Maddux deal finalized

| | Comments (2) |

The cash considerations mean the Padres are picking up part of his salary. Not sure yet how much. Here's the release.

LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Dodgers today announced that they have re-acquired right-handed pitcher Greg Maddux and cash considerations from the San Diego Padres for two minor league players to be named later or cash considerations. The announcement was made by Dodger General Manager Ned Colletti.
"It's very rare that you get the opportunity to add a pitcher like Greg even one time, let alone twice," said Colletti. "He's one of the greatest pitchers of all time and we've already seen what he can add to a team both on the field and in the clubhouse."
Maddux, 42, is a four-time Cy Young Award winner and eight-time All-Star. Earlier this season, he became just the ninth pitcher in Major League history to reach 350 victories in his career, as he currently is one win behind Roger Clemens for eighth place all-time.
He joined the Dodgers in 2006 and went 6-3 with a 3.30 ERA in 12 starts down the stretch while helping Los Angeles earn a Wild Card berth. That marked his 12th postseason appearance, including nine consecutive years with the Braves from 1995-2003. He has twice helped Atlanta to the World Series, winning the championship in 1995. In 32 career playoff games, Maddux has a 3.34 ERA, including a 2.09 ERA in five World Series starts.
Last season, Maddux earned his 17th Rawlings Gold Glove Award, setting a new Major League record. He won 13 consecutive Gold Gloves from 1990-2002 and four in a row awards in 2004-07. Maddux has led the league in victories three times and ERA four times.
In 26 starts this season, the right-hander is 6-9 with a 3.99 ERA. He recently surpassed Phil Niekro to break into the top 10 on the all-time strikeout list, as his 3,353 punch outs rank 10th in big league history and second among active pitchers behind Randy Johnson. Maddux has averaged just 1.80 walks per nine innings in his career, the third-lowest career mark among active big leaguers.
In his last three starts, the right-hander is 2-1 with a 1.89 ER (4 ER/19.0 IP) while striking out nine and walking just one batter.
From 1988-2004, he won 15 or more games each year, surpassing Cy Young (15 from 1891-1905) for the most consecutive 15-win seasons (17) in Major League history. He also has 20 consecutive seasons with 10 or more wins, surpassing Young's mark of 19 set from 1891-1909.

2 Comments

rthlshrtbrkr Author Profile Page said:

Hey Tony,

Do you have any info on Saito?

Tony Jackson Author Profile Page said:

Nothing new on Saito. They continue to hold out some hope that he can pitch late in the season, but that is far from guaranteed

Leave a comment

Scores, stats and more

About this Entry

This page contains a single entry by Tony Jackson published on August 19, 2008 3:33 PM.

Maddux trade appears to be close to complete was the previous entry in this blog.

Stults is odd man out is the next entry in this blog.

Find recent content on the main index or look in the archives to find all content.

Recent Comments

Tony Jackson on Maddux deal finalized: Nothing new on Saito. They continue to hold out some hope that he can ...

rthlshrtbrkr on Maddux deal finalized: Hey Tony, Do you have any info on Saito? ...

Powered by Movable Type 4.21-en

Advertisement

Other blogs

Our Daily Dread: The state of your newspaper's sports section, from somewhere on the inside in Farther Off the Wall
On the road again in Inside UCLA with Brian Dohn
Boys Basketball: Big All-Star game planned for Juniors in Daily News High School Spotlight
Morning Buzz in Inside USC with Scott Wolf
Chivas USA-San Jose Earthquakes Highlights in 100 Percent Soccer