Outfield: Dodgers working on Jones Deal
The Los Angeles Times reported yesterday that the Dodgers are working with Scott Boras to reduce the $15 million due to Andruw Jones next season.
Later, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com wrote, “The Dodgers are hoping to spread that money over more years. It could be done through an extension, which would move a chunk of money off the 2009 payroll. There also is the possibility of a deferred buyout, either to facilitate a trade or allow Jones to become a free agent.”
In Queens, I believe this is known as, ‘Pulling a Bobby Bonilla.”
Last week, at ESPN.com, Buster Olney said the Mets and Dodgers once discussed a deal that would swap Jones for Luis Castillo, who is due $18 million over the next three seasons.
However, the following day, Marty Noble quoted a person familiar with the talks as saying, “Nothing is ongoing, and nothing is going to happen.”
Speaking of outfielders…
According to Bill Ladson of MLB.com, the Nationals could look to trade OF Lastings Milledge before the start of the season.
The 23–year-old Milledge hit .268 with 40 extra base hits, 24 stolen bases and a .330 OBP in 523 at bats last season.
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