Dodgers' Big Signing? It's Already Happened
Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti on Monday told reporters he doesn't like the looks of the trade or free-agent market, and is thinking hard about just keeping the kids.
Which isn't a bad idea. But does like a little feeble compared to the Angels, who have made a big trade and signed perhaps the most attractice free agent out there ... albeit for $90 million for five years. Real money.
Anyway, both the Dodgers' and Angels' big signing has a name pronounced the same was as B-list actress Tori Spelling.
That would be Torii Hunter, for the Angels.
And Joe Torre, for the Dodgers.
The Dodgers are spending way less money, but Joe Torre is 67 years old and won't be playing third base or eating up any innings. He's a manager, and their ability to influence games is pretty limited.
So, if you're waiting for a big signing ... it's already happened. It was Ol' Joe.
Given that the Dodgers spent big on the feeble Juan Pierre ($45 million, five years) and the fragile Jason Schmidt ($47 million, three years) ... it's probably just as well Ned isn't out there throwing around money.