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• Dodgers to Bring Back Little and Colletti

  Published: October 1, 2007, 8:26 am

  Tags: Frank Mccourt, Frankmccourt, Grady Little, Gradylittle, Jason Schmidt, Jasonschmidt, Juan Pierre, Juanpierre, Ned Colletti, Nedcolletti, Nomar Garciaparra, Nomargarciaparra, Wilson Betemit, Wilsonbetemit

  on the team. Others blamed Ned Colletti for making poor signings (e.g. Juan Pierre, Jason Schmidt), and failing to acquire a big bat when one was needed. Well, good thing for both Little and Colletti -- owner Frank McCourt says they'll both be back next year:Frank McCourt characterized the Dodgers' season as a "disappointment" Sunday but said

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• Report: Dodgers Are Interested in Girardi

  Published: October 25, 2007, 2:45 pm

  Tags: Grady Little, Gradylittle, Joe Girardi, Joegirardi, Ned Colletti, Nedcolletti

  and Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti have known each other for almost two decades. Colletti came to know the former catcher as media relations director for the Cubs; Girardi was selected by Chicago out of Northwestern as a fifth-round pick in the 1986 amateur draft.Even without Girardi's ties to Colletti, I felt that Girardi could be a good

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• It's Official: Joe Torre Takes Over the Dodgers

  Published: November 1, 2007, 2:35 pm

  Tags: Grady Little, Gradylittle, Joe Torre, Joetorre, Ned Colletti, Nedcolletti

  as the team's manager. He signed a three-year deal that's reportedly worth $14.5 million. From MLB.com:Torre is expected to have the same input in player personnel matters that Little had, something he apparently did not have in his final years with the Yankees. Little often said that general manager Ned Colletti consulted him on all player

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• Luis Gonzalez Is Changing His Tune

  Published: November 4, 2007, 1:04 pm

  Tags: Joe Torre, Joetorre, Luis Gonzalez, Luisgonzalez, Ned Colletti, Nedcolletti

  Grady Little, who resigned Tuesday. "But the credibility that Joe and his coaches bring is definitely intriguing."Gonzalez acknowledged being uncertain whether the Dodgers would want him. The desire to part ways appeared to go both ways, as the Dodgers showed no interest in re-signing him. Gonzalez said that he didn't speak to General

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• Dodgers Fans Rejoice: Ned Colletti and Joe Torre Just Might Play the Kids

  Published: November 26, 2007, 2:58 pm

  Tags: Bill Plaschke, Billplaschke, Jeff Kent, Jeffkent, Joe Torre, Joetorre, Ned Colletti, Nedcolletti

  both sides of that void, GM Ned Colletti seems to have finally embraced his talented young assets:Citing the high asking prices for top players on the trade market and the lack of quality among free agents, Dodgers General Manager Ned Colletti said today that he wouldn't "make a deal to make a deal." That would leave the Dodgers with a team that

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• Take Me Out to the Ballgame (Please): The L.A. Dodgers

  Published: April 3, 2008, 1:02 pm

  Tags: California, Destination Information, All You Can Eat Pavilion, Baseball, Chavez Ravine, Delwyn Young, Dodger Dogs, Dodger Stadium, Dodgers, Frank Mccourt, Joe Torre, Larry Bowa, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Dodgers, Major League Baseball, Mlb, Ned Colletti, Rafael Furcal, Spor

  When I was asked to write about the Dodgers this week, I have to admit momentary panic set in. I'm not a baseball fan and don't remember the last time I went to a Dodger game. In fact, I'm not even certain how the game is played. All I know is someone hits a little white ball with a stick and then runs like hell. But then I realized that a trip

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• Frank Wren: the Braves Knew Andruw Jones Was Donecakes

  Published: May 29, 2008, 8:00 am

  Tags: Andruw Jones, Andruwjones, Frank Wren, Frankwren, Greg Norton, Gregnorton, John Schuerholz, Johnschuerholz, Juan Pierre, Juanpierre, Ned Colletti, Nedcolletti

  for nothing, Frank, because Ned Colletti is hardly a genius (see: Jones and Pierre, Juan), but what, exactly, have you pulled off this season? Greg Norton is a beast but until the Braves lock up another innings eater or middle infielder, it might be better to let actions speak instead of words.Look, we all saw Druw stink up the joint last year

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• Frank McCourt, Focusing on Listening Skills, Sounds Delusional

  Published: July 11, 2008, 7:45 pm

  Tags: Andre Ethier, Andreethier, Andruw Jones, Andruwjones, Frank Mccourt, Frankmccourt, Juan Pierre, Juanpierre, Matt Kemp, Mattkemp, Ned Colletti, Nedcolletti

  pausing. "And we've all learned a lot."Without naming names, he said he has learned that some kids are ready to be winners, and some are not."You have to be patient, but, on the other hand, young players have to be receptive and respectful, eager to learn and listen," he said. "How many years of experience do we have with our coaches in that

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