07-31-2010, 06:15 PM
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http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20...ent_id=12851156
<!--quoteo-->QUOTE <!--quotec-->"Hopefully, they make us better," said Torre. "I talked to Theriot and he is excited about coming over. He's a scrappy little player, a basestealer with more speed [than DeWitt] in that regard. I haven't talked to Ted Lilly, but he played for me in New York and he gives us a little more stability in the rotation. I know he's competitive. I hope he stays healthy and helps us get to the postseason."
Torre emphasized that the Dodgers weren't looking to move DeWitt.
"He was the price tag," said Torre.
General manager Ned Colletti, however, indicated that improved defense and running speed that comes with Theriot was part of the equation, saying he could have acquired Lilly without dealing DeWitt.
"We have interest in Theriot," Colletti said. "He's a middle infielder. Blake DeWitt is more of a natural third baseman than second base. They are the same type of player in their passion for the game, Theriot is a little older, but he's more situated for the middle of the infield. We could have had Lilly without trading DeWitt, but there were more dynamics than meets the eye."
DeWitt said his goodbyes in the clubhouse before Saturday's game.
"It's sad, in a way," he said. "It's definitely a tough situation for me. I've worked hard with these guys going far back. It definitely came as a complete shock but it's part of the game. I look forward to the opportunity there. Chicago is probably my favorite place to go on the road and it's definitely close to my family [in Missouri]."<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20...ent_id=12851156
<!--quoteo-->QUOTE <!--quotec-->"Hopefully, they make us better," said Torre. "I talked to Theriot and he is excited about coming over. He's a scrappy little player, a basestealer with more speed [than DeWitt] in that regard. I haven't talked to Ted Lilly, but he played for me in New York and he gives us a little more stability in the rotation. I know he's competitive. I hope he stays healthy and helps us get to the postseason."
Torre emphasized that the Dodgers weren't looking to move DeWitt.
"He was the price tag," said Torre.
General manager Ned Colletti, however, indicated that improved defense and running speed that comes with Theriot was part of the equation, saying he could have acquired Lilly without dealing DeWitt.
"We have interest in Theriot," Colletti said. "He's a middle infielder. Blake DeWitt is more of a natural third baseman than second base. They are the same type of player in their passion for the game, Theriot is a little older, but he's more situated for the middle of the infield. We could have had Lilly without trading DeWitt, but there were more dynamics than meets the eye."
DeWitt said his goodbyes in the clubhouse before Saturday's game.
"It's sad, in a way," he said. "It's definitely a tough situation for me. I've worked hard with these guys going far back. It definitely came as a complete shock but it's part of the game. I look forward to the opportunity there. Chicago is probably my favorite place to go on the road and it's definitely close to my family [in Missouri]."<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->