Los Angeles Dodgers Trade Rumors: Ramirez, Padilla, Lilly and Podsednik
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Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports says the Los Angeles Dodgers look like they’re done for the year, but don’t expect GM Ned Colletti to start dumping contracts before the August 31st deadline.
Rosenthal says that right-handed pitcher Vicente Padilla would be attractive to a contender in a waiver as would Ted Lilly or Scott Podsednik. However, the financial benefits of such deals would not be terribly significant nor would the prospect return.
Manny Ramirez, currently recovering from a calf strain, would be a different story. The Dodgers would likely let him go if a team claims him via waivers. The claiming club would be responsible for the pro-rated portion of the $20 million salary he is owed. Rosenthal says it would be wise for Ramirez to find his way to an American League club that would allow him to DH and build his value for free agency this off-season. Ramirez cannot be placed on waivers until the team activates him from the disable list.

