The bad news just keeps coming for the Dodgers…here’s the latest from the LA Times:
Dodgers owner Frank McCourt needs about $30 million to make his team’s payroll June 30, a critical indicator that a confrontation between McCourt and Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig over the future of the team could loom by month’s end.
McCourt is expected to meet the Dodgers’ payroll Wednesday, according to three people briefed on the matter but not authorized to discuss it.
The Dodgers owe about $10 million in payroll Wednesday, according to one of the people, but that figure roughly triples for the June 30 payment as several deferred salaries come due, including more than $8 million to Manny Ramirez.
The Dodgers appear to have “no chance” to meet the June 30 payroll without a cash infusion from a new television contract, according to a person familiar with McCourt’s finances but not authorized to discuss them. If McCourt misses payroll, Selig could make the payments for him, seize the team and put it up for sale.
We’ve made no secret that we want Cashman to acquire Chad Billingsley, and part of the reason we thought he was attainable was because of the chaotic financial situation of the Dodgers.
There’s also Hiroki Kuroda who’s having yet another nice season with a 3.31 ERA and 3.50 xFIP (making $12 mil this season on a 1-year deal).
The Yankees could take some of those troublesome contracts off their hands, right?
24 Comments
Corey June 14, 2011 10:59
Chad Billingsley is legit. I’d take him in a heartbeat.
noseeum June 14, 2011 15:24
You must have missed the note from Pat Kelly that Billingsley stinks, despite the fact he’s outperformed CC in his first five years as a pitcher.
Pat Kelly June 14, 2011 20:44
He didn’t outperform CC. Either way, Billingsley’s early numbers are skewed from pitching in the NL and also making 29 appearances out of the bullpen.
But either way at age 25, CC started to get his shit together and become a perennial Cy Young contender. At age 26 he won a Cy Young. He’s since been a dominating AL pitcher. Billingsley can barely dominate in the NL west. What makes you think he’s going to actually pitch well in the AL East? Here’s a hint: he won’t.
I’d much rather ask about Kershaw than the joke that is Chad Billingsley.
Phieleblunt June 15, 2011 10:44
Yes and I am sure that a 23 year old lefty ace making 500,000 a year is available too. Maybe they will trade straight up for Posada although we may have to part with Soriano
pre determined outcome June 14, 2011 11:19
I am a fallacy.
Seriously June 14, 2011 12:09
Kuroda yes. Billingsley is a yes, but it won’t happen. If, big if, they decide to trade him, they will get better offers elsewhere. The MLB would have a tough time trading Billingsley from a premiere franchise that they are trying to sell.
Negrodamus June 14, 2011 13:42
There is a parallel universe where we acquired Kemp and Billingsley for Romine, Swisher, Hughes and Joba in this past offseason. I have been there. It is a most delightful place.
Ross in NJ June 14, 2011 14:45
Dream bigger. Kershaw.
Brian S. June 14, 2011 15:47
They’re trying to build their franchise around that guy. Not gonna happen.
Brandon June 14, 2011 23:58
I was hoping Cash would try to go after him in the offseason, but now it’s not gonna happen. He had a 3.52 K/BB going into tonight with a 1.15 WHIP. He’s the real deal.
Jerkwad June 14, 2011 14:49
Unfortunately if they try to move someone it’ll probably be Lily who’s actually having a good year. He’s older than Billingsly and makes more money, he’d be the logical trade option.
Not for the Yankees though… Lily does strike out enough guys anymore.
Chocolate Drop June 14, 2011 15:16
That, and Lily has two years left on his deal for around $25 mil. If this was the last year on his deal, then sure, trade for him. But he’s not a free agent until after the 2013 season.
And for Kershaw post above, isn’t he still under team control via arbitration?
Brian S. June 14, 2011 15:48
I liked Lily when he was on the Yankees
Jeff Weaver and Carlos Pena June 15, 2011 07:18
Too bad we all had to be dealt for him.
fathertime June 14, 2011 15:25
no, cashman prefers to solve the problems from within, from within.
Brian S. June 14, 2011 15:48
Except when he refuses to put the crippled Martin on the DL and call up Montero.
Negrodamus June 14, 2011 20:26
Montero’s not ready. Showing no plate discipline in AAA.
remember all of 2010? June 14, 2011 23:28
its a much larger sample. and when you start off 2011 hitting .400 as a 21 year old in a league with some old ass dudes who’ve been to the majors and back, you could give a fuck about taking a walk.
Bexy June 15, 2011 09:32
Montero is spanish for hot lover
Don Mattingly June 15, 2011 07:19
How about the Yankees get me back?
Joseph Powlikowski June 15, 2011 09:58
You don’t wear braces and manage with a binder. Hire Pena. Latin men are hot these days.
Andy_C_23 June 16, 2011 00:54
Poor Hitman
Brett Myers June 18, 2011 00:46
Um… what about me?
Matt Nokes June 19, 2011 15:18
Chad Billingsley is currently sporting a sexy 4.65 ERA and a 1.51 WHIP. Do we really need to trade for a #5 starter? Can’t Hughes or Freddy put the same numbers for less?
Explain to me why Nomaas has a hard on for him.