So ESPN is reporting that the $20-$25 million per year isn’t the issue, it’s the length of the contract, with Ned pushing for two years instead of five or six. My take is that this is a smart move by Ned for several reasons: one, this is a negotiation. We all know a five or [...]

Wow. Seriously, is there a better way word to describe this deal? Maybe unfathomable. Unbelievable. Extraordinary. Am I dreaming? Did the Dodgers really get Manny Friggin’ Ramirez for Andy LaRoche and a 21 year-old Class A minor league pitcher that’s already been through Tommy John surgery? Did I mention that the Red Sox are also [...]

I’ve got that “Welcome Back Kotter” song stuck in my head today as I prepare to celebrate our nation’s birthday with an afternoon of hot dogs and beer. Yes, Nomar and Andruw are back, but is this good news for the Dodgers? The reality is, the Dodgers desperately need Jones’ bat if they want to [...]

Well, Andruw Jones is officially out for 4-6 weeks, and I think I heard a cry of joy from Dodger Fans across the country. He’s headed under the knife and will miss approximately 4-6 weeks for rehab. Now, having knee surgery probably won’t help Jones’ ongoing weight challenges any, but it does firm up a [...]

Yup, it’s true. According to ESPN, an MRI on Monday showed the tear. Jones is hoping to avoid surgery until the offseason. The thing is, a healthy Jones hasn’t been a whole lot of help so far in 2008, so what’s an injured Jones going to do? Maybe he should have the surgery now with [...]