A source in Los Angeles last night confirmed that the Dodgers' Plan B is not Wilson but free-agent shortstop Orlando Cabrera, with contact already having been made with Cabrera's agent, Danny Lozano. Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti told reporters that a trade still was a possibility but stressed that his team could use prospect Chin-lung Hu at the position.

 

This would be a best case scenario for us, I think that they have the 17th pick in the 1st round this year which is about as good as we could hope for in return for OCab. I am really hoping that we don't end up with just a second rounder for him.

The Dodgers signing Orlando Cabrera would be absolutely amazing, assuming they sign no other type A's that rank higher than Cabrera. It would pretty much be best case scenario considering the DBacks, who I believe are #16, have no need for a shortstop and anybody above them gives up only their 2nd rounder. One can only hope and pray for Colletti to bring in another overrated, overpriced veteran.

O-Cab to the Dodgers would be ideal. For those who might think that talent is scarce at 17 here are some notable #17 picks. Roy Halladay, Brad Lidge, Cole Hamels, David Murphy, Matt Antonelli, Blake Bevean (one of the top pitching prospect for Rangers). After, AP and Beckham i like our chances of getting something good.

If Furcal goes to ATL, it's probably between Dodgers and A's for Cabrera.

Assuming Rafael Furcal’s back is sound and he passes the Atlanta Braves’ physical, the next free agent shortstop to go should be Orlando Cabrera, who is sturdier and plays more often than Furcal, but is three years older and isn’t the same caliber of leadoff hitter Furcal.

 

Nevertheless, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Oakland Athletics, losers on Furcal, are likely to shift their attention to Cabrera, an edgy player who quickly wore out his welcome with the Chicago White Sox.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays, who withdrew their interest in Furcal before he agreed to terms with the Braves on Tuesday, probably will be peripheral players on Cabrera. They liked Furcal in large part because of his leadoff skills.

 

The Kansas City Royals also are looking for a shortstop and could make a play for Cabrera, although he might be out of their price range. The Dodgers, however, are most in need of a shortstop, and of Cabrera.

 

Omar Vizquel, still a marvel of conditioning and flexibility at age 41, can field but not hit, making him a one-year stopgap for a team that can’t land – or doesn’t want to land – Cabrera. The only other free-agent shortstop with a decent resume available is David Eckstein, who is more apt to find a job as a second baseman.

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I hope that Ned conceeds to Cabreras demands for the bat phone to the scorers box.

 

17th pick. That works. Come on Ned, get yourself a gold glover. You need him, he needs you, we need your pick.

 

Yep, pretty much the perfect scenario we could have hoped for really.

 

WOnder if they'll have to use Pierre as their leadoff hitter going forward if they sign OC, or whether they give that job to OC.

Doesn't Kemp lead off?

 

I want this to happen right now. That 17th pick would be so, so nice.

Doesn't Kemp lead off?

 

I want this to happen right now. That 17th pick would be so, so nice.

 

 

Cabrera doesnt like leading off anyways, he likes being the 2 hitter, so that would work out nicely for the dodgers

As I posted in the Furcal thread, Furcal may now have a deal with the Dodgers.

Sounds like Furcal to the Dodgers for 3yrs 30M.

Sounds like Furcal to the Dodgers for 3yrs 30M.

Gay.

Then the dream is over.

 

I think OC is looking at the Royals or A's.

Sounds like Furcal to the Dodgers for 3yrs 30M.

 

That's what I was just reading, though the only thing that happened was the Dodgers upped their offer to match the Braves offer. Also, Furcal didn't want to play 2B which he might have to do to play for the Braves. It's anyone's guess now where he'll end up.

Rosenthal says Furcal to the Dodgers. That 17th pick woulda been to good to be true

Cabrera screwed us after all.

 

Does anyone care to explain what picks would the Sox get if he signed with either A's or Royals?

So the current suitors for O-Cab are KC, OAK and ATL, yes? What are their relative draft positions?

 

So the current suitors for O-Cab are KC, OAK and ATL, yes? What are their relative draft positions?

Is he still on the Twins radar?

So the current suitors for O-Cab are KC, OAK and ATL, yes? What are their relative draft positions?

KC is 12, OAK is 13, and ATL is 7, and MIN is 23, one pick before us at 24.

3 years $30 million? Sign him, Kenny, and put Alexei in center.

I'd be willing to give up the two draft picks if it means Cabrera has to take his act to Japan.

Man, some of you guys are just ridiculous about your hatred for OC.

LOS ANGELES (AP)—Rafael Furcal is staying with the Los Angeles Dodgers, reaching a preliminary agreement Wednesday on a $33 million, three-year contract.

 

Now Kenny can draft his third cousin, or Ozzie's nephew, with the 17th pick we get from the Dodgers.

LOS ANGELES (AP)—Rafael Furcal is staying with the Los Angeles Dodgers, reaching a preliminary agreement Wednesday on a $33 million, three-year contract.

 

Now Kenny can draft his third cousin, or Ozzie's nephew, with the 17th pick we get from the Dodgers.

Ummm, I think you are confusing Furcal with Cabrera. We dont get the Dodger's pick for no reason.

Man, some of you guys are just ridiculous about your hatred for OC.

Why? We had high expectations for the guy, and he came here, didn't fit in, was overrated defensively, was as bad as ROYCE CLAYTON at the plate for the majority of the year, that to me gives plenty of reasons to hate the guy.