Dodgers News | Rumors: Zack Greinke, David Price Updates, Chia Pets And More

It’s a relatively slow day in DodgerLand, but we did get an update on the Dodgers’ interest in David Price. Plus, there’s going to be can’t-miss promotional item given out by the team this year.

Dodgers Nation

• ESPN ranked Kenley Jansen as a top three reliever in the MLB.
• ESPN also thinks that the Dodgers are “trending downward”, while the Giants are “trending upward.”
• William Oberst says that other than Kershaw, the team’s rotation is a question mark.
• Executives around the league are skeptical about the Dodgers’ intentions to lower their payroll.
• Zack Greinke, not David Price, is the Dodgers’ top free agency target.
• Carl Crawford and other Dodger outfielders are “available for trade”.

Dodgers Local | Blogs

• Apparently the team’s promotional schedule this season will include a Justin Turner chia pet [LA Times]
• The Dodgers may have a manager, but the rest of their coaching staff is in flux. [LA Times]

Dodgers National

• The hire of Dave Roberts makes it clear that it’s Andrew Friedman’s “show” now. [Today’s Knuckleball]
• The Dodgers are one of five teams to have expressed the most interest in David Price. [Fox Sports]
• Though, reportedly Price’s preferred destination is Toronto. [BaseballEssential.com]