ETHIER AND LONEY AVOID ARBITRATION KERSHAW REQUEST 10 MILLION

Photo Credit Evan: James Loney Petco 2011

Andre Ethier and James Loney both are done deals.  The L.A. Times and others reported  Ethier for $10.95 million and Loney for 6.35 million.

Now if I was a GM I would have rather faced those two in an arbitration hearing rather than Kershaw.  I almost feel embaressed for what the Dodgers have offered Kershaw.

Again the L.A. Times and others are reporting that  Clayton Kershaw, officially requested a $10 million salary for 2012 and the Dodgers countered with Dodgers countered at $6.5 million.  I think Kershaw requested a low amount considering what others have been paid. 

What can anyone say bad about Kershaw, lets see he won 21 games, had an ERA of 2.28, pitched 233 innings, started 33 games, does charity work, and represents well the team on and off the field.  I hope that this as all talk and we hear about a long term deal in the next couple of days.

Another story in the L.A. Times talks about the parking lots at Dodger Stadium.  They are reporting that Frank McCourt has the option to sell the Dodgers but keep the surrounding parking lots, and his interests as landlord and potential developer might not coincide with those of the new owner.

That makes me mad!  Come on I really don't want to give the guy any of my hard earned money.  I don't get out to Dodger Stadium much, but it would kinda make me cringe to hand the parking attendant money that will eventually go to McCourt.  Just sell the team and move on. Fans shouldn't have to think about this stuff.   Anyway you can read the whole story by clicking here.

Just a couple of more days till the bids are submitted.