Dodgers Sign Hector Olivera for 6 years, $62.5 Million

[Villain]

Hector Olivera, Dodgers reportedly agree to 6-year, $62.5 million contract - True Blue LA

I'm very interested in seeing how the annual payments work out. given the hefty, $28 million bonus.

Just a quick estimation, if the rest of the contract is spread evenly, it becomes $34.5 over 6 years to give an annual payroll obligation of $5.75 million. Obviously, there's a huge pill to swallow early on, but if they intend to duck under the threshold for the luxury tax in the coming years, this makes that possible.

 

[lasportzphan]

Hector Olivera, Dodgers reportedly agree to 6-year, $62.5 million contract - True Blue LA

I'm very interested in seeing how the annual payments work out. given the hefty, $28 million bonus.

Just a quick estimation, if the rest of the contract is spread evenly, it becomes $34.5 over 6 years to give an annual payroll obligation of $5.75 million. Obviously, there's a huge pill to swallow early on, but if they intend to duck under the threshold for the luxury tax in the coming years, this makes that possible.

He has a UCL tear and surgery on it voids the contract. Should be interesting....

 

[Davis_Mike]

He has a UCL tear and surgery on it voids the contract. Should be interesting....

I don't think so.

Olivera reportedly has a slight UCL tear in his right elbow, and the deal provides protection for the team in the event that it proves problematic. Los Angeles would pick up an option for a seventh season at the price of just $1MM in the event that Olivera needs Tommy John surgery at some point during the six guaranteed seasons. That type of clause is, of course, most associated with pitcher John Lackey, whose free agent deal with the Red Sox included a similar provision that ultimately gave the team a valuable additional season of control.

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All they get out of the deal is a cheap 7th season. It's not like TJ surgery is going to effect the Dodgers plan for him this season anyways. His signing is more for years beyond 2015 when Rollins & Uribe are gone. Maybe Kendrick too. Other than Seager, the middle IF in the upper levels of the organization have not panned out.

 

[Villain]

All they get out of the deal is a cheap 7th season. It's not like TJ surgery is going to effect the Dodgers plan for him this season anyways. His signing is more for years beyond 2015 when Rollins & Uribe are gone. Maybe Kendrick too. Other than Seager, the middle IF in the upper levels of the organization have not panned out.

Adding to that is the fact that it's his non-throwing arm.

 

[Davis_Mike]

Adding to that is the fact that it's his non-throwing arm.

It doesn't matter which arm it is, TJ will be required & he will be out for the better part of ayear.

 

[Villain]

It doesn't matter which arm it is, TJ will be required & he will be out for the better part of ayear.

Which is not a problem for the Dodgers. Non-pitchers recover from TJ a lot sooner. Also, the fact that it's his non-throwing arm DOES matter, and the slight tear might not actually require the surgery. They haven't decided yet.

 

[LASports96]

I like the signing, the 3B market is awful next year. The money is a non factor.

Who said he needed TJ yet, anyways?

 

[Villain]

Who said he needed TJ yet, anyways?

Nobody of repute. But everyone seems to be assuming he's guaranteed to need it due to the partially torn UCL in his non-throwing arm. He could very well need it, but nothing has been decided and he's not even in the US yet, so this is all keyboard speculation.

 

[lasportzphan]

Agree with MVPuig, I like the signing as Uribe will be 400 pounds by 2016 and the market is thin.

 

[OutlawImmortal]

Is Uribe obese again? He's always overweight but I think we all remember when he was obese a couple years ago with a batting average close to the mendoza line.

 

[lasportzphan]

Is Uribe obese again? He's always overweight but I think we all remember when he was obese a couple years ago with a batting average close to the mendoza line.

Well, he's 36 (37 in 2016) and constantly pulling a hammy or something. He's listed at 6 foot, 235. I'd say he's a few more Ho Ho's from a role/bench player. Weight + Father Time + Ho Ho's = waning prime.

 

[OutlawImmortal]

Well, he's 36 (37 in 2016) and constantly pulling a hammy or something. He's listed at 6 foot, 235. I'd say he's a few more Ho Ho's from a role/bench player. Weight + Father Time + Ho Ho's = waning prime.

That's a fair prediction, Uribe tends to coast when he's comfortable. I would actually like to see him traded while he still has a bit of value since we have so many viable infielders. 3rd base is a position of need for a lot of teams in the league.

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[Villain]

This is fat to you guys?

 

[Villain]

GOT DONUTS?!?!?!?!

 

[OutlawImmortal]

It says 2014 right on it.

 

[Villain]

Were you expecting a picture of him in the clubhouse in 2015? The team is still in Arizona...

 

[OutlawImmortal]

Were you expecting a picture of him in the clubhouse in 2015? The team is still in Arizona...

Yeah, you're right. Guess they wouldn't bother taking many pictures in ST. I've watched a couple innings here and there, Guerrero is looking really good right now.

 

[LASports96]

I don't think Uribe is fat, he's actually fairly agile for his body size. He might be ok for 1 more season, we'll see how it goes.

 

[lasportzphan]

That's a fair prediction, Uribe tends to coast when he's comfortable. I would actually like to see him traded while he still has a bit of value since we have so many viable infielders. 3rd base is a position of need for a lot of teams in the league.

Going to get off topic here but if anyone is interested in joining a fantasy baseball league on CBS, let me know. LALakersboy, LAsportzphan, even Villain (lol, welcome back by the way) are welcome. Let me know if you're interested, we need a couple more peeps.

I'd be interested, private message me the info!

 

[lasportzphan]

I don't think Uribe is fat, he's actually fairly agile for his body size. He might be ok for 1 more season, we'll see how it goes.

His glove is excellent (makes up for some awful stretches at the plate with horrid discipline) and totally agree that he is surprisingly agile for his build. But he's on borrowed time with the nick nack injuries. I agree with the previous post, trade him a year too early than a year too late if we have the depth.