Dodgers get slugger Thome, pitcher Garland

[Olson-for-Heisman]

Per FSN West ticker.

Woah.

[ryanm1058123]

Doesn't make much sense unless he's gonna start over Loney, which if he can still play the field wouldn't be that bad of an idea. I think the Dodgers are eating all of that salary too.

Garland to the Dodgers too.

[Olson-for-Heisman]

http://www.realgmbaseball.com/src_wi...lt_to_dodgers/

And Garland's in the Arizona dugout. Kinda funny watching him being informed of the trade and going back to the clubhouse to change uniforms. He seemed pretty confused.

[Brett_OS]

- Courtesy of ESPN

[The Chef]

Pointless trade as far as Thome is considered, he flat out told Coletti that he cant play the field anymore so hes going to be a pinch hitter and nothing more. As it pertains to some logic that they were blocking the Giants, thats idiotic as well, let the Giants have a power hitter who cant hit for average. I know Coletti said he sees Thome serving the same role that Matt Stairs serves in Philly but atleast Stairs can play the field if necessary, Thome cant so it still isnt the same situation. Ohh well, I guess the Dodgers felt the pressure and had to do something.

[SPTO]

Quote: Originally Posted by Olson-for-Heisman

http://www.realgmbaseball.com/src_wi...lt_to_dodgers/ And Garland's in the Arizona dugout. Kinda funny watching him being informed of the trade and going back to the clubhouse to change uniforms. He seemed pretty confused.

This happened with Tony Batista in 2001 when he was claimed off waivers by the Jays. He was informed during the game and since both teams were playing against each other just changed dugouts!

Anywho, I really like the Thome move providing he can still field, if not then it's going to be a big waste. If he can play the field then he'll be an upgrade power wise.

[kujoking7]

I think these are 50-50 acquisitions...here are my thoughts:

1. I think the Dodgers still remember Matt Stairs' homer last year in the NLCS, yes that ball is still going...
2. Maybe they want a power guy off the bench to give that pop for a key homer late in the playoff season.
3. Maybe if Loney gets hurt, or at least on the Sunday games (which starters are usually benched), they won't downgrade on offense, but defense.
4. THEY DON'T NEED TO START MARK LORETTA!!!!!!
5. #4 is amazing

Now for garland...

1. They probably needed a solid #5 in the rotation, with Kuroda getting hit in the head and Haegar's knuckler producting less than they want.
2. Garland is on a pretty nice couple of starts this month, going 3-1 with an ERA under 3
3. They wanted to piss of the D-Backs

Now I think the Garland acquisition was good, but the Thome one was really unnecessary because now they're stuck with his contract

[steelcurtain311]

I don't understand why you trade for a guy who only has value in the DH spot. You're going to bring him in just to be a pinch hitter? Why?

[oakfan162]

Money quote:

Quote:

“I just want to be honest with you. I'd love to come. I want to help you guys any way I can. But playing first base is not something I'm going to be able to do — maybe in an emergency situation, perhaps."

Thome to Colletti.

[skitch]

LOL - That quote's hilarious.

Late-game offense is all Thome will be used for, and perhaps the occasional spell of Loney. It's not like he's a huge offensive force anymore, anyway, but he's definitely a big upgrade on their bench.