The Dodgers haven’t made any big splashes so far this offseason, but don’t worry—there’s plenty of winter left. Here’s what’s been happening so this week.
Dodgers Notes
We all know the Dodgers are gunning for a third
World Series win, but who can we expect to contribute in major ways? Theo DeRosa at MLB.com outlines some not-so-obvious picks, including Tanner Scott and Dalton Rushing.
Jeff Passan at ESPN has a couple of new questions for the Dodgers, too, including this intriguing query: Is it time to rely on younger players? The Dodgers had the oldest average age of any team in the majors this year at 30.7, which isn’t much outside of the sports world. But when you’re pushing your body to its limits for 162 games, the years add up. Good thing the Dodgers have a deep farm system.
Tarik Skubal has become a big name for the Detroit Tigers, and now, other teams might get their chance to lure the star pitcher away. Jim Bowden at The Athletic reports that Skubal received a much lower offer from the Tigers than Skubal wanted, and while the price would be steep, the door is now open for the Dodgers to make a move.
Atlanta Braves pitcher Raisel Iglesias received offers from the Dodgers and Blue Jays worth around $16 million, according to baseball writer Francys Romero, but Iglesias chose to take the same amount from the Braves for a one-year deal.
If you’re hoping to own a piece of Dodgers history, now’s your chance. SCP Auctions, based in Laguna Niguel, is auctioning off home run balls hit by Will Smith and Miguel Rojas in Game 7 of this year’s World Series, according to Bill Plunkett of the OC Register. Current bids are $130,000 for Smith’s homer and $70,000 for Rojas’.
