Ricky Nolasco traded to Dodgers
Updated: July 7, 2013, 1:55 AM ET
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"Going to play for the Dodgers, the team that I have always rooted for, is a dream come true," Nolasco said in a statement. "The team is packed with talent and an ownership group that is committed to winning, and I'd like nothing more than to play a part in bringing a World Series back to L.A. I couldn't be more excited to play in front of my family and friends in Dodger stadium during this season and hopefully for many more seasons to come."
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By acquiring Ricky Nolasco from the Marlins for three minor leaguers, the Dodgers got the starter they desperately needed and Miami reminded local taxpayers that it was a very bad idea to trust Jeff Loria, writes Keith Law. Blog"We needed to add to our pitching and to acquire someone like Ricky and, with weeks to go before the deadline, we thought this was the best move for us," Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti said. "Also, adding another $197,000 to the international pool doesn't hurt. We've added more than $400,000 in the last few days and, with our expanded international staff, it gives us additional opportunities to build our system.
"We've liked Ricky for a while. He's a gamer, a quiet, focused and successful pitcher who can add depth to our rotation."
The Dodgers now would like to add a reliever before the July 31 trade deadline and figure to hold on to their veteran core now that they have pulled to within 3½ games of the first-place Arizona Diamondbacks.
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For more news, notes and analysis of the Dodgers, check out ESPN LA's Dodgers Report. BlogWall, 26, has spent parts of the past two seasons with the Dodgers, going 1-1 with a 12.08 ERA. Ames, 25, is 2-2 with a 3.67 ERA in 30 games for Triple-A Albuquerque. Sanchez, 23, is 2-7 with a 4.67 ERA in 16 games between Single-A stops at Great Lakes and Rancho Cucamonga.
A year ago, the Dodgers made a blockbuster trade with the Boston Red Sox in August, acquiring Adrian Gonzalez, Beckett, Carl Crawford and Nick Punto in exchange for James Loney and four prospects. The Dodgers took on more than $250 million in that deal. They will pay Nolasco's $5.5 million salary for the rest of the season.
Information from ESPN.com's Jayson Stark and ESPNLosAngeles.com's Mark Saxon was used in this report.
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