teams," Furcal's agent Paul Kinzer said Wednesday.
Oakland and San Francisco have been two of Furcal's most ardent suitors, and Kinzer said that two other teams remain in consideration.
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Dodgers' owner Frank McCourt hinted Tuesday that the team might be reluctant to sweeten the offer they made Manny Ramirez.
"There's nothing that's gotten better in the economy since that time," McCourt said. "You can interpret that how you like."
McCourt also said that the ball is "100 percent" in Manny's court at this point in the negotiations.
"We made what I consider an aggressive offer, particularly in light of the economy," McCourt said. "We were hoping to get something done quickly. That didn't happen. We'll continue to make decisions in the best interest of the club, both short-term and long-term."
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Nov 26, 2008 12:05 AM EST
Andy Pettitte has spoken more than once with his former manager Joe Torre about joining the Dodgers, according to major-league sources.
His first choice is to stay with the Yankees. The Yankees say they want him back. But at the moment, the Yankees are focused on the top free-agent starting pitchers ? CC Sabathia, A.J. Burnett, and Derek Lowe.
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Dodgers Nov 2008 Archive
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Boston Herald | Nov 25, 2008
Agent Scott Boras denied a report that the Red Sox have offered free-agent catcher Jason Varitek a contract, which has spurred rumors that he could sign elsewhere.
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Los Angeles Times | Nov 25, 2008
The Dodgers have a plan in place if they can't re-sign Rafael Furcal.
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Boston Globe | Nov 24, 2008
Dodgers' third base coach Larry Bowa believes that the team needs to re-sign free-agent outfielder Manny Ramirez.
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Pioneer Press | Nov 24, 2008
Free-agent third baseman Casey Blake reportedly would like to play for the Twins, but the team isn't thrilled with giving him a three-year deal.
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Los Angeles Times | Nov 24, 2008
Free-agent shortstop Rafael Furcal told El Caribe that he would return from his native Dominican Republic to the United States on Monday to sign a contract.
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SI.com | Nov 23, 2008
The Braves, Dodgers, and Mets are believed to be among teams that have inquired about Rangers starting pitchers Kevin Millwood and Vicente Padilla.
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Boston Globe | Nov 23, 2008
Andre Ethier credits Manny Ramirez for having a positive influence on his play at the plate.
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New York Daily News | Nov 23, 2008
Derek Lowe is becoming a hotter commodity on the free agent market than the Mets expected, and they are reportedly considering passing on the pitcher.
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AP | Nov 23, 2008
Dodgers' RHP Chad Billingsley had surgery on Saturday after fracturing his left leg at his Reading, Pa. home on Friday.
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SI.com | Nov 21, 2008
Derek Lowe is drawing interest from a long list of teams, including the Mets, Braves, Phillies, Giants, Mariners, Yankees, Red Sox, and Dodgers.
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Star Tribune | Nov 21, 2008
The Twins and Casey Blake have made progress discussing the framework of a potential deal, length, and general salary range, his agent Jim McDowell said Thursday.
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SI.com | Nov 20, 2008
The Yankees intended to make four-year offers on A.J. Burnett and Derek Lowe for about $14-15 million annually, essentially $60 million each.
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Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel | Nov 20, 2008
An agent familiar with the situation said Wednesday he expected the San Francisco Giants to make an offer to CC Sabathia's agents.
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Newsday | Nov 20, 2008
CC Sabathia is having a hard time finding a team that can come close to offering him a contract similar to what the Yankees offered.
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Star-Ledger | Nov 19, 2008
If the Blue Jays decide to keep Roy Halladay, the Dodgers might be more inclined to go after CC Sabathia and bid with the Yankees.
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Newsday | Nov 19, 2008
The Mets continue to maintain communication with free agent Raul Iba?ez, but they'll face competition.
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FoxSports | Nov 19, 2008
Scott Boras, according to executives with two different teams interested in Derek Lowe, is telling clubs he wants "a Zito-type contract" for the free-agent right-hander.
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Boston Herald | Nov 18, 2008
The Yankees have had talks with free agent pitchers Derek Lowe and A.J. Burnett.
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ESPN | Nov 18, 2008
Peter Gammons recently took the pulse of several general managers, and their replies were intriguing.
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ESPN | Nov 18, 2008
The Dodgers, according to Peter Gammons, haven't given up on getting Larry Lucchino to go west and bring their business into the 21st century.
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MLB.com | Nov 14, 2008
As expected, the Dodgers have withdrawn the contract offer they extended to free agent Manny Ramirez a week ago, but they will continue negotiations.
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MLB Blogs | Nov 14, 2008
With Greg Maddux retiring, the Dodgers see the possible addition of Randy Johnson has an opportunity to fill in as an innings eater and a veteran presence on a young rotation.
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FoxSports | Nov 13, 2008
Sources say the Braves will attempt to sign Rafael Furcal if they acquire Jake Peavy from San Diego.
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MLB.com | Nov 13, 2008
Responding to media speculation that the Dodgers want to trade Russell Martin, Ned Colletti said the opposite is true.
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Boston Globe | Nov 13, 2008
Scott Boras doesn't believe the Dodgers' offer of $60M over three years is a serious offer to keep Manny Ramirez.
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ESPN | Nov 12, 2008
Manny Ramirez will reportedly be guaranteed at least $45 million if he accepts the Dodgers' initial offer to stay with the team.
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Los Angeles Times | Nov 12, 2008
According to unnamed sources, the Dodgers' initial offer to Manny Ramirez includes a club option for a third season that could increase the contract's value to $60 million.
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SI.com | Nov 11, 2008
Russell Martin has reportedly fallen out of favor with the Dodgers.
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MLB.com | Nov 10, 2008
A majority of fans in Los Angeles would like to see the Dodgers re-sign Manny Ramirez after a tremendous offensive display during his time with the team.
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MLB.com | Nov 8, 2008
Dodgers' Manager Joe Torre is being patient, but remains optimistic that the team can retain free agent slugger Manny Ramirez.
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New York Post | Nov 7, 2008
Matt Kemp and Russell Martin are the two players most frequently mentioned as players that could be dealt in return for Robinson Cano.
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SI.com | Nov 6, 2008
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers are far apart in their negotiations.
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SI.com | Nov 6, 2008
The Dodgers are offering Rafael Furcal a two-year contract for about $25 to 30 million, according to a person familiar with their thinking.
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Los Angeles Times | Nov 6, 2008
The Dodgers have declined the option on Brad Penny's contract for the 2009 season, freeing up $7.25 million in payroll.
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Los Angeles Times | Nov 5, 2008
The Dodgers on Wednesday made a big offer to free-agent Manny Ramirez, according to a report in the Los Angeles Times.
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MLB.com | Nov 5, 2008
Dodgers' right-hander Greg Maddux reportedly intends to retire from Major League Baseball.
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MLB.com | Nov 4, 2008
Angels' closer Francisco Rodriguez headed a list of nineteen more players to file for free agency on Monday.
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Los Angeles Times | Nov 3, 2008
Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti is expected to meet with agent Scott Boras for the first time this week to begin discussing the future of Manny Ramirez.
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