Dodgers Acquire Ronnie Belliard From Nationals
by Eric Stephen on Aug 30, 2009 2:36 PM PDT
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The Dodgers have acquired Ronnie Belliard from the Nationals, presumably to be another veteran pinch-hitter off the bench for the stretch run and playoffs. Chico Harlan of The Washington Post reports the Dodgers are sending Low Class A pitcher Luis Garcia and a player to be named later to Washington.
The 34-year old Belliard, a utility infielder, is struggling this year, hitting .247/.297/.396, but from 2007-2008, the righthander hit .320/.385/.557 against lefthanded pitching. From Ned Colletti:
Ronnie can play three infield positions and gives us another quality hitter off the bench who adds versatility to our club. He also has postseason experience and played a key role on a World Championship team.
The last time the Dodgers acquired a hitter from the Nationals at the end of August, in 2006, we were treated to Magic Marlon Anderson, aka the greatest hitter in Dodgers history (before Manny arrived, that is). I've often thought Belliard looked like a mini Manny Ramirez anyway, so why not add to the collection?
CanuckDodger had Garcia ranked as the 22nd-best Dodger prospect in our True Blue LA midseason prospect report.
Ken Gurnick of MLB.com tell us that, as expected, Belliard will arrive in Los Angeles Monday, and a corresponding roster move will then be made.
UPDATE: Per the wonderful Cot's Baseball Contracts, we see that Belliard's 2009 salary is $1.9 million. There are 35 days left in the season, so the Dodgers will be on the hook for roughly $363,388 for Belliard's services.
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does this signal the end for Loretta??
or does this signal the end of doug mencawishs comeback this year?
by matthewmafa on Aug 30, 2009 2:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
or the end of tony abreu this year?
by matthewmafa on Aug 30, 2009 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Likely playoff roster
C – Martin
1B – Loney
2B – Hudson
SS – Furcal
3B – Blake
LF – Manny
CF – Kemp
RF – Ethier
bench – Pierre
bench – Ausmus
bench – Loretta
bench – Belliard
bench – Castro
bench – Mientkiewicz
SP – Wolf
SP – Bills
SP – Kershaw
SP – Kuroda
CL – Broxton
RP – Sherrill
RP – Kuo
RP – Troncoso
RP – Belisario
RP – McDonald
RP – Mota
by Eric Stephen on Aug 30, 2009 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s when you just pat him on the butt and say “thanks” for the season. He can get on if Kuroda is still out, if they don’t want Padilla (or Haeger).
by Eric Stephen on Aug 30, 2009 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i dont mean DFA
i mean getting called up… and actually getting playing
by matthewmafa on Aug 30, 2009 2:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Here is a list of people on the 40 man roster.
http://www.mlb.com/team/roster_40man.jsp?c_id=la
I’d say Brent Leach, Eric Stults, Travis Schlichting, and Jason Repko are in danger of losing their spots.
Schlichting is going to the AFL, so I’m not sure if he would be allowed to go to the AFL if they put him on the 60 day DL.
by Tripon on Aug 30, 2009 2:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Castillo is more likely to be dropped than the 3 pitchers you mentioned.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 30, 2009 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, we will need three spots. I’m fairly certain Eye Chart and Ohman will be activated, in addition to Belliard.
I don’t think Ohman will make the playoff roster, though.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 30, 2009 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rockies leading Team X 4-2
But Team X has runners on second and third with none out and the middle of the order up.
by Nofatmike on Aug 30, 2009 2:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The Giants don't have a middle of the order,
They have Pablo Sandoval and 8 midgets
by Tripon on Aug 30, 2009 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Kung Fat Panda & the 8 dwarfs...
2009-10 LA Kings Hockey: Where Smyt Happens!!
by DodgerBlueBalls on Aug 30, 2009 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I added a note that Canuck Dodger had Garcia ranked 22nd in his midseason top prospects report.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 30, 2009 2:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
the PTBNL
it better be harvey garcia or someone weak….
by matthewmafa on Aug 30, 2009 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, no wait.
Jason Repko. Then we call it a day.
by Tripon on Aug 30, 2009 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm a big fan of Belliard
the last time we got a backup 2nd baseman from the Nationals at this late date in the season it worked out pretty well. Jhonny Nunez has yet to make the major leagues. Belliard has skills.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Aug 30, 2009 3:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Jhonny Nunez
Not true. Nunez has 1IP in the majors this year, over two relief appearances. And he has put up this line between AA and AAA:
68.1 IP, 53 H’s, 25 BB’s, 78 K’s, 2.37 ERA
It looks like Nunez is going to be a good cost-controlled MLB reliever for the next six years. Now given what Anderson did for us, and the strength of our own bullpen right now, no big loss for the Dodgers. But Garcia is three years away from the majors and we don’t know what our bullpen situation will be at that time, and we don’t know if Belliard is going to do a single thing for us. So my verdict: stupid trade.
by CanuckDodger on Aug 30, 2009 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dodgers have a one game lead over St. Louis for HFA.
Does this matter?
by Tripon on Aug 30, 2009 3:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
it would be nice to get HFA
but it would be tough with the way the cards and phillies are playing….
they dont need to have it to get to the WS but its very important stilll….
by shaqfor3 on Aug 30, 2009 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
no
the Phils in the first half of the season were much, much better on the road, and SLC does just fine in the ravine.
by stillnotah8er on Aug 30, 2009 10:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
at least if they win today it can be pretty much the last time that thought will cross our minds
although I would be happy with a 5 game division lead and a 7 game wild card lead
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
by BoulderDodger on Aug 30, 2009 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
by BoulderDodger on Aug 30, 2009 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
affedlt is throwing some nasty stuff
he just got out of a jam…6-5 going into the bottom 8th
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
by Ollie on Aug 30, 2009 3:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
*affeldt
but then he goes off with a really fiery flashy celebration that makes me want to kick him in the teeth
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
by Ollie on Aug 30, 2009 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and then brad hawpe totally misplaces a leadoff fly out from uribe
and it turns into a leadoff triple LOL
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
by Ollie on Aug 30, 2009 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
even though he has a cannon for an arm
Brad Hawpe might be the worst RF in the NL… just from my observations. I wonder where he ranks in UZR
I'm nobody's fool, least of all yours
by BoulderDodger on Aug 30, 2009 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
fred lewis is pretty bad as well
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
by Ollie on Aug 30, 2009 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh god
Fred Lewis cant’ even field a fly ball. Thank you, you made the game I viewed a definite win back in April.
by Seanny Rotten on Aug 30, 2009 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Belliard's 25-man spot for tomorrow
We know there’s going to be one or more DFA’s soon, but who gets sent down tomorrow?
McDonald? Possibly to Inland Empire?
by silverwidow on Aug 30, 2009 3:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ya, that sounds right
JMac pitched today anyway….
by Michael White on Aug 30, 2009 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
this is truly awesome
Let’s bring back Dmitri, too! He actually had an obp of almost 400 in his shortened last year. The way that infield crushed the mets in september ’07 may well be the best spoiler job in a century of baseball.
by stillnotah8er on Aug 30, 2009 4:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
gnats take a 3 run lead
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
by Ollie on Aug 30, 2009 4:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Rotoworld on Kershaw after today
The 21-year-old has a pretty nice future ahead of him.
by silverwidow on Aug 30, 2009 4:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Giants sweep
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
by Ollie on Aug 30, 2009 4:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
5 rbis from renteria
who had a .316 obp coming into today
by stillnotah8er on Aug 30, 2009 4:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
even a blind squirrel stumbles across a walnut every once in a while
the ball found his bat
by matrickz on Aug 30, 2009 4:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Broken clock is right twice a day
"I don't think we're talking about a repeat, a three-peat, or even a four-peat."
"That's right, we're talking a minimum eight-peat."
by Mr. LA Sports Fan on Aug 30, 2009 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Things I didn’t realize until now:
The Dodgers had 20 strikeouts today.
Their most since August 8, 1972, also against the Reds, when they had 22, in 18 innings.
Those are the only two games in LAD history with 20+ strikeouts.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 30, 2009 4:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You sure?
Just going from memory, but I thought Ramon Martinez had a 20-K game all on his own.
by Paul Scott on Aug 30, 2009 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
NM
just looked it up. It was 18 Ks. I remember watching the game and had in my head it was 20.
by Paul Scott on Aug 30, 2009 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and just to clarify, I looked that up before reading Dodger Thoughts today…Bob Timmermann mentioned that 1972 game a few hours back :)
by Eric Stephen on Aug 30, 2009 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I updated this post with Belliard’s salary information above. Dodgers will owe Belliard roughly $363k.
by Eric Stephen on Aug 30, 2009 4:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Raul Ibanez has been slumping lately.
.278/.344/.564 for the year, and .193/.256/.325 in his last 28 days.
by Tripon on Aug 30, 2009 6:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Chad Qualls hurt himself.
However, it proved something of a Pyrrhic victory, as the final pitch of the game was lined off Chad Qualls to Stephen Drew for the out – Qualls went down awkwardly, and appeared to turn his leg awkwardly in the process. He was helped off the field, leaning on two team-mates; the first report say it’s a dislocated kneecap, so I’m thinking that’s a DL trip, and quite possibly the end of his season.
http://www.azsnakepit.com/2009/8/30/1008283/diamondbacks-4-astros-3-qualls-for
by Tripon on Aug 30, 2009 6:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
according to Rizzo’s interview posted at Nats Journal…
the PTBNL will be another pitcher and have a chance to be "impactful" quicker than Garcia. interesting….
Your voice of doom and gloom. Read more at natsnewsnetwork.blogspot.com
by Dave at Nats News Network on Aug 30, 2009 6:51 PM PDT reply reply actions actions 0 recs
Sounds like a guy a) on the 40 man roster. b) somebody at Double-A, or Triple-A.
Jesus Castillo, this better be you. :)
by Tripon on Aug 30, 2009 7:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Or Hu?
Don’t the Dodgers have enough middle infielders in the system as it is?
by Talka1ot on Aug 30, 2009 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nats GM Rizzo says its a pitcher though.
by Tripon on Aug 30, 2009 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The ultimate WTF move if its McDonald, or Elbert.
Which has a .000000000000001% chance of happening.
by Tripon on Aug 30, 2009 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stick a coulple more zeros in there
"I don't think we're talking about a repeat, a three-peat, or even a four-peat."
"That's right, we're talking a minimum eight-peat."
by Mr. LA Sports Fan on Aug 30, 2009 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
*couple
"I don't think we're talking about a repeat, a three-peat, or even a four-peat."
"That's right, we're talking a minimum eight-peat."
by Mr. LA Sports Fan on Aug 30, 2009 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right, with Sherrill, the Dodgers seem to be set at the LH relief pitcher position.
by Michael White on Aug 30, 2009 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know
Leach did pretty well at the major league level. I think he has more than as a PTBNL.
"I don't think we're talking about a repeat, a three-peat, or even a four-peat."
"That's right, we're talking a minimum eight-peat."
by Mr. LA Sports Fan on Aug 30, 2009 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stick "value" in between "more" and "than"
I’m having a bad typing day
"I don't think we're talking about a repeat, a three-peat, or even a four-peat."
"That's right, we're talking a minimum eight-peat."
by Mr. LA Sports Fan on Aug 30, 2009 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If it's Garate or Leach
The Nationals just got two possible cost controlled relievers for a fat ass average field no hit waste of space on their rebuilding team.
Sweet.
Yeah, I hope he does as will as Marlon, but the odds are usually against it.
by kensai on Aug 31, 2009 2:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did you catch THIS part?
[Garcia] is a part of the deal that we fought hard at the end to extract him from the Dodgers rather than taking an older, more seasoned veteran minor league pitcher.
Stults?? Leach??
by silverwidow on Aug 30, 2009 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
if that's from the nats
than, please, gimme a break. the only thing teams like the nats or a’s fight for is an early clearance of their nyy/nym/bos/chc/sea/lad welfare check.
by stillnotah8er on Aug 30, 2009 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Since getting regular at bats
in August, Belliard is posting a plus 1.000 OPS. Belliard had a terrible start to the season and was regulated to the bench until the managerial change. Since then he’s been getting at bats and producing. This team needed another right hand bench player and Belliard fits the bill. Maybe Abreu would have also fit the bill but Torre wasn’t comfortable with him and to be honest I’d rather have Belliard then Abreu this postseason.
For his career he’s got a .822 OPS against LHP which is mostly what he’ll be facing the rest of the year. Not to shabby for a 2nd baseman.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Aug 30, 2009 10:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Mcdonald.....
They should have left him in Cincinati to cheer on his cousin…
by Cino on Aug 31, 2009 10:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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