December 07, 2006
Dodgers Sign an Oldie
Via MetsBlog.com, Luis Gonzalez will continue his career, this time with the Los Angeles Dodgers:
The Dodgers have come to an agreement with outfielder Luis Gonzalez on a one-year deal worth $7 million for the 2007 season, MLB.com has learned.
My first thought when I see the Dodgers sign a veteran is, where are all the players that are supposed to be coming out of this great farm system. But it's a one year deal, and who knows how much Luis will actually play. He's 39, but still a productive player. In this market, $7 million for someone who can actually hit is a good deal.
Enjoy Flanders LA. You'd enjoy "this" vs. a guy who brought you youth and talent in likes of Drew and Penny and re-stocked your farm system? As a Giants fan, I'm happy (and hoping) that you're becoming the new proponents of dino-ball. Want Sabean too? Matheny? Hell, bring Gibson and Hatcher back.
The Dodger roster seems to consist entirely of players who were really good maybe four years ago and guys who could be really good in about four years.