In somewhat of a suprising move, the Los Angeles Dodgers have released relief pitcher Rudy Seanez.  Seanez didn’t have the best spring training of his career as he had a 7.71 ERA but that was only in four innings of action.

I’d expect Seanez to retire from the game of baseball after being released.  He had planned on retiring before last season if he didn’t make the Dodgers roster.  Thanks for everything you put in for the Los Angeles Dodgers Mr. Seanez.

Yesterday it was Mike Sweeney signing with the Oakland A’s, and now today Mark Sweeney is signing a one year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.  Sweeney will be paid $600,00 and an extra $125,000 bonus if he makes the Dodgers opening day roster.

Sweeney will mostly be used as a pitch hitter, but can also play first base as well as both corner outfield postions.  Good pickup for the Dodgers, as they pick up a utility player and are hardly paying him anything.  Great player to have incase of injuries etc.

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Don Mattingly has decided to not be the hitting coach for the Los Angeles Dodgers during the 2008 season.  He asked to have a different role with the team so he can take care of some family issues during the season.  Mattingly will be a special advisor and help out during spring training and throughout the season.  Some games he will be in the dugout as well reports say.

Mike Easler has already been named the new hitting coach.  That sure didn’t take to long.  You have to wonder if the Dodgers thought something like this might comeup and had a plan in place just incase it did.  Either way, I don’t think it will have to much affect on the Dodgers.

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It is getting closer and closer to spring training for the Los Angeles Dodgers and there is a brand new Dodgers blog ready to get going!  Dodgershomeplate will be blogging about the Dodgers pretty much everyday.  From game reviews, rumors & transactions, and all the way to Dodgers tickets and merchandise, we will have all sorts of Dodger talk going around!

Will the Dodgers make it back into post season play in 2008?  Can they get by the Diamondbacks, Rockies, and Padres?  Right now it looks like an up hill battle for the Dodgers, but that is why they play the game!  Who knew last year, that the Colorado Rockies would be playing in the World Series?!  That is why we have to keep staying positive for the Dodgers, because anything anything can happen!