Comments on: Your Hungover Jamey Carroll Analysis

By: MSTI’s 2010 in Review: Shortstop « Mike Scioscia's tragic illness

MSTI’s 2010 in Review: Shortstop « Mike Scioscia's tragic illness — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 15:58:19 +0000

[...] time at shortstop in the wake of Furcal’s injury than ever anticipated. When he was signed, I didn’t mind him as a backup infielder, though at the time I wasn’t thrilled with the second guaranteed year. I felt that Felipe [...]

By: So Everyone Agrees the Dodgers Moved Way Too Soon On Jamey Carroll, Right? « Mike Scioscia’s tragic illness

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:22:58 +0000

[...] and positional flexibility. As I said at the time (despite barely being able to see straight), he’s got his virtues, though I did say I was unhappy with having to give him a second guaranteed year. It’s just [...]

By: There’s Still Some Good News Here « Mike Scioscia’s tragic illness

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 20:43:29 +0000

[...] Pierre wasn’t the only problem, though. While we love Mark Loretta for his game-winning hit in NLDS Game 2, let’s not let that one moment make us forget his season-long Mark Sweeney impression (.276 OBP’s are the stuff nightmares are made from). Say what you will about Jamey Carroll, but he looks to at least be better than Loretta. [...]

By: Eric Stephen

Eric Stephen — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:25:39 +0000

The Gurnick article had some quotes from Carroll's agent that indicated he will be playing a supporting role rather than an everyday role:

"Jamey is excited to be a Dodger," Maurer said. "The Dodgers have a professional front office. It's been great dealing with Ned Colletti and Kim Ng and we look at this as a chance to team with Blake DeWitt and take the club to the playoffs again."

"Jamey expects to play a lot," said Maurer. "Blake DeWitt is a strong left-handed hitter and a good second baseman, but this will be an opportunity to form a tremendous team at second base."