Dodgers signed infielder Pablo Ozuna to a one-year contract.

 

Ozuna isn't much of a shortstop, so he's unlikely to spell Nomar Garciaparra. He will get a chance to pinch-hit and replace Jeff Kent late in games for defense. He shouldn't have any fantasy value.

 

per rotoworld

Good, I'm rooting for the Dodgers and hope he can contribute and help them get into the playoffs.

Pablo was the tying run for the Dodgers in the 9th today as a pinch runner.

Ken Gurnick from MLB.com writes that the Dodgers signed veteran utility player Pablo Ozuna today. The White Sox designated Ozuna for assignment on July 8 to make room for Paul Konerko when he returned from the DL. He elected to become a free agent after clearing waivers. Ozuna had posted a mediocre line of .281/.313/.328 in 69 plate appearances for the White Sox this year.

 

Luis Maza was designated for assignment to make room for Ozuna, Gurnick writes. Maza was called up as a quick shortstop fix earlier in the year, but had posted an abyssmal .228/.278/.282 line through 79 ABs with the Dodgers.

 

Manager Joe Torre refers to Ozuna as a "safety net" at three positions, and also expects the Dodgers to continue to be active over the next 10 days:

 

"I know Ned [Colletti, general manager] is on the phone, trying to make our club better," Torre said. "Chances are, we'll be active. Having said that, we're trying."

Congrats to Ozuna

Ozuna is a tremendous fit in the NL and an even better fit for the Dodgers. I'm happy he joined a team that I've been pulling for in the NL.

No offense to Ozuna, but this is why the Dodgers are going nowhere fast, they seem obsessed with overpaying for old players that arent' very good at baseball. I'm glad Ozuna found a home though, good for him.

Although I guess Ozuna is playing for the min, still doesn't really add much to their team. Their are plenty of fast guys in AAA that could fill the spot with some upside.