Welcome to the Blue, Jimmy Nelson!

Right on the heels of new revelations that the Dodgers may have been cheated out of a consecutive World Series championships (link here, via Jeff Todd at MLB Trade Rumors) comes news that the Dodgers have added more depth to their 2020 roster. Per a tweet from Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times we find out that the Dodgers are signing 30-year old right-handed pitcher Jimmy Nelson.

The Dodgers and Jimmy Nelson have agreed to a deal. It’s for one year plus a vesting mutual option. He’s guaranteed to make a little over $1 million in 2020 but could make over $3 million if healthy.

— Jorge Castillo (@jorgecastillo) January 7, 2020

BTW, you can follow Jimmy on both twitter and instagram (here and here). He is also a gamer with a twitch channel, here. Apparently, he is a #PlayStationAmbassador who actively plays MLB THE SHOW 19.

Say it Ain't So, Alex Cora!

Alex Cora, I am ashamed of you.

There was a time, not too long ago, when I thought highly of how you played the game. Heck, I still recall fondly your 18-pitch at-bat that one May-day in 2004 when you wowed the Dodger Stadium crowd. You were gamer who exemplified everything that was great - you hustled, you focused on the fundamentals and you certainly didn't cheat.

Now, as a middle aged man, I realize that was all folly.

Are there any heroes in this game anymore?

• Via Jeff Todd at MLB Trade Rumors -- "Red Sox Reportedly Utilized Replay Room To Ascertain Opponents’ Signs In 2018."
• Per Jeff Passan at ESPN -- "Sources: MLB near decision on discipline for Astros."
• Via Chris Cwik at Yahoo Sports -- "Report: Red Sox used video replay room to steal signs during World Series-winning 2018 season."
• Via Ken Rosenthal and Evan Drellich at The Athletic -- "MLB’s sign-stealing controversy broadens: Sources say the Red Sox used video replay room illegally in 2018."
• Via Hubbs at Barstool Sports -- "Major League Baseball's Investigation Of The Cheating Houston Astros Is In Its Final Stages And Lengthy Suspensions Are Expected."

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