Proceeds from the ads below will be donated to the
Bob Wuesthoff scholarship fund.
Tuesday, November 28, 2006 |
Rank Speculation: Dodgers Won't Pursue Barry Zito
The Dodgers will not pursue Barry Zito, according to a Q&A at the Times that would seem to be nothing more than Steve Henson speculation. To wit:
Question: Now that the Dodgers signed Randy Wolf, will they try to sign the most expensive free-agent pitcher, Barry Zito?Also, Jayson Werth's hand is much better, and he's now taking batting practice. Henson thinks he could be signed for not much over major league minimum because he missed all of 2006 (about $400,000). While the Dodgers could non-tender him, a lack of outfield depth will likely force the club to give him a deal.
Raphael Paredes, Los Angeles
Answer: No. Even before signing the left-handed Wolf to a one-year deal with vesting and club options, the Dodgers had no intention of pursuing Zito — despite numerous published reports to the contrary.
At least temporarily, General Manager Ned Colletti is soured on negotiating with super agent Scott Boras because one Boras client, outfielder J.D. Drew, opted out of the last three years of his Dodgers contract, leaving a gaping hole in the batting order. Boras also represents Zito, who is seeking a seven-year deal for more than $100 million. Colletti wants no part of those numbers and no part of Boras — until, of course, a Boras client is someone the Dodgers really want. Then, most likely, all will be forgiven.
Newer› ‹Older
 |
Post a Comment
Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.