The Dodgers have already made the decision to release the trio of Juan Rivera, Matt Treanor, and Todd Coffey. Each will receive a buyout of $3.5 million, $800,000, and $2.2 million, respectively.
Add it all up, and it's savings of $6.5 million. Don't expect the Dodgers to hold onto that money for too long.
I can't really say these were tough decisions, as all three were pretty much forgotten about by the end of the year. I do like how Rivera played hard no matter if he was playing outfield or first base. He only hit .244 with 9 homers and 47 RBIs while appearing in 109 games last season. Once Shane Victorino and Adrian Gonzalez were brought in, he was a man without a position. About the only reason he played from September on was because Victorino slumped.
Still, it was obvious he is on the decline, as he's no longer the feared power hitter he once was. At least he went out with a bang, hitting a two-run homer in last at-bat of the season.
Treanor backed up A.J. Ellis, but only appeared in 36 games, hitting .175 with 2 homers and 10 RBIs. There's no way he could have envisioned such little playing time coming into the season considering Ellis was largely unproven. However, Ellis caught fire to start the year, and never got hurt. In turn, that only hurt Treanor. At least his wife is a gold medalist (volleyball star Misty May Treanor, in case you've forgotten).
Coffey only pitched in 23 games before blowing out his elbow, leading to Tommy John surgery #2 in his career. He was terrible, too, with a 4.66 ERA.
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Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Injury updates on Ethier, Ellis, and Coffey
Andre Ethier tried all he could to avoid the DL, but as has been the case with countless other Dodgers this year, that just wasn't going to happen.
Ethier is now a member of the 15-day DL, retroactive to June 28. He strained his oblique on a swing the day before, and hasn't appeared in a game since. It wasn't considered major, and the hope was that he'd be back somewhat soon. Well, with Matt Kemp's injury debacle when he tried to rush back too soon, the Dodgers weren't going to watch the same thing happen here.
Not surprisingly, Ethier isn't too happy about the news, as he feels he can play right now. But, in a good sign of maturity, acknowledges that he understands the approach. With the All-Star break soon here, he should be good to go right after.
Coming off the DL for the first time since May 18 is Mark Ellis, whom the Dodgers desperately missed. It's not like has overpowering numbers (.273, 4 doubles, 2 homers, 9 RBIs), but it was his professional approach to the game that made him so valuable. Now he can resume hitting in the #2 hole, which has not been a productive spot recently. Throw in his good defense, and it's great to see him back.
As for Coffey, the news is not good at all. He'll have to undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery. It's the second one of his career, as he had the same procedure in 1999 while he was a minor leaguer with the Reds. He was starting to turn things around, as he went 10 scoreless appearances in June. But after giving up a triple to Todd Frazier of the Reds on Monday, he knew something was wrong. And boy was it ever.
Ethier is now a member of the 15-day DL, retroactive to June 28. He strained his oblique on a swing the day before, and hasn't appeared in a game since. It wasn't considered major, and the hope was that he'd be back somewhat soon. Well, with Matt Kemp's injury debacle when he tried to rush back too soon, the Dodgers weren't going to watch the same thing happen here.
Not surprisingly, Ethier isn't too happy about the news, as he feels he can play right now. But, in a good sign of maturity, acknowledges that he understands the approach. With the All-Star break soon here, he should be good to go right after.
Coming off the DL for the first time since May 18 is Mark Ellis, whom the Dodgers desperately missed. It's not like has overpowering numbers (.273, 4 doubles, 2 homers, 9 RBIs), but it was his professional approach to the game that made him so valuable. Now he can resume hitting in the #2 hole, which has not been a productive spot recently. Throw in his good defense, and it's great to see him back.
As for Coffey, the news is not good at all. He'll have to undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery. It's the second one of his career, as he had the same procedure in 1999 while he was a minor leaguer with the Reds. He was starting to turn things around, as he went 10 scoreless appearances in June. But after giving up a triple to Todd Frazier of the Reds on Monday, he knew something was wrong. And boy was it ever.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Coffey added to the bullpen
The Dodgers and veteran right-handed reliever Todd Coffey reached a one-year, $1 million deal this past Friday. The deal also includes either an option for 2013 worth $2.5 million, or a buyout for $300,000.
Coffey is coming off a pretty good season with the Nationals. In 69 appearances spread out of 59 2/3 innings last season, he went 5-1 with a 3.62 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, and 46 strikeouts. Over his seven-year career, he has a 4.08 ERA and 1.42 WHIP.
So far, his career looks like it's bounced up and down between a good season and a mediocre one. His numbers are certainly better than with the Brewers in 2010, where he had a 4.76 ERA and 1.41 WHIP. But, he put together a great '09 campaign, tossing a 2.90 ERA and 1.16 WHIP over 83 2/3 innings. So, he's proven he can be effective.
Right now he's just another option in middle relief, joining guys like Matt Guerrier and Mike MacDougal. It's hard to see him cracking the late innings, unless youngsters Javy Guerra and Kenley Jansen stumble, which is entirely possible given their youth. We shall see.
Coffey is coming off a pretty good season with the Nationals. In 69 appearances spread out of 59 2/3 innings last season, he went 5-1 with a 3.62 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, and 46 strikeouts. Over his seven-year career, he has a 4.08 ERA and 1.42 WHIP.
So far, his career looks like it's bounced up and down between a good season and a mediocre one. His numbers are certainly better than with the Brewers in 2010, where he had a 4.76 ERA and 1.41 WHIP. But, he put together a great '09 campaign, tossing a 2.90 ERA and 1.16 WHIP over 83 2/3 innings. So, he's proven he can be effective.
Right now he's just another option in middle relief, joining guys like Matt Guerrier and Mike MacDougal. It's hard to see him cracking the late innings, unless youngsters Javy Guerra and Kenley Jansen stumble, which is entirely possible given their youth. We shall see.
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