This is what we’re reduced to as we wait for Tanaka to sign someplace. And for A-Rod to be suspended or not. And for all of the other pieces waiting on those two pieces fall into place:
All I know about Tanaka is the Angels are likely in on him. Not likely to get him. In on Garza, more likely but no sure thing. Ask away…
— Jeff Fletcher (@JeffFletcherOCR) January 7, 2014
No word if the Angels plan to have pitchers next year. They’re leaning that way, but don’t try to pin them down.
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers will retire the No. 34 jersey of pitcher Fernando Valenzuela during a three-day celebration this summer.
Valenzuela was part of two World Series champion teams, winning the 1981 Rookie of the Year and Cy Young awards. He was a six-time All-Star during his 11 seasons in Los Angeles from 1980-90.
He will be honored from Aug. 11-13 when the Dodgers host Colorado.
Valenzuela will join Pee Wee Reese, Tommy Lasorda, Duke Snider, Gil Hodges, Jim Gilliam, Don Sutton, Walter Alston, Sandy Koufax, Roy Campanella, Jackie Robinson and Don Drysdale with retired numbers.
“To be a part of the group that includes so many legends is a great honor,” Valenzuela said. “But also for the fans, the support they’ve given me as a player and working for the Dodgers, this is also for them.”