Showing posts with label Rafael Furcal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rafael Furcal. Show all posts
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Labels: Andre Ethier, Andy LaRoche, Angel Berroa, Derek Lowe, James Loney, Matt Kemp, Ned Colletti, Rafael Furcal, Trade Rumors
Labels: Andre Ethier, Andy LaRoche, Angel Berroa, Derek Lowe, James Loney, Matt Kemp, Ned Colletti, Rafael Furcal, Trade Rumors
Ned Colletti is on the lookout for a new shortstop. However, the General Manager has not yet posted a listing in the local paper. Hopefully, Los Angeles will find a reliable replacement for Furcal at shortstop before it is too late and the Dodgers are out of the playoff picture.
The Dodgers expected Angel Berroa and Luis Maza to hold up the infield until Rafael Furcal returned. But that won't be anytime soon as Furcal recently went underneath the knife for back surgery. The Dodgers must find someone to fill up their gap in the diamond.
It is rumored that the Dodgers are willing to trade:
- Matt Kemp
- James Loney
- Andre Ethier
- Andy LaRoche
- Derek Lowe
It's surprising that the Dodgers are that desperate for a shortstop. Is Ned Colletti really going to trade away all of Los Angeles' promising young stars? We will find out.
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Labels: Adam Dunn, Andruw Jones, Chin-Lung Hu, Cincinnati Reds, Delwyn Young, Disabled-List, Jeff Kent, Juan Pierre, Rafael Furcal
Labels: Adam Dunn, Andruw Jones, Chin-Lung Hu, Cincinnati Reds, Delwyn Young, Disabled-List, Jeff Kent, Juan Pierre, Rafael Furcal
There is a rumor circulating around Los Angeles that the Dodgers may trade Juan Pierre, Chin-Lung Hu and cash for Reds' slugger, Adam Dunn. This rumor has not yet been confirmed by either of the organizations. However, this potential trade would hurt the Dodgers' organization.
Although Adam Dunn has sensational power, evident in his 18 HRs and 44 RBIs in 2008 thus far, he cannot hit for contact. His current .221 average has been hurting the Reds' organization. Since Dodgers fans have been dissatisfied with Andruw Jones' .165 batting-average in 2008, they will probably become angered if Adam Dunn struggles at the plate to hit for contact in a Dodgers' uniform. He's not the full package of power and contact.
The Dodgers cannot afford to lose outfielder, Juan Pierre. Although Pierre has been the subject of criticism in the 2008 Regular Season thus far, his spectacular 34 SBs has been quite beneficial to the Dodgers' offense. He may also serve as a permanent lead-off man until Rafael Furcal fully restores his abilities. After he comes off of the Disabled-List, it is suspected that he will still need some additional time to adjust back to Major League Baseball.
Chin-Lung Hu may not be the future of the Dodgers' organization at second-base. But he is a solid infielder with a bright career ahead of him. Los Angeles may need his duties in the future if one of their middle-infielders hits the Disabled-List or if Delwyn Young, their probable player to succeed Jeff Kent at second-base, struggles. Hu is insurance.
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Labels: All-Star Break, Angel Berroa, Disabled-List, Joe Torre, Los Angeles Dodgers, Minor Leagues, Rafael Furcal, Rehabilitation Assignment
Labels: All-Star Break, Angel Berroa, Disabled-List, Joe Torre, Los Angeles Dodgers, Minor Leagues, Rafael Furcal, Rehabilitation Assignment
Rafael Furcal said that he expects to return to the Dodgers' line-up sometime before the All-Star Break. The shortstop has been on the Disabled-List since May 6. The bulging disk in his back is almost healed and he seems to be optimistic concerning his return. Joe Torre, however, hinted that the slugger may spend an extensive amount of the time in a rehabilitation assignment. Regardless, he would serve as a better option than Angel Berroa at shortstop - injured or not.
Update: Furcal explains to the LA Times that he will resume swinging a bat sometime next week. Joe Torre commented, "He may be back before the break as far as playing some games. Whether they're for us or not is another question."
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