Dodgers Nation Week In Review: October 20 – October 26

Staff Writer 10/26/2014

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When the Los Angeles Dodgers introduced Andrew Friedman as president of baseball operations, speculation arose concerning Joe Maddon potentially becoming the next Dodger manager.

Friedman voiced his commitment to Don Mattingly, who has held the position since 2011, during the introductory press conference and further emphasized the decision when Maddon opted out of his contract with the Tampa Bay Rays Friday.

Friedman and Maddon worked together in Tampa Bay to transform the team from perennial losers into contenders. With the two in charge, the Rays shocked the baseball world by reaching the 2008 World Series where they lost to the Philadelphia Phillies.

Upon joining the Dodgers, Friedman expressed his desire to nurture a relationship with Mattingly just as he did with Maddon. As for Dodger players, Clayton Kershaw, Zack Greinke, Adrian Gonzalez, and Juan Uribe were named finalists for the 2014 Gold Glove in their respective positions.

In addition, Kershaw also won Sporting News and Baseball America’s Player of the Year.

Here are the past week’s biggest stories:

Mattingly Intrigued By Dodgers Ranking In Use Of Analytics

Dee Gordon Was Motivated By Lack Of Role

Corey Seager Learned From Failure To Find Success

RUMOR: Joe Maddon Not Considering Dodgers

Dodgers Rumors: Andrew Friedman Signed Five-Year Contract

Dodgers Rumors: Lorenzo Bundy To Return In 2015

Joe Maddon: ‘I’ve Got To Hear What Everyone Has To Say’

Twitter Reaction To Joe Maddon Leaving Tampa Bay Rays

MLB News: Joe Maddon To Opt Out Of Final Year Of Contract

Four Players Named Finalists For Gold Glove