2009 Los Angeles Dodgers
First Place, National League West
2009 National League West Winners
Win-Loss 95 – 67 Team Average 0.270
Runs-Runs Allowed 780 – 611 Team OBP 0.346
Team ERA 3.41 Team SLG 0.412
Team WHIP 1.27 Team OPS 0.758

Incoming

Date Player Type Team Positions
03/03/10 Garret Anderson Minor League Deal Braves OF LF CF
02/18/10 Eric Gagne Minor League Deal - CL
02/12/10 Seth Etherton Minor League Deal - SP
02/08/10 Brian Barton Signed Deal Braves OF LF RF
02/07/10 Brian Giles Minor League Deal Padres OF RF LF
02/03/10 Ramon Ortiz Minor League Deal - SP RP
02/02/10 Alfredo Amezaga Minor League Deal Marlins OF CF SS
02/02/10 Jeff Weaver Minor League Deal Dodgers SP
02/01/10 Reed Johnson Signed Deal Cubs OF CF LF RF
01/28/10 John Koronka Minor League Deal Marlins SP
01/28/10 Timo Perez Minor League Deal - OF LF RF CF
01/26/10 Ron Belliard Signed Deal Dodgers 2B
01/26/10 Brad Ausmus Signed Deal Dodgers C
01/21/10 Vicente Padilla Signed Deal Dodgers SP
01/19/10 Russell Martin Avoided arbitration Dodgers C
01/19/10 Andre Ethier Avoided arbitration Dodgers OF LF RF
01/19/10 Hong-Chih Kuo Avoided arbitration Dodgers RP
01/19/10 James Loney Avoided arbitration Dodgers 1B
01/19/10 Jonathan Broxton Avoided arbitration Dodgers CL
01/19/10 George Sherrill Avoided arbitration Dodgers CL
01/18/10 Michael Restovich Minor League Deal - OF LF RF
01/18/10 Matt Kemp Re-signed Dodgers OF CF RF
01/14/10 Chad Billingsley Avoided arbitration Dodgers SP
01/12/10 Jay Gibbons Minor League Deal - DH OF RF
01/11/10 Nick Green Minor League Deal Red Sox 2B SS 3B
01/11/10 Argenis Reyes Minor League Deal Mets 2B
01/11/10 Jason Repko Avoided arbitration Dodgers OF CF LF RF
01/11/10 Scott Dohmann Minor League Deal - RP
01/09/10 Russ Ortiz Minor League Deal Astros SP RP
12/17/09 Juan Perez Minor League Deal - RP
12/17/09 Luis Ayala Minor League Deal Marlins RP
12/17/09 Angel Berroa Minor League Deal Mets SS
12/17/09 Doug Mientkiewicz Minor League Deal Dodgers 1B
12/16/09 Jamey Carroll Signed Deal Indians 2B 3B SS
12/11/09 Josh Towers Minor League Deal Yankees SP RP
12/04/09 Justin Miller Minor League Deal Giants RP
12/04/09 Prentice Redman Minor League Deal - OF CF
11/06/09 Manny Ramirez Option Exercised Dodgers OF LF RF

Outgoing

Date Player Type Team
02/09/10 Will Ohman Minor League Deal Orioles
02/04/10 Orlando Hudson Signed Deal Twins
02/02/10 Guillermo Mota Minor League Deal Giants
01/26/10 Jim Thome Signed Deal Twins
01/26/10 Jon Garland Signed Deal Padres
01/25/10 Mark Loretta Signed Deal Retired
12/14/09 Randy Wolf Signed Deal Brewers
12/03/09 Juan Castro Signed Deal Phillies
12/15/09 Juan Pierre Trade White Sox
12/10/09 Jamie Hoffmann Trade Yankees
Dodgers Articles
Dodgers News

Garret Anderson – Dodgers – 3/9 9:46 pm

Garret Anderson, who was signed to a minor league contract last week, is currently working out at first base.

Vicente Padilla – Dodgers – 3/6 12:00 am

Vicente Padilla pitched two perfect innings to earn a win Friday as the Dodgers took down the White Sox 8-3.

Matt Kemp – Dodgers – 3/4 1:49 pm

Dodgers manager Joe Torre said that he may not manage next season.

Garret Anderson – Dodgers – 3/4 3:13 am

Dodgers signed OF Garret Anderson to a minor league contract.

Garret Anderson – Dodgers – 3/4 2:46 am

Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times reports that the Dodgers have agreed to a minor league contract with Garret Anderson.

Ron Belliard – Dodgers – 2/25 5:05 pm

Ronnie Belliard says he currently weighs around 210-211 pounds.

Manny Ramirez – Dodgers – 2/24 1:29 pm

Manny Ramirez backed off the comments he made Monday concerning his time with the Dodgers and his desire to leave Los Angeles after this season.

Matt Kemp – Dodgers – 2/20 10:19 pm

According to Jeff Fletcher of AOL Fanhouse, the Dodgers are finalizing a contract with manager Joe Torre that will keep him in Los Angeles through 2011.

Eric Gagne – Dodgers – 2/20 9:33 pm

Eric Gagne expressed ‘regrets’ about his past upon arriving at Dodgers camp on Saturday, reports Jeff Fletcher of AOL Fanhouse.

Brian Giles – Dodgers – 2/7 6:20 pm

Dodgers signed OF Brian Giles to a minor league contract.

Brian Giles – Dodgers – 2/7 1:15 pm

MLB.com’s Ken Gurnick reports that the Dodgers have signed OF Brian Giles to a minor league contract.

Shawn Estes – Dodgers – 2/6 1:31 pm

The Associated Press reports that the Nationals have signed LHP Shawn Estes.

Orlando Hudson – Dodgers – 2/4 11:54 pm

Buster Olney of ESPN.com reports that the Twins are closing in on a one-year, $5 million contract with Orlando Hudson.

Orlando Hudson – Dodgers – 2/4 5:45 pm

A major league source told FOXSports.com that the Twins have intensified their pursuit of free agent second baseman Orlando Hudson.

Manny Ramirez – Dodgers – 2/3 3:09 am

Dodgers manager Joe Torre said he will attempt to give more off days to veterans Manny Ramirez and Casey Blake this season.

Jeff Weaver – Dodgers – 2/3 1:46 am

Dodgers re-signed RHP Jeff Weaver to a minor league contract.

Orlando Hudson – Dodgers – 2/2 1:53 pm

The Mariners ‘remain a long-shot candidate’ to sign free agent second baseman Orlando Hudson, according to FOXSports.com’s Jon Paul Morosi.

Jeff Weaver – Dodgers – 2/2 1:45 pm

The Dodgers remain interested in re-signing Jeff Weaver as a long reliever and emergency spot starter, according to MLB.com’s Ken Gurnick.

Orlando Hudson – Dodgers – 2/1 5:21 pm

A source tells Bill Ladson of MLB.com that the Rockies, Indians and another American League team — not the Twins — are in the mix for free agent second baseman Orlando Hudson.

Will Ohman – Dodgers – 1/31 1:22 pm

Seven or eight teams watched Will Ohman pitch last week, reports Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe.

Orlando Hudson – Dodgers – 1/30 3:12 am

According to Bill Ladson of MLB.com, free agent second baseman Orlando Hudson wants $9 million to sign with the Nationals.

Orlando Hudson – Dodgers – 1/29 8:11 pm

Adam Dunn told Ben Goessling of MASNSports.com Friday that the Nationals are free agent Orlando Hudson’s ‘top choice.’

John Koronka – Dodgers – 1/28 5:56 pm

Dodgers signed LHP John Koronka to a minor league contract.

Timo Perez – Dodgers – 1/28 5:50 pm

Dodgers signed OF Timo Perez to a minor league contract.

Orlando Hudson – Dodgers – 1/28 4:26 pm

Bill Ladson of MLB.com reports that the price tag for Orlando Hudson is too high and the Nationals are considering other options.

Brad Ausmus – Dodgers – 1/27 9:32 pm

Dodgers signed C Brad Ausmus to a one-year, $850,000 contract with a $1 million mutual option for 2011.

Will Ohman – Dodgers – 1/27 5:12 pm

The Orioles have made an offer to free agent reliever Will Ohman, according to Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun.

Ron Belliard – Dodgers – 1/27 3:07 am

Ronnie Belliard’s one-year, $825,000 contract with the Dodgers is not guaranteed, according to Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times.

Jim Thome – Dodgers – 1/27 1:03 am

Twins manager Ron Gardenhire contradicted earlier quotes by GM Bill Smith when he said newly-signed Jim Thome is ‘not going to just come off the bench,’ according to St. Paul Pioneer Press reporter Kelsie Smith.

Jim Thome – Dodgers – 1/27 12:27 am

Jim Thome will be a ‘bat off the bench’ for the Twins, according to general manager Bill Smith.

Brad Ausmus – Dodgers – 1/26 9:46 pm

According to Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times, the Dodgers have re-signed catcher Brad Ausmus to a one-year, $850,000 contract with a mutual option for 2011.

Orlando Hudson – Dodgers – 1/26 9:33 pm

A source tells Bill Ladson of MLB.com that the Nationals are atop Orlando Hudson’s wish list.

Ron Belliard – Dodgers – 1/26 9:08 pm

Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports that the Dodgers have signed second baseman Ronnie Belliard to a one-year, $825,000 contract.

Jim Thome – Dodgers – 1/26 9:01 pm

The Indians aren’t interested in Jim Thome, reports Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com.

Jim Thome – Dodgers – 1/26 1:17 am

White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen confirmed Monday evening that Jim Thome will not be returning to the club in 2010.

Jim Thome – Dodgers – 1/26 1:01 am

Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times writes that the Twins ‘could be the front-runner’ for free agent slugger Jim Thome.

Jim Thome – Dodgers – 1/24 6:20 pm

The White Sox haven’t made a decision on whether to bring back designated hitter Jim Thome.

Mark Loretta – Dodgers – 1/23 10:33 pm

Mark Loretta is ‘leaning toward retiring and accepting a front office job with an unspecified club,’ according to ESPN.com’s Jerry Crasnick.

Jim Thome – Dodgers – 1/23 7:03 pm

According to ESPN Chicago, the White Sox are open to bringing back Jim Thome and will decide whether to offer him a contract soon.

Jim Thome – Dodgers – 1/23 2:58 am

A source tells Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times that there’s a ‘50-50′ chance Jim Thome returns to the White Sox.

Jim Thome – Dodgers – 1/22 8:17 pm

According to Joe Christensen of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, the Twins have ‘real interest’ in free agent DH Jim Thome.

Jim Thome – Dodgers – 1/22 12:00 am

White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen said Thursday that he doesn’t envision free agent DH Jim Thome returning to Chicago for the 2010 season.

Jim Thome – Dodgers – 1/21 4:48 pm

Jim Thome won’t rule out a return to the White Sox.

Matt Kemp – Dodgers – 1/16 2:03 am

Dodgers signed OF Matt Kemp to a two-year, $10.95 million contract.

Matt Kemp – Dodgers – 1/15 5:03 pm

The Dodgers have reached agreement on a two-year contract with outfielder Matt Kemp, according to MLB.com’s Ken Gurnick.

Matt Kemp – Dodgers – 1/14 9:05 pm

Joe Torre said that 2011 will ‘definitely’ be his final season, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today.

Matt Kemp – Dodgers – 1/13 8:07 pm

During an appearance on Sirius XM’s Home Plate channel, Matt Kemp’s agent Dave Stewart said he was progressing on a two-year deal with the Dodgers.

Orlando Hudson – Dodgers – 1/12 5:46 pm

A source told FOXSports.com that the Nationals may be willing to offer free agent Orlando Hudson a two-year contract.

Nick Green – Dodgers – 1/11 8:59 pm

Dodgers signed infielders Nick Green and Argenis Reyes and RHP Scott Dohmann to minor league contracts.

Nick Green – Dodgers – 1/11 7:30 pm

Ken Rosenthal of Yahoo! Sports reports that the Dodgers and infielder Nick Green have agreed on a minor league contract.

Orlando Hudson – Dodgers – 1/6 8:41 pm

The Nationals still have interest in signing free agent second baseman Orlando Hudson, but aren’t going to break the bank to sign him, reports Bill Ladson of MLB.com.

Luis Ayala – Dodgers – 1/6 3:10 am

Luis Ayala was unharmed during an apparent kidnap attempt by gunmen at his home in the northern Mexico state of Sinaloa.

Matt Kemp – Dodgers – 12/31 11:32 pm

MLB.com’s Ken Gurnick reports that the Dodgers have opened discussions on a multi-year contract extension with Matt Kemp.

Matt Kemp – Dodgers – 12/31 5:43 pm

MLB.com’s Ken Gurnick reports that the Dodgers have opened discussions on a multi-year contract extension with Matt Kemp.

Jon Garland – Dodgers – 12/29 5:34 pm

The Astros are ’sitting out’ of negotiations for free agent Jon Garland, according to Richard Justice of the Houston Chronicle.

Jon Garland – Dodgers – 12/27 3:59 pm

Jon Garland’s market is beginning to develop, according to Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe.

Orlando Hudson – Dodgers – 12/22 8:57 pm

Bill Ladson of MLB.com reports that the Nationals have interest in free agent second baseman Orlando Hudson.

Jon Garland – Dodgers – 12/19 6:21 pm

The Nationals are making a strong run at free agent right-hander Jon Garland, reports Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com.

Brian Barton – Dodgers – 12/19 2:55 am

Dodgers signed OF Brian Barton to a minor league contract.

Jamey Carroll – Dodgers – 12/18 11:18 pm

Dodgers signed utilityman Jamey Carroll to a two-year, $3.85 million contract.

Angel Berroa – Dodgers – 12/18 2:21 pm

Dodgers signed 3B Angel Berroa to a minor league contract.

Doug Mientkiewicz – Dodgers – 12/17 5:56 pm

According to Ken Gurnick of MLB.com, the Dodgers have re-signed first baseman Doug Mientkiewicz to a minor league contract.

Josh Towers – Dodgers – 12/12 3:36 am

Dodgers signed RHP Josh Towers to a minor league contract.

Randy Wolf – Dodgers – 12/9 11:15 pm

Randy Wolf told Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times that he plans to take his physical for the Brewers on Monday.

Jeff Weaver – Dodgers – 12/9 10:56 pm

Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports that the Dodgers are interested in re-signing free agent right-hander Jeff Weaver.

Randy Wolf – Dodgers – 12/9 5:35 pm

Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com reports the Brewers have agreed to terms with Randy Wolf on a three-year contract.

Randy Wolf – Dodgers – 12/9 5:24 pm

According to Tim Brown of Yahoo! Sports, left-hander Randy Wolf will agree to sign with the Brewers on Wednesday.

Randy Wolf – Dodgers – 12/9 3:46 pm

The Brewers have a meeting scheduled with Randy Wolf’s agent, Arn Tellem, on Wednesday and are expected to receive an answer to their three-year offer.

Randy Wolf – Dodgers – 12/9 5:43 am

According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the Brewers are hoping left-hander Randy Wolf will officially accept their three-year offer Wednesday.

Orlando Hudson – Dodgers – 12/9 12:39 am

The Giants are interested in second baseman Orlando Hudson, major league sources told Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com

Randy Wolf – Dodgers – 12/8 9:47 pm

SI.com’s Jon Heyman reports the Mets’ efforts to land Randy Wolf have been ‘fruitless’ and the left-hander is likely to sign with the Brewers.

Vicente Padilla – Dodgers – 12/8 9:05 pm

Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports that while the Dodgers have talked to the agents for free-agent pitchers Randy Wolf, Vicente Padilla and Joel Pineiro, they will not talk about multi-year contracts.

Randy Wolf – Dodgers – 12/8 8:07 pm

Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that Randy Wolf’s agent Arn Tellem is shopping the Brewers’ three-year contract offer around.

Randy Wolf – Dodgers – 12/8 3:33 pm

Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has confirmed that free agent left-hander Randy Wolf is still in play.

Randy Wolf – Dodgers – 12/8 3:28 pm

SI.com’s Jon Heyman reports the Mets are making a late push for free agent left-hander Randy Wolf and are hoping a two-year deal will get it done.

Randy Wolf – Dodgers – 12/8 2:41 pm

ESPN.com’s Jayson Stark has heard that the agents for free agent Randy Wolf are still discussing deals with multiple teams.

Randy Wolf – Dodgers – 12/8 3:16 am

Ed Price of AOL Fanhouse reports the Brewers are closing in on a three-year deal with free agent left-hander Randy Wolf.

Randy Wolf – Dodgers – 12/7 10:08 pm

The Brewers are strongly chasing free agent starter Randy Wolf, according to FOXSports.com’s Ken Rosenthal.

Brad Ausmus – Dodgers – 12/7 8:58 pm

According to MLB.com’s Bill Ladson, the Nationals are among the teams that have shown interest in free agent catcher Brad Ausmus this winter.

Jon Garland – Dodgers – 12/7 3:44 am

ESPN.com’s Peter Gammons reports the Nationals are interested in free agent right-hander Jon Garland.

Orlando Hudson – Dodgers – 12/5 1:28 am

General manager Dan O’Dowd downplayed a FOXSports.com report that said the Rockies had interest in free agent second baseman Orlando Hudson.

Prentice Redman – Dodgers – 12/4 10:54 pm

Dodgers signed OF Prentice Redman to a minor league contract.

Justin Miller – Dodgers – 12/4 10:03 pm

Dodgers signed RHP Justin Miller to a minor league contract.

Orlando Hudson – Dodgers – 12/4 7:45 pm

According to Tracy Ringolsby of FOXSports.com, the Rockies are showing interest in free agent second baseman Orlando Hudson.

Brad Ausmus – Dodgers – 12/3 7:08 pm

The Giants and Dodgers are among the teams pursuing free agent catcher Brad Ausmus.

Orlando Hudson – Dodgers – 12/3 2:54 pm

The Red Sox have interest in free agent second baseman Orlando Hudson, reports Rob Bradford of WEEI.com.

Randy Wolf – Dodgers – 12/3 12:40 am

Randy Wolf is open to the possibility of re-signing with the Dodgers, according to a story in the LA Times.

Orlando Hudson – Dodgers – 12/2 6:50 pm

Geoff Baker of the Seattle Times reports that the Mariners could have interest in free agent second baseman Orlando Hudson.

Randy Wolf – Dodgers – 12/2 6:20 pm

The Astros are unlikely to pursue free agent left-hander Randy Wolf, reports Brian McTaggart of MLB.com.

Randy Wolf – Dodgers – 12/1 9:22 pm

The Dodgers did not offer arbitration to any of their free agents.

Juan Castro – Dodgers – 11/24 8:49 pm

David Murphy of the Philadelphia Daily News reports that Juan Castro has agreed to terms with the Phillies on a one-year contract.

Juan Castro – Dodgers – 11/24 7:59 pm

Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports that the Phillies are close to a one-year deal with free agent infielder Juan Castro.

Juan Castro – Dodgers – 11/24 5:27 pm

According to FOXSports.com, the Phillies and Dodgers are both pursuing free agent utilityman Juan Castro.

Randy Wolf – Dodgers – 11/24 12:18 am

According to ESPN.com’s Buster Olney, teams are being ‘aggressive’ in their pursuit of free agent Randy Wolf this offseason.

Matt Kemp – Dodgers – 11/14 3:41 am

Joe Torre is in discussions to manage the Dodgers beyond 2010, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Jim Thome – Dodgers – 11/13 1:38 pm

Jim Thome said Thursday that he would love to return to the White Sox.

Jason Schmidt – Free Agent – 11/12 8:43 pm

Jason Schmidt will likely retire, reports Ken Gurnick of MLB.com.

Orlando Hudson – Dodgers – 11/11 10:27 pm

According to Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times, Orlando Hudson says he hasn’t had any contact with the Dodgers since the season ended.

Orlando Hudson – Dodgers – 11/10 3:30 pm

Jeff Fletcher of AOL Fanhouse reports that Orlando Hudson has won a Gold Glove for the National League.

Will Ohman – Dodgers – 11/10 1:12 am

Dodgers declined LHP Will Ohman’s $2.2 million option for 2010.

Matt Kemp – Dodgers – 11/8 1:51 pm

Joe Torre may remain as Dodgers manager past 2010.

Manny Ramirez – Dodgers – 11/7 12:16 am

According to Dylan Hernandez of the L.A. Times, Manny Ramirez plans to exercise his $20 million option and return to the Dodgers in 2010.

Jon Garland – Dodgers – 11/5 5:49 pm

Dodgers declined RHP Jon Garland’s $10 million option for 2010.

Vicente Padilla – Dodgers – 11/4 1:59 pm

Vicente Padilla’s agent has confirmed that his client did not suffer a serious injury upon shooting himself in the right leg Tuesday.

Vicente Padilla – Dodgers – 11/4 1:24 am

Vicente Padilla shot himself in the right leg, according to a report out of Nicaragua.