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THE DODGERS released the following news release on Dec. 19: "The Los Angeles Dodgers announced today they have signed five-time All-Star Nomar Garciaparra…"

A day later they issued another release: "The Los Angeles Dodgers announced today they have signed six-time All-Star Kenny Lofton…"

I'd hate to think you can't believe a thing the Dodgers have to say, but I heard the Dodgers still haven't signed Lofton or Garciaparra.

"You're correct," a Dodger spokesperson said. "We're still working on the contracts."

Maybe so, but there was also talk the agents for the unsigned players were giving consideration to filing grievances with the players' union.

My concern, of course, is the Boston Parking Lot Attendant has run out of money and is unable to make good on the signing bonuses until he can get some more deposits on season tickets.

http://www.latimes.com/sports/baseba...rts-mlb-dodger