Dodgers to Activate Furcal From DL (...Just Not Today); Nick Green Likely DFA'd
by Eric Stephen on May 14, 2010 2:53 PM PDT
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Rafael Furcal is expected to be activated from the disabled list today, putting the Dodger lineup back at full strength for the first time since Thursday, April 22. A strained left hamstring put Furcal on the shelf after injuring himself in the first game of the doubleheader in New York on April 27. Before he got hurt, Furcal was hitting .309/.378/.420 with 16 runs scored in 19 games.
The Dodgers have not yet made an official move, but the game notes include profiles for 13 players. Furcal is one of the 13. Nick Green is not.
UPDATE: Furcal is not in tonight's lineup, so it looks like he won't be activated just yet.
Green would have to be designated for assignment to make room on the active roster for Furcal, unless of course Green was placed on the disabled list. Green was hitless in two at-bats, and played a grand total of four innings in the field since having his contract purchased from Triple A on May 4, two innings at shortstop and two at third base. Designating Green for assignment would also clear a spot on the 40-man roster.
Jamey Carroll played 131 of 133 defensive innings at shortstop in Furcal's absence, and hit .300/.390/.340 in 15 games. The Dodgers managed to go 9-6 without their leadoff man, but there is no question they are a better team with Furcal in the lineup and, more importantly, in the field. While Carroll has received the generic "catches everything that he gets to" praise, his range leaves a lot to be desired.
With Furcal now back, Russell Martin just might get a day of rest at some point. Martin started seven games batting leadoff while Furcal was out, including the last five after Manny Ramirez came back. Martin has started 14 games in a row, and the last time Martin didn't start on a day the Dodgers had a game was April 23.
Furcal has eight stolen bases in 19 games this season. Last season, battling a nagging back injury all season, Furcal didn't steal his eighth base until September 19, his 139th game.
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Eric stands by his convictions - I like that
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
I had the story written this morning…I didn’t want it to go to waste with this late-as-possible move announcement strategy.
I just had to change a few words to add “expected to”
by Eric Stephen on May 14, 2010 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Bell does not toll in Baltimore
Per Rotowire:
Josh Bell (3B) BAL – AAA 5/14/2010
Bell is hitting .248/.283/.442 in 33 games for Triple-A Norfolk. Unimpressive production from the top third base prospect so far this year. His strike zone judgment has fallen apart, as he’s drawn just six walks against 35 strikeouts.
Hoffman, DeJesus, and Bell must have discussed how to approach 2010
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Does the league ever question a DL trip?
by Eric Stephen on May 14, 2010 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I expect that to happen, unless Green thinks he can get a job somewhere else.
by Eric Stephen on May 14, 2010 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Was Angel Chavez the guy that made the 2008 Opening Day roster for like three days, never played, and was DFAed?
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Yep
DFA’d after 3 games to make room for Chan Ho Park
http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/team/transactions.jsp?c_id=la&year=2008&month=4
by Eric Stephen on May 14, 2010 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions
JJ 24 has a game-worn #42 jersey from 4/15/08 signed by Wilson Valdez. It is awesome and true. I’ve seen it.
by Eric Stephen on May 14, 2010 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions
all Braden has to do is pitch 6 more perfect innings to tie Mark Buehrle’s record for most consecutive batters retired. Save that stub!
by Eric Stephen on May 14, 2010 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Kuroda's contract
When Kuroda’s contract expires at the end of the season, according to Cot’s, he become a free agent. Given the terms of the CBA, Kuroda would normally be a second-year arbitration-eligible player. I think the way the terms of the contract would be met is that Kuroda is not offered arbitration , which would have bound him to the team, and is effectively released / non-tendered. (I wonder if there is a deadline in the contract for this action.) This also means there are no compensation issues for a team that signs him.
I don’t have a point here; I just hadn’t thought through Kuroda’s situation before. It probably simply yields a slightly odd-looking transaction note for Kuroda leaving LA, unless the Dodgers re-sign him first.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
If his contract didn’t call for him becoming a free agent, Kuroda would be a first year arb-eligible guy next season.
Kuroda had more leverage than Takashi Saito coming over from Japan. :)
by Eric Stephen on May 14, 2010 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I still believe Kuroda signs something around 2 years/18 million before the season ends. Ned isn’t going to let a veteran like Kuroda leave without a fight. Unless he knows Kuroda is retiring.
Ned let a veteran like Derek Lowe leave without a fight. Re-signing Kuroda will depend on the money available, the needs that have to be filled, and how the rest of Kuroda’s year turns out.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
The Lowe situation was completely different. This was a Boras client who wanted a gigantic deal and didn’t even want to stay on the west coast.
Kuroda will use his leverage of not wanting to stay in the western hemisphere :)
by Eric Stephen on May 14, 2010 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Its not uncommon for veteran players like Kuroda to get arbitration waived after their initial contract runs out. This also protects the team though. Kuroda’s making 13 million this year. Do you think the Dodgers would risk Kuorda making $16 million on a one year contract?
I would hesitate to give Kuroda $16 million over two years, let alone one.
by Eric Stephen on May 14, 2010 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I overstated that a bit
I would have no problem giving Kuroda a one-year deal, provided he is healthy of course. I would even do something like $8-10 million.
I just have a hard time committing two years at that money to someone who hasn’t shown much durability and who will be 36-37.
And I think $16 million for one year is way too high, and I also don’t think the Dodger would do that right now, not for a pitcher like Kuroda.
by Eric Stephen on May 14, 2010 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions
How not durable is he?
- 23-29 appearances per year since age 25 in Japan (not overused), about 2/3 of the appearances per season were starts
- 31 starts his first year while adjusting to MLB and the US.
- 20 starts last year – the oblique injury, the batted-ball to the bean (freak accident), the disc thing (possibly triggered by the freak accident) at the end of the season that doesn’t seem to have come back.
- This year, so far so good.
- We’ve never heard anything about shoulder or arm issues.
(stats from thebaseballcube.com)
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
It all depends on this year
if he heads into this offseason with 183 innings as his career high, I’m gonna call him not durable.
by Eric Stephen on May 14, 2010 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions
He was overused
Mr. Complete Game
He had constant shoulder problems but in the warrior mentality, he was praised for fighting through it and throwing 9 anyway.
Health wise, he’s a wreck. Japanese pitchers tend to flame out for a reason. :o
by Chad Moriyama on May 14, 2010 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions
You are absolutely right. Kuroda may not even deserve (which is hard to say, because he’s been the most consistently good pitcher on the staff the last 3 years, he’s really earned himself a nice paycheck the next go around, just maybe not that high) as much as he is making this year. I wouldn’t hesitate to go 1 year 10 million, at all.
how does this protect the team
other than suspenders to go with the belt? The team always had the option not to offer arb to an arb-eligible and simply release the player.
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
It saves them from the PR hit of declining a player like Kuroda. Also, its not just next year, but the next two years after that.
Arbitration is a finicky business of almost also getting a raise. Do you think the causal fan will realize that the team cut a player because it was too cost prohibitive? I think they’ll just see it the McCourts and the Dodgers being cheap again.
Tigers series
Does anyone know if Verlander and Porcello are lined up to pitch at DS next weekend? I’d be very interested in attending if that happens.
yeah.
with parking i might add, and shade for about 6-7 innings? I am 75% no 25% yes on the game. Leaning no. Let’s see how the rotation works out.
I belive both are
However they have no off days before that series, and they had a double header against the Yankees on Wednesday. Porcello pitched game one, and Verlander pitched yesterday. So they might move some stuff around.
They had a doubleheader that could screw things up, but you will at least see one of them.
5/12 – Porcello (gm 1)
5/12 – Bonderman
5/13 – Verlander
tonight – Scherzer
Sat – Dontrelle
Sun – TBA (per their game notes)
Mon – one of Porcello or Bonderman
Tues – Verlander on regular rest
Wed – one of Porcello/Bonderman
Thu – Scherzer
Fri – Dontrelle
Sat – Porcello
Sun – Verlander
If they throw the other of Porcello/Bonderman Tuesday, and move back everyone in the rotation, you won’t see Verlander.
by Eric Stephen on May 14, 2010 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions
"I don't want your life"
James Van Der Beek is throwing out the first pitch next Wednesday before the game against the Padres
Love that movie
Amy Smart was really cute in it, and the Ali Larter is smokin hot in that.
Yes, I base my liking of all movies off of how good looking the women in them are :D
So we might see.
Bills / Willis
Ely / Porcello
Kuroda / Verlander?
Well, DeWitt wasn't optioned :)
Tonight’s lineup:
Martin C
Kemp CF
Ethier RF
Ramirez LF
Loney 1B
Blake 3B
DeWitt 2B
Carroll SS
Ortiz P
I think they didn’t activate Furcal just to spite me :)
My immediate reaction is that Furcal isn't healthy enough to activate :(
The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Well, one SS will be activated tonight
Everth Cabrera is getting activated by the Padres; Lance Zawadski is on his way out
From Jill Painter:
rafael furcal will not return to the lineup tonight. He said he’s about 85 percent
There’s this spot where I work where the owner is a big SC fan and they have a sandwiched called the “Mark Sanchez.”
That's the combo
it comes with a martini
by Eric Stephen on May 14, 2010 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Keith Law ranks Delino DeShields Jr. as the 30th best prospect in the draft.
Right where the dodgers pick.
The Dodgers Pick 28th, Not 30th
And BA has a mock draft up today. Jim Callis has us taking Justin O’Conner, a C/SS/RHP, and O’Conner just happens to be the guy I am wanting us to take, as a position player.
I Have No Way Of Knowing That...
But this is the first time I have heard it said about Taillon. I would take it with a grain of salt.
by CanuckDodger on May 14, 2010 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions
r u being serious!??!
he’s been so up and down this spring he doesn’t even deserve of being the censensus best HS pitcher of this draft.
ps I don’t know if youre serious or not…
Triple Crown (hitting)
Anyone know how late in a season anyone has led in all three since it was last accomplished?
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