New Vacancy: Dodgers

[Ben (Rays GM)]

Logan has decided to step down as GM of the Dodgers. Logan has been in charge of this team for six years, and has seen his share of strong seasons, including a 16-6 record in 2013. Recently the team has struggled a bit more, but there are some strong assets at both the major and minor league level to build around. We thank Logan for his excellent years running this team, and are excited to see what direction a new GM might take the Dodgers.

If you know anyone who would be interested in taking over this team, have them message me and Brian with an application answering the following three questions: 1) what do you see as the team's strengths and weaknesses, 2) how would you go about addressing those needs short and long term (generally speaking - no specific targets, please) 3) what are your own strengths (and weaknesses) as a GM.

[Ben (Rays GM)]

Updated Dodgers roster

Note that this is the 2017 roster and will need to be updated by the new GM for 2018 when the time comes. A successful GM candidate will demonstrate in their application that they have considered who their outgoing players will be, and which ones will be able to be kept long term.

40-Man Roster
C
1B Travis Shaw 0.6 million (3rd year)
2B Neil Walker 10.2 million (2016-2018)
3B Yunel Escobar 5.1 million (2015-2017)
SS Freddy Galvis 1.5 million (5th year)
OF Michael Bourn 6.3 million (2015-2017)
OF Joc Pederson 0.6 million (3rd year)
OF Tyler Naquin 0.5 million (2nd year)
DH Seth Smith 3.5 million (2017)

BN Jefry Marte 0.6 million (3rd year)
BN Ivan De Jesus 0.6 million (3rd year)
BN Mac Williamson 0.5 million (2nd year)
BN Christian Bethancourt 0.7 million (2017)

SP Justin Masterson 11.2 million (2014-2017)
SP John Danks 6.8 million (2015-2017)
SP Lance McCullers 0.6 million (3rd year)
SP Edinson Volquez 11.5 million (2017)
SP Phil Hughes 4.9 million (2017-2018)
SP Marco Estrada 12.8 million (2017-2020)
SP Dinelson Lamet 0.4 million (minors)

RP Tyler Thornburg 0.6 million (3rd year) RS13
RP Hector Rondon 1.0 million (4th year) RS14
RP Shawn Tolleson 0.6 million (3rd year)
RP Jordan Walden 1.5 million (5th year)
RP Josh Lindblom 1.0 million (4th year)
RP Logan Ondrusek 2.0 million (6th year)
RP Phillipe Aumont 0.5 million (2nd year)
RP Chris Bassitt 0.5 million (2nd year)
RP Bryan Shaw 2 million (2017)
RP David Hernandez 0 million (2017) addl salary paid by HOU
RP Braden Shipley 0.5 million (2nd year)
RP Vidal Nuno 1.0 million (4th year)

..... 31 players, 90.1 million

Minor Leagues
C Grayson Greiner 0.4 million (minors)
C Mark Zagunis 0.4 million (minors)
C Ben Rortvedt 0.4 million (minors)
C Sean Murphy 0.4 million (minors)
C Zack Collins 0.4 million (minors)
1B Christian Walker 0.4 million (minors)
1B David Thompson 0.4 million (minors)
1B Casey Gillaspie 0.4 million (minors)
1B Keon Barnum 0.4 million (minors)
1B Edwin Rios 0.4 million (minors)
2B L.J. Mazzilli 0.4 million (minors)
3B Travis Blankenhorn 0.4 million (minors)
3B Joe Perez 0.4 million (minors)
3B Dylan Busby 0.4 million (minors)
SS Tyler Freeman 0.4 million (minors)
SS Adrian Marin 0.4 million (minors)
SS Brendon Davis 0.4 million (minors)
SS J.P. Crawford 0.4 million (minors)
SS Rosell Herrera 0.4 million (minors)
SS Ronny Brito 0.4 million (minors)
SS Errol Robinson 0.4 million (minors)
SS Carter Kieboom 0.4 million (minors)
SS Wilkerman Garcia 0.4 million (minors)
OF Donnie Dewees 0.4 million (minors)
OF LeVon Washington 0.4 million (minors)
OF Skye Bolt 0.4 million (minors)
OF Luke Raley 0.4 million (minors)
OF Ronnie Dawson 0.4 million (minors)
OF Jacob Scavuzzo 0.4 million (minors)
OF Kyri Washington 0.4 million (minors)
P Kyle Cody 0.4 million (minors)
P Michael Freeman 0.4 million (minors)
P Mitch Brown 0.4 million (minors)
P Brock Stewart 0.4 million (minors)
P Justin Maese 0.4 million (minors)
P Mariano Rivera Jr 0.4 million (minors)
P Jacob Nix 0.4 million (minors)
P Dan Altavilla 0.4 million (minors)
P Alex Robinson 0.4 million (minors)
P Jacob Rhame 0.4 million (minors)
P Andrew Sopko 0.4 million (minors)
P Angel Sanchez 0.4 million (minors)
P Jose Dominguez 0.4 million (minors)
P Javier Solano 0.4 million (minors)
P Sam Howard 0.4 million (minors)
P Dustin May 0.4 million (minors)
P Keegan Akin 0.4 million (minors)
P Scott Moss 0.4 million (minors)
P Trevor Oaks 0.4 million (minors)
P Logan Allen 0.4 million (minors)
P Austin Gomber 0.4 million (minors)
P Brendon Little 0.4 million (minors)
P Evan Steele 0.4 million (minors)
P Keegan Thompson 0.4 million (minors)
P Drew Strotman 0.4 million (minors)

..... 55 players, 22 million

Other Cash Considerations:
Yadier Molina 19.9 million (2017), 3.9 million (2018)
Justin Smoak 2.7 million (2017)

Total: 67 players, 134.7 million
Salary Cap: 128.2 million
Available: 6.5 million

[Ben (Rays GM)]

I'm pleased to offer the position of Dodgers GM to Dave. Please join me in welcoming him aboard!

[Dave (Dodgers GM)]

Hi everyone, very happy to accept the GM position of the Los Angeles Dodgers, which works out quite well, as I am a big Dodger fan myself, even though I don't live anywhere near California, actually live in a very small town in Southern Illinois- where I work as at a local high school and coach as well. I have been playing fantasy/dynasty baseball for just over 20 years and I am currently in another league very similar to this one. I love being an active owner and will be around and online very often as I check my teams constantly.
I will work hard to learn the league and will do my best to work on this franchise. Always open for trades and negotiations, I love doing that and really excited to meet all of you and to get started

[Ben (Rays GM)]

Hey didn't realize you were a Dodgers fan! That works out nicely.

[Jon (Astros GM)]

Welcome! You will love this league. The guy your replacing is one of my best friends so I expect a similar result. Good luck and we’re here if you need anything!

[Mills (Athletics GM)]

Welcome Dave! I wish you luck and thank you for no longer making me the "new guy" lol

[Max (Tigers GM)]

Welcome Dave! Good luck!!

[Scott (Phillies GM)]

Welcome Dave! I joined the league only about 10 months ago and love it.

[Kevin (Rangers GM)]

Welcome to the league Dave ! It is an very fun and active league. And good luck to .

[Rob (Rockies GM)]

Hey Dave -- glad to have you aboard!

[Dave (Dodgers GM)]

Thank you everyone, looking forward to the league

[Zack (Mariners GM)]

Welcome!!

[Kevin (Guardians GM)]

Welcome to the league.