Dodgers News | Rumors: Yasiel Puig’s Trip Home, Chapman Deal Deal And More

This week has been another fairly frantic one as we sludge through the offseason from hell, as many fans likely put it. Let’s try to catch up on Thursday’s dealings.

Dodgers Nation

• Gabe Kapler spoke about his desire to retain his role in the Dodgers organization as head of the minor league system.
• While Hisashi Iwakuma was never technically on the Dodgers, the team is working to replace him in the rotation.
• Las Vegas released the World Series odds and the Dodgers didn’t fall nearly as much as you’d think.
• As so much speculation swirls around Aroldis Chapman’s off-field actions, the Dodgers no longer seem interested in acquiring him.

Dodgers Local | Blogs

• Dustin Nosler takes a look at the prospects sent to and acquired in the Dodgers’ big trade this week. [Dodgers Digest]
• Dave Roberts explained what the heck a “Quality Assurance Coach” might be. [Dodgers Insider]
• Yasiel Puig’s trip to Cuba has made for an incredible story thus far. [L.A. Times]

Dodgers National

• Howard Cole explains why the Dodgers while be fine on the mound — history helps. [Forbes]
• A deal for Jose Fernandez is looking extremely unlikely at this point. [ESPN]
• Jon Heyman says the details of Yasiel Puig’s bar fight are nowhere as drastic as originally reported. [CBS Sports]