Things to do during BP

Today in 1981, a late scratch to Jerry Reuss gives rookie Fernando Valenzuela a surprise Opening Day start in which he throws a 2-0 shutout against the Astros. Ron Cey and Pedro Guerrero drive in the Dodger runs. It is the 1st of 8 shutouts for Valenzuela on the season.

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Max Muncy hates the Giants ballpark: “I hate Oracle Park. I don’t get the buzz behind it. I don’t like it. It’s cold, it’s windy. The ball sounds terrible when you hit it. I don’t like playing there.”

He was probably also not happy to get any run support, either

Ex-Yankees pitcher Lance Lynn is now a free agent. The #Dodgers declined the $18 million club option on his contract, opting to give him a $1 million buyout instead, reports Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. nj.com/yankees/2023/1…

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Sources: Shohei Ohtani is en route to Toronto today. A representative of his agency, CAA, would not comment when asked about Ohtani’s travel plans. At this hour, Ohtani does not have a signed agreement with any MLB team. MLB Network

I’m going to explain why Shohei Ohtani’s $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers will not equal $700 million in terms of MLB accounting or the present-day value of the deal. When money in a contract is deferred, the competitive-balance tax number — the luxury tax — is

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“I don't think that they're done.” Chris Mad Dog Russo and Joe Davis break down the Dodgers’ big offseason and their next potential moves.

Thank you, Ryan and Jonny for everything you’ve done for the team. We wish you the best of luck in Tampa Bay.

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