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• Dodgers will not sign Jon Lester
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  The Dodgers will not be adding Jon Lester to their rotation, a person familiar the situation said Tuesday night under the condition of anonymity.
  Share • December 9, 2014 at 8:35 PM
• Trade Matt Kemp? That'd be a bum deal, and a dumb deal, for Dodgers
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  This column should not have to be written. The truths here should go without saying. Any Dodgers fan will understand it implicitly.
  Share • December 9, 2014 at 8:35 PM
• Los Angeles Dodgers pick wrong time for photo op with Mexico's President Enrique Peña Nieto
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  People are speaking out on social media against the Los Angeles Dodgers' decision to have Adrian Gonzalez present Mexico president Enrique Peña Nieto with a...
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• Reaction is swift after Dodgers' Adrian Gonzalez, Mexican president in photo op.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
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• Dodgers could be zeroing in on a new shortstop
  From the Web › ESPN
  SAN DIEGO -– Just before Thanksgiving, as Hanley Ramirez was being introduced with the Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Dee Gordon tweeted, "Sooo...
  Share • December 9, 2014 at 8:35 PM
• Dodgers' Plan B could be Cole Hamels
  From the Web › ESPN
  SAN DIEGO -- The talk at the winter meetings so far has been that as Jon Lester waits to decide where he'll pitch, everybody else -- especially the other free-agent...
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• LA not dangling Gordon; Kemp deal not close
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Dodgers general manager Farhan Zaidi dialed down the rumored immediacy of a Matt Kemp trade at the Winter Meetings on Tuesday, as well as cut down a rumor that the club...
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• Dodgers not close to trading Matt Kemp to San Diego Padres, GM says
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  The Dodgers are not close to trading Matt Kemp to the San Diego Padres, Dodgers General Manager Farhan Zaidi said Tuesday.
  Share • December 9, 2014 at 7:35 PM
• Giants, Dodgers out of the running for Jon Lester; it's down to the Red Sox or Cubs
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  It's reportedly down to the Red Sox or Cubs.
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• Phillies must be 'wowed' in order to agree to Cole Hamels trade
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Cole Hamels can't veto a trade to the Dodgers, but the Philadelphia Phillies would have to be "wowed" to move the three-time All-Star pitcher, Phillies Manager Ryne...
  Share • December 9, 2014 at 6:35 PM
• Dodgers trade Drew Butera to Angels
  From the Web › ESPN
  SAN DIEGO -- The Dodgers continued to tinker at the margins of their roster while everyone here seems to be anticipating bigger deals.They traded catcher Drew Butera to...
  Share • December 9, 2014 at 3:35 PM
• The Dodgers are telling teams that Dee Gordon is available
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Gordon is coming off a solid season in which he batted .289/.326/.378 over 148 games while leading the majors with 64 stolen bases.
  Share • December 9, 2014 at 3:35 PM
• Dodgers trade catcher Drew Butera to Angels
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  SAN DIEGO -- In lieu of any blockbuster trades, the Winter Meetings at least got interesting for the Dodgers and Angels.The teams finalized a trade Tuesday that sendt...
  Share • December 9, 2014 at 2:35 PM
• Angels acquire backup catcher Drew Butera from Dodgers
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  The Angels added more catching depth on Tuesday when they acquired veteran Drew Butera from the Dodgers for a player to be named or cash.
  Share • December 9, 2014 at 1:35 PM
• LA Angels get catcher Drew Butera from LA Dodgers
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  ANAHEIM, Calif. -- The Los Angeles Angels have acquired catcher Drew Butera from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for a player to be named later or cash...
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• Butera makes short trip, goes from Dodgers to Angels
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Catcher Drew Butera, designated for assignment last week, was traded by the Dodgers to the Angels on Tuesday for cash considerations or a player to be named.
  Share • December 9, 2014 at 1:35 PM
• Angels acquire Drew Butera from Dodgers
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Perhaps the worst hitter in baseball is on the move.
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• As White Sox build, Dodgers look elsewhere for shortstop
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  The Dodgers could use a shortstop. As the off-season started, the Chicago White Sox let it be known that Alexei Ramirez was available.
  Share • December 9, 2014 at 12:35 PM
• Reports: Dodgers, Padres still in discussions about Matt Kemp.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  It is no secret among baseball folks that the Padres are looking to make a big splash at the Winter Meetings, with the event in their backyard for the first time since...
  Share • December 9, 2014 at 12:35 PM
• Dodgers won't extend Zack Greinke's contract this winter
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  One of the most prominent subplots in the Dodgers' interest in Jon Lester is this: Zack Greinke can opt out of his contract after next season.
  Share • December 9, 2014 at 10:35 AM
• Report: Dodgers, Padres "working hard" on a Matt Kemp deal, which is "getting closer"
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Matt Kemp may soon be on the move. Just a bit south down the I-5.
  Share • December 9, 2014 at 10:35 AM
• Lester has four offers in the $150 million range, and one team may go an extra year
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  The Cubs, Giants, Red Sox and Dodgers are all pushing into high-dollar territory.
  Share • December 9, 2014 at 5:35 AM
• Dodgers, Angels quiet on Day 1 of Winter Meetings
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  SAN DIEGO >> The Dodgers were supposed to be in the driver's seat at the Winter Meetings, but the car appears stalled.In a market starved for middle-of-the-order...
  Share • December 9, 2014 at 12:35 AM
• Andrew Friedman on Ryan Lavarnway and multi-position threats.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  After day one of the Winter Meetings, the Dodgers' last transaction remains the non-blockbuster Ryan Lavarnway signing. Lavarnway came up as a catcher but bounced around...
  Share • December 8, 2014 at 11:35 PM
• Zack Greinke's contract could affect Dodgers' pursuit of free-agent pitcher
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  As the first day of baseball's winter meetings came to a close Monday night, Jon Lester was believed to be close to deciding where he'll pitch next season. At first...
  Share • December 8, 2014 at 10:35 PM
• Jon Lester remains the key to the free-agent market (Yahoo Sports)
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The Cubs, Giants, Dodgers and, yes, Red Sox remain in contention to sign the ace left-hander.
  Share • December 8, 2014 at 10:35 PM
• Dodgers keeping free-agent cards close to their chest
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  As afternoon turned into evening on the shores of San Diego Bay, the general manager of each major league club briefed the reporters that cover his team.
  Share • December 8, 2014 at 9:35 PM
• Friedman not tipping hand after Day 1 of Meetings
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Andrew Friedman's first Winter Meetings press briefing in charge of the Dodgers was long on "solving for winning" and short on how he'll do it, as the club's new...
  Share • December 8, 2014 at 9:35 PM
• Trading for Kemp won't come cheap
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Only Jon Lester, the lefty expected to make a momentous free-agent decision any day now, has popped up in more Winter Meetings conversations than Dodgers outfielder Matt...
  Share • December 8, 2014 at 9:35 PM
• Dodgers' Andrew Friedman on Andre Ethier's desire to start: 'I get it'
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Andrew Friedman, the Dodgers president of operations, said he understands why Andre Ethier would want to be traded if he isn't starting.
  Share • December 8, 2014 at 7:35 PM
• Andrew Friedman said he'd deal inside the NL West
  From the Web › ESPN
  SAN DIEGO -- The Los Angeles Dodgers wouldn't hesitate to make a deal with a team inside their division, according to president of baseball operations Andrew...
  Share • December 8, 2014 at 7:35 PM
• Tony La Russa denies Diamondbacks ownership blocked Miguel Montero-for-Andre Ethier
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reported over the weekend that Diamondbacks majority owner Ken Kendrick vetoed a trade that would have sent Dodgers outfielder Andre Ethier...
  Share • December 8, 2014 at 6:35 PM
• Finger injury to briefly sideline infielder Rojas
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas dislocated his left little finger while playing in the Venezuelan Winter League, but X-rays revealed no fractures and he is expected to...
  Share • December 8, 2014 at 4:35 PM
• Daily Dodgers in Review: Looking for a little more from Dan Haren
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  DAN HAREN, 34, starting pitcher.
  Share • December 8, 2014 at 3:35 PM
• San Diego Padres hope to acquire Matt Kemp from Dodgers
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Would the Dodgers trade Matt Kemp to the division rival San Diego Padres?
  Share • December 8, 2014 at 2:35 PM
• Dodgers' offseason plans should include Matt Kemp, Jon Lester
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  Imagine being new Dodgers president Andrew Friedman and general manager Farhan Zaidi this week at the winter meetings in San Diego.For years, Friedman ran the...
  Share • December 8, 2014 at 12:35 PM
• Dodgers scout Mike Brito to be honored at Winter Meetings.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  SAN DIEGO - Veteran scout Mike Brito, who helped the Dodgers identify and sign Fernando Valenzuela, Yasiel Puig and prospect Julio Urias, will be honored Wednesday as...
  Share • December 8, 2014 at 12:35 PM
• Maury Wills, Gil Hodges fall short of Hall of Fame induction. (Video)
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  SAN DIEGO - No bronze plaques will be joining the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. Maury Wills, Gil Hodges and eight other players on the Hall of Fame's...
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• No one elected to Hall of Fame by Golden Era Committee
  From the Web › MLB.com
  No one was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on Monday by the museum's Golden Era Committee. Tony Oliva and Dick Allen came the closest, each receiving 11 of 16...
  Share • December 8, 2014 at 11:35 AM
• Bid on Dodgers items and support cancer research
  From the Web › MLB.com
  MLB's fundraising auction this week to support Stand Up To Cancer includes three items donated by the Dodgers, including a signed Clayton Kershaw jersey.
  Share • December 8, 2014 at 10:35 AM
• Making sense of Lester's 5 suitors
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The most compelling storyline thus far this winter is the free agency of Jon Lester, with as many as five teams in hot pursuit. Where will he land? To help figure it...
  Share • December 7, 2014 at 8:35 PM
• Bid on Dodgers items and support Stand Up To Cancer
  From the Web › MLB.com
  MLB's fundraising auction this week to support Stand Up To Cancer includes three items donated by the Dodgers, including a signed Clayton Kershaw jersey.
  Share • December 7, 2014 at 8:35 PM
• Whether Matt Kemp remains with the Dodgers could be decided this week
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  — Matt Kemp still doesn't know where he'll be playing next season.
  Share • December 7, 2014 at 6:35 PM
• Letter to Dodgers' Andrew Friedman on how to navigate winter meetings
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Dear Andrew,
  Share • December 7, 2014 at 1:35 PM
• Time to see what moves Dodgers will make
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The rest of baseball expects the Dodgers to make some noise at the Winter Meetings that open Monday, and Dodgers.com will be there to cover it. The new management team...
  Share • December 7, 2014 at 1:35 PM
• Diamondbacks ownership reportedly nixed a Miguel Montero-for-Andre Ethier trade
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  The Dodgers would have sent Ethier, catcher Tim Federowicz, and money to Arizona for Montero and multiple lower-level prospects. But the majority owner of the...
  Share • December 7, 2014 at 10:35 AM
• Report: Dodgers nearly traded Andre Ethier to Arizona Diamondbacks
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  If not for the objections of the Arizona Diamondbacks owner Ken Kendrick, the Dodgers would have traded Andre Ethier for catcher Miguel Montero, according to...
  Share • December 6, 2014 at 10:35 PM
• MLB stars make case for MLB 15: The Show cover
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  After much speculation, the folks involved with MLB: The Show unveiled the cover man for their 2015 video game on Friday. Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig got...
  Share • December 6, 2014 at 8:35 PM
• Kershaw adds three GIBBYs to 2014 award collection
  From the Web › MLB.com
  On Saturday, Clayton Kershaw added to his staggering haul of offseason honors by winning three Greatness in Baseball Yearly Awards (GIBBYs), topped by the premier GIBBY...
  Share • December 6, 2014 at 8:35 PM
• Dodgers add Nick Francona to their player development department.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  The Dodgers have added another name to their player development department: Nick Francona. The son of Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona, Nick previously worked in...
  Share • December 5, 2014 at 6:35 PM
• In what world do the Dodgers actually trade Matt Kemp?
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  The hits just keep coming. I mean, the rumors. Anyway, let's hope they're only the stuff of silly speculation. Hits are very much needed.
  Share • December 5, 2014 at 4:35 PM
• Dodgers sign catcher Ryan Lavarnway, designate Drew Butera for assignment.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  The Dodgers claimed Ryan Lavarnway off waivers Friday, 10 days after the Boston Red Sox designated him for assignment to make room for Hanley Ramirez. To make room for...
  Share • December 5, 2014 at 2:35 PM
• Report: Andrew Miller didn't want to sign with a West Coast team.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  Andrew Miller, the top left-handed relief pitcher on the free agent market, signed a four-year contract with the Yankees today worth a reported $36 million. Miller has...
  Share • December 5, 2014 at 2:35 PM
• Dodgers poised to make noise at Winter Meetings
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Dodgers could trade away an outfielder, come up with a pitcher or two and possibly a shortstop by the time next week's Winter Meetings are over. They'll also be the...
  Share • December 5, 2014 at 2:35 PM
• Dodgers claim Boston catcher Ryan Lavarnway, designate Drew Butera
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Best double-check those Dodgers' catching plans that seemed semi-secure a couple of days ago when they offered salary arbitration to A.J. Ellis and Drew Butera.
  Share • December 5, 2014 at 1:35 PM
• Hot stove primer: Starting rotation
  From the Web › ESPN
  After a nearly three-year spending spree, the Dodgers seem to be retrenching this winter. That's in part because they won 94 games last season and return a roster that...
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• Dodgers claim catcher Ryan Lavarnway
  From the Web › ESPN
  LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers claimed catcher Ryan Lavarnway from the Boston Red Sox and designated Drew Butera for assignment Friday as the new front office continues to...
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• Dodgers claim catcher Ryan Lavarnway from Boston
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers have claimed catcher Ryan Lavarnway from Boston and designated catcher Drew Butera for assignment.
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• Dodgers claim catcher Lavarnway, designate Butera
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Dodgers claimed catcher Ryan Lavarnway from the Red Sox on Friday and designated catcher Drew Butera for assignment
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• Dodgers claim Ryan Lavarnway off waivers from Red Sox, drop Drew Butera
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Lavarnway is a possible bench bat for Los Angeles.
  Share • December 5, 2014 at 12:35 PM
• Andre Ethier wants to start for the Dodgers or be traded
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Ethier is owed $18 million in 2015, $18 million in 2016, $17.5 million in 2017, and $17.5 million or a $2.5 million buyout for 2018.
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• OF Ethier to Dodgers: Play me every day
  From the Web › ESPN
  After being the odd-man out in the outfield for the second half of last season, Andre Ethier has let the Los Angeles Dodgers know that he wants to play every...
  Share • December 5, 2014 at 7:35 AM
• The Orioles are still talking to the the Dodgers about Matt Kemp
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  The Padres and Mariners are still in play too.
  Share • December 5, 2014 at 6:35 AM
• Dodgers' Ethier dealing with trade talk again
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  One year and 12 days ago, Andre Ethier stood in a fourth-floor room at the Union Rescue Mission in downtown Los Angeles. The room lacked polish and some wondered whether...
  Share • December 4, 2014 at 11:35 PM
• Dodgers outfield situation remains unclear as trade rumors swirl
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  From Yahoo Sports: Matt Kemp is involved in another trade rumor while Andre Ethier wants a chance to start.
  Share • December 4, 2014 at 8:35 PM
• Making sense of Lester's 5 suitors
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The most compelling storyline thus far this winter is the free agency of Jon Lester, with as many as five teams in hot pursuit. Where will he land? To help figure it...
  Share • December 4, 2014 at 8:35 PM
• Report: Jon Lester is now not expected to sign before next week's Winter Meetings
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  There are four main contenders in the mix for Lester, including the Red Sox, Cubs, Giants and Dodgers.
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• Andre Ethier to Dodgers: I want to start here or somewhere else
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Andre Ethier was on the move. He had flown into town Thursday to dedicate the Maggie and Andre Ethier Learning Center at the Union Rescue Mission but was catching a...
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• Ethiers dedicate Learning Center at Rescue Mission
  From the Web › MLB.com
  On Thursday, Andre Ethier and his wife dedicated the Maggie and Andre Ethier Learning Center at the Union Rescue Mission downtown, where the Dodgers outfielder has...
  Share • December 4, 2014 at 4:35 PM
• Report: Padres would likely include Yasmani Grandal in a Matt Kemp trade package.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  The Dodgers are discussing the framework for trading Matt Kemp to San Diego. That was the instant takeaway - and isn't that the only takeaway that interests anyone these...
  Share • December 4, 2014 at 3:35 PM
• Prep shortstop Rodgers leads 2015 Draft class
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Ten years after grabbing Justin Upton, the D-backs could follow a similar path in the 2015 First-Year Player Draft. Lake Mary (Fla.) High School shortstop Brendan...
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• Report: The Dodgers and Padres continue to discuss a possible Matt Kemp trade
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  Yasmani Grandal could be one of the pieces to head back to the Dodgers.
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• Adrian honored with national award in Mexico
  From the Web › MLB.com
  A group of Dodgers executives traveled to Mexico City on Thursday to support first baseman Adrian Gonzalez as he receives the 2014 Premio Nacional de Deportes (PND), a...
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• Jon Lester and the Dodgers: 10 things you need to know.
  From the Web › LA Daily News
  Jon Lester is arguably the best left-handed pitcher on the free agent market. Wednesday, it was revealed that the Dodgers might enter an escalating bidding war for his...
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• Dodgers' interest in Lester changes everything
  From the Web › ESPN
  If Dodgers go all-in on veteran left-hander, Red Sox can't compete
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• Dodgers reportedly join Jon Lester sweepstakes as decision nears
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  From Yahoo Sports: Jon Lester reportedly has another team chasing him, with Dodgers joining the Red Sox, Cubs and Giants.
  Share • December 4, 2014 at 11:35 AM
• The Dodgers could shop Zack Greinke
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  He has an opt-out after 2015.
  Share • December 4, 2014 at 4:35 AM
• Reports: Dodgers making bid for Lester
  From the Web › MLB.com
  The Dodgers, who already have a pair of pitching aces, apparently are trying to add another, as multiple media outlets claim they are a late suitor for free agent Jon...
  Share • December 3, 2014 at 8:35 PM
• Dodgers expected to make late push for Jon Lester
  From the Web › HardballTalk
  The Cubs, Red Sox, and Giants have been called the finalists for free agent left-hander Jon Lester, but talk of a mystery team has been growing. And now that club has...
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• In home stretch, Lester race gets late entrant
  From the Web › MLB.com
  Jon Lester is approaching the final round of contract negotiations with multiple teams, and the left-hander could sign a deal before the week is out. However, there is...
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