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Ned Colletti Signs Extension

Just in from the official press release:

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers today announced that they have agreed to a long-term contract extension for General Manager Ned Colletti. Dodger Owner Frank McCourt made the announcement.
 
“One of our core promises to our fans is championship caliber baseball, year in and year out,” said McCourt. “Ned has been instrumental in our going a long way towards fulfilling that promise. I couldn’t be happier for him, both personally and professionally. The stability and continuity that extending his contract provides will further help us achieve the goal of being a consistent winner and I’m thrilled that he will continue to lead our baseball operations into the future.”
 
In his four seasons as GM, Colletti has seen his teams reach the postseason in three times, the first time a Dodger GM has accomplished that feat. During those four years, the Dodgers’ .539 winning percentage is the second highest in the National League behind the Phillies (.554). Among NL West opponents, the Dodgers lead second-place Colorado by 17.5 games during the four-year span.

No surprise here; if you make the playoffs 3 of 4 years, you’re coming back unless you really don’t want to. Odd timing, I suppose, though, coming as it does after last night’s gut-punch loss.

We’ll have more on this choice once the season is over. I’m not a huge Colletti fan, but I have to admit that after a horrible start, his decision making has improved.