--RHP Jonathan Broxton appears to have sewn up the closer role a month before spring training. 

The Dodgers might have given themselves a mulligan on the notorious Andruw Jones deal. 

The Dodgers considered trying to void Andruw Jones' contract before waiving any possible action as part of his contract restructuring, two high-ranking Baseball sources told The Times. 

Pitcher Shawn Estes has agreed to terms of a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers that could be worth as much as $1. 

Every player likes being wanted, even Baseball's all-time saves leader, a sure-fire Hall of Famer. 

After signing Trevor Hoffman, the Brewers are looking for another arm. 

With Trevor Hoffman bound for Milwaukee, the Dodgers plan to install Jonathan Broxton as their closer and acquire setup men to complete their bullpen. 

With Trevor Hoffman bound for Milwaukee, the Dodgers plan to install Jonathan Broxton as their closer and acquire setup men to complete their bullpen. 

After signing Trevor Hoffman, the Brewers are looking for another arm. 

MilwaukeeBrewers general manager Doug Melvin knew there was a chance that his club was being used to drive up the price for free-agent closer Trevor Hoffman in Los Angeles. 

While the Dodgers could be forgiven for simply waiting for Manny Ramirez to come back to them on his hands and knees given that there don't appear to be any other teams interested in him, they apparently have chosen not to do so. 

--INF Juan Castro, whom the Dodgers originally signed out of Mexico in 1991, has returned to the organization on a minor league contract. 

The Dodgers figure to be a dramatically different team next season. 

We knew it would be a tightrope. 

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