Photo by Harry How/Getty Images Or “The traveler from Pittsburgh in San Diego” Richard Heath Hembree was a late addition to the 2022 Dodgers bullpen. Hembree, a journeyman reliever who has been in major leagues for thirteen seasons, spent the majority of the year with the Pittsburgh Pirates. While in Pittsburgh, Hembree appeared in 20 games and went 2-0. He pitched 16⅓ … [Read more...] about 2022 review: Heath Hembree
Baseball
The $34-million (figurative) elephant in the room
Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Or “The One-Win Team looks to the future.” The 2023 Dodgers seem to be cutting payroll. The most likely explanation is that the Dodgers are going to try and reset the luxury tax by keeping the payroll below the threshold of $233 million for the 2023 season. However, there is a potential fly in the ointment to this plan. Sadly, we now have … [Read more...] about The $34-million (figurative) elephant in the room
Dodgers finalize 1-year deal with Shelby Miller
Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images The Dodgers on Friday made official their one-year contract with pitcher Shelby Miller. The right-hander will earn $1.5 million in 2023 in a deal that was first reported on Tuesday. Miller, now 32, pitched in four major league games for the Giants in 2022, all in the final two weeks of the season. He allowed five runs in seven … [Read more...] about Dodgers finalize 1-year deal with Shelby Miller
Dodgers have flexibility, but let’s not stretch too far
Photo by Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images Let’s talk about some rumors Having a versatile roster over the last half decade has afforded the Dodgers the ability to move as needed when opportunity strikes, no matter the position. Last offseason, for instance, the Dodgers pounced when elite hitter Freddie Freeman became available, … [Read more...] about Dodgers have flexibility, but let’s not stretch too far
Chris Martin reportedly finds a home in Boston
Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Veteran RHP will reportedly earn $17.5 million on his new contract Veteran right-hander Chris Martin found a new home for 2023, agreeing with the Red Sox on a two-year, $17.5-million contract, per Jeff Passan at ESPN. Right-handed reliever Chris Martin and the Boston Red Sox are in agreement on a two-year, $17.5 million contract, … [Read more...] about Chris Martin reportedly finds a home in Boston