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CBeisbol · 10-07-2020, 08:35 PM

Dodgers Gott our man

Jim Gott agrees to a contract with LA. It's a one-year deal with an $830,000 salary and a team option for the same amount for next season. The buyout is $300,000.

Gott has been successful the last 2 seasons with 2.3 WAR over 135 innings.

We expect him to rack up some saves in Lee Smith's stead, while Beck and Wetteland get important outs in the earlier innings.

(Note: Gott was a IRL Dodger from 90-94).

Padres Try to Continue Gwynning Ways

Tony Gwynn returns to the Padres for 5 more seasons on a $17 million deal.
Gwynn has 10 consecutive seaons with a .300+ batting average. Last year was a down year for him with just a 110 wRC+ (carrer 132) but he still managed 5 WAR.

The Padres traded for Robin Yount earlier in the off-season. Their crowded OF now includes: Gywnn, Young, Shane Mack and Kirby Puckett.

They are still looking to replace free agent 1B John Kruk and retired C Brian Downing.

2B Roberto Alomar, 3B Steve Buechele and SS Carlos Baerga round out the lineup.

White Christmas for Dodgers

In a bit of a shocking move, the Dodgers signed CF Devon White to a 5-year $19,925,000 contract. The deal includes a no-trade clause and bonuses for MVP and All-Star appearances.

White is coming off a ..299/.134/94 (OBP/ISO/wRC+) season with the Braves. He adds some speed on the bases (43 steals 4.3 BSR) but his true value is in his defense. He's been +25 runs or better in 3 of the last 4 seasons in CF (+12 in the other season).

It's unclear what the Dodgers will do with incumbent CF Brett Butler (.404/.043/122). He's not the defender (-2.4 ZR in 1992) that White is so the Dodgers may move him to LF or RF. Hard to forget the Dodgers have Rickey Henderson in LF. Would he be willing to move to RF?

(Note: I really loved me some Devon White back in the day. I was happy he spent some time with the Dodgers, but that was well after his peak.)

Also, former Dodger releiver John Patterson, signed a one-year deal with the Phillies.

Charlie Liebrandt, who we looked into, but was behind Langston on the wishlist, signs with Minnesota for 2 years and $9 million. He had an excellent season last year. 14-11 2.62 ERA. Just 3 HR and 34 walks in 250 innings leading to a 2.45 FIP, 62 FIP- and 8.7 WAR.

New Year, New Team for Gaetti

Gary Gaetti signs a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers for $735,000. Gaetti is coming off a down year with the Astros in which he hit just .268/.098/63 (OBP/ISO/wRC+). Though he had 2 WAR seasons the 2 seasons before last. He still plays solid defense (+2 ZR last season).

OF Tom Brunansky, whom the Dodgers had been in contact with, signs with the Tigers for 2 years and $3.5 million.

10-07-2020, 08:35 PM	#20
CBeisbol Banned Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Ban land in 3...2... Posts: 2,943	December 1992 Dodgers Gott our man Jim Gott agrees to a contract with LA. It's a one-year deal with an $830,000 salary and a team option for the same amount for next season. The buyout is $300,000. Gott has been successful the last 2 seasons with 2.3 WAR over 135 innings. We expect him to rack up some saves in Lee Smith's stead, while Beck and Wetteland get important outs in the earlier innings. (Note: Gott was a IRL Dodger from 90-94). Padres Try to Continue Gwynning Ways Tony Gwynn returns to the Padres for 5 more seasons on a $17 million deal. Gwynn has 10 consecutive seaons with a .300+ batting average. Last year was a down year for him with just a 110 wRC+ (carrer 132) but he still managed 5 WAR. The Padres traded for Robin Yount earlier in the off-season. Their crowded OF now includes: Gywnn, Young, Shane Mack and Kirby Puckett. They are still looking to replace free agent 1B John Kruk and retired C Brian Downing. 2B Roberto Alomar, 3B Steve Buechele and SS Carlos Baerga round out the lineup. White Christmas for Dodgers In a bit of a shocking move, the Dodgers signed CF Devon White to a 5-year $19,925,000 contract. The deal includes a no-trade clause and bonuses for MVP and All-Star appearances. White is coming off a ..299/.134/94 (OBP/ISO/wRC+) season with the Braves. He adds some speed on the bases (43 steals 4.3 BSR) but his true value is in his defense. He's been +25 runs or better in 3 of the last 4 seasons in CF (+12 in the other season). It's unclear what the Dodgers will do with incumbent CF Brett Butler (.404/.043/122). He's not the defender (-2.4 ZR in 1992) that White is so the Dodgers may move him to LF or RF. Hard to forget the Dodgers have Rickey Henderson in LF. Would he be willing to move to RF? (Note: I really loved me some Devon White back in the day. I was happy he spent some time with the Dodgers, but that was well after his peak.) Also, former Dodger releiver John Patterson, signed a one-year deal with the Phillies. Charlie Liebrandt, who we looked into, but was behind Langston on the wishlist, signs with Minnesota for 2 years and $9 million. He had an excellent season last year. 14-11 2.62 ERA. Just 3 HR and 34 walks in 250 innings leading to a 2.45 FIP, 62 FIP- and 8.7 WAR. New Year, New Team for Gaetti Gary Gaetti signs a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers for $735,000. Gaetti is coming off a down year with the Astros in which he hit just .268/.098/63 (OBP/ISO/wRC+). Though he had 2 WAR seasons the 2 seasons before last. He still plays solid defense (+2 ZR last season). OF Tom Brunansky, whom the Dodgers had been in contact with, signs with the Tigers for 2 years and $3.5 million.