Year 1 in Los Angeles turned out pretty well with the Dodgers going 11-14 in September, and 4-1 in October. That allowed us to finish the season with an 80-82 record and I think year one went pretty well.
Pedro Martinez retired from baseball due to his injuries. The 38-year-old signed a $9.5 million contract last offseason and played in just 37 games before getting hurt.
As expected Cipriano Castillo executed his option after going 10-14 with a 4.56 ERA, while German Perez had his option vested after going 14-10 with a 3.63 ERA. They combined for 8.5 WAR last year, which was a little less than I hoped for, but not terrible. I knew we overpaid when we signed both, and did expect them back.
Don Summerfield also retired from baseball after the season. He hit just .167 in 62 games. The Dodgers will welcome back Joe Numbers on a one year $1.4 million extension after he hit .247 with 26 home runs this year. We also signed Gonzalo Gomez to a one year $800,000 extension. He hit .204 with 10 home runs in 57 games, but he did give me two solid seasons in New Orleans. Gomez reached 300 career home runs in the final month of the season, and the 33-year-old definitely has power remaining.
35-year-old Jose Carlos Hernandez of the Braves picked up the 2500th hit of his career, while 29-year-old Tade de Jong of the Mets saved their 300th game.
Los Angeles Dodgers - 75-87 (.463) 25 GB
2078 - Los Angeles Dodgers - 80-82 (.494) 17 GB (Season Score - 526)
