This past week the Dodgers signed Andre Ethier and James Loney to one year contracts and avoided arbitration. I am surprised they are both still with the team. Ned Colletti's decision to stand pat should be a given but at least he didn't trade them and prospects for an aging over the hill veteran.
I have hopes that Andre Ethier can return to his 30 Homerun, 100 RBI performance of a few seasons ago. The Dodgers really do not have anyone from the minors waiting in the wings and I do believe that Ethier has lost a lot of his trade value. Unless the Dodgers make a move in Spring Training, he will be the opening Rightfielder on Opening Day 2012.
I also have hopes that James Loney can finally reach his potential. He is only good for about 10-15 Homeruns a year but he should be able to hit the 100 RBI plateau. Once again, the Dodgers really do not have anyone waiting in the wings although Prince Fielder is a viable free agent option. However with the Dodgers current financial status and the ownership situation being unsettled, the Dodgers cannot afford to make a big free agent splash.
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