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1dAlden Gonzalez

Dodgers agree to 1-year deal with RHP Nelson

The Dodgers and free-agent Jimmy Nelson agreed to a one-year deal, the team announced. The agreement features several incentives should the right-hander return to his 2017 form, sources told ESPN.

Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff Writer 

Jimmy Nelson's deal with the Dodgers, first reported by the LA Times, could be worth more than $13 million over these next two seasons if he hits all his incentives. He has dealt with shoulder and elbow injuries the last two years, but can help out of the rotation or the bullpen if healthy.

Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff Writer 

The Dodgers have agreed to terms a one-year contract with RH Jimmy Nelson, who joins RH Blake Treinen as a low-risk, potential high-reward signing. Nelson, per source, gets a $750,000 base salary in 2020 and a $2M club option for 2021, which turns into a $5M mutual option with 60 innings or 40 appearances in 2020.

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BBTN: Latest Signings And The Future Of The Catcher

Before analyzing the changing nature of the catcher position with Padres front office assistant AJ Ellis (16:10), Buster and Tim Kurkjian discuss sneaky Nationals signings, the Josh Donaldson market and how the White Sox's moves will affect the 2020 AL Central race. Plus, ESPN's Eduardo Perez explains how Juan Soto can get even better (29:44) before Buster asks Hembo a very tough question (41:46).

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Twins bolster rotation with veterans Hill, Bailey

Veteran free-agent pitchers Rich Hill and Homer Bailey have reached deals with the Twins. Hill went 4-1 for the Dodgers in 2019, while Bailey was 13-9 with the A's and Royals.

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Sources: Blue Jays, LHP Ryu agree to $80M deal

Hyun-Jin Ryu has agreed to a four-year, $80 million deal with Toronto, sources told ESPN. Ryu was 14-5 with an NL-best 2.32 ERA last season with the Dodgers.

Jeff Passan ESPN 

Left-hander Hyun-Jin Ryu and the Toronto Blue Jays are in agreement on a four-year, $80 million contract, sources familiar with the deal tell ESPN.

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Dodgers pitcher Hill wins Tony Conigliaro Award

Dodgers pitcher Rich Hill has won the Tony Conigliaro Award after working his way back three times from an arm injury and two knee injuries to finish the season.

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BBTN: Kluber Trade And Bumgarner Assessment

With Troy's Rangers finally making moves, Buster and Dave Schoenfield analyze the Corey Kluber trade and its impact on the AL West (32:29). But before that, Tim Kurkjian discusses Madison Bumgarner's deal with the Diamondbacks, the league's decision to alter drug testing and Anthony Rendon's comments about the Dodgers. Plus, Sarah Langs on remaining free agents and why her mom is angry (32:29).

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25dAlden Gonzalez

Rendon on Dodgers: 'Hollywood lifestyle' not a fit

Anthony Rendon spoke highly of the Dodgers organizationally but said "the Hollywood lifestyle" of Los Angeles "didn't seem like it would be a fit for us as a family."

Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff Writer 

The Dodgers were under the impression that Anthony Rendon didn't have any real interest in playing for them, and Rendon basically confirmed that today. He spoke highly about the organization, but said during his press conference that the Hollywood lifestyle" of LA "didn't seem like it would be a fit for us as a family." Later, he said: "I think when people think about California, they think about straight Hollywood, that Hollywood glamour, whole bunch of flashes, so much paparazzi."

Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff Writer 

Clayton Kershaw, speaking at a Dodgers holiday event, said he was "a little shocked" about the Astros' sign-stealing scandal. "When the team and the players are doing what they can on the field to get the signs, that's obviously part of the game," he said. "But when technology comes into play, if that is really true, it sucks."

Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff Writer 

Andrew Friedman said this tonight about missing out on Gerrit Cole despite reportedly offering a $300M contract: "There have been and there are going to be lots of times when someone's first choice is the Dodgers and we get that advantage. When we don't, we certainly understand it."

Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff Writer 

Blake Treinen was an absolute force in 2018 (0.78 ERA, 0.83 WHIP, 11.2 strikeouts per nine innings). If the Dodgers can get him back to that level, it'll change the complexion of their entire bullpen.

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Team Stats

  • Batting
  • Pitching
Runs8865th
Batting Average.25710th
On Base Percentage.3385th
Slugging Percentage.4724th
Earned Run Average3.371st
Quality Starts805th
WHIP1.105th
BAA.2233rd