The former Dodgers pitcher seems ready to defend his old team to the hilt, even if he doesn't re-sign with them.

MLB free agency is cruising right along, with many of the big names off the board. But some impact players are still ...

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The Los Angeles Dodgers have invested heavily in their bullpen, adding Tanner Scott and Kirby Yates on lucrative deals.