Dodgers Sign Greinke and Ryu (Not Ken)

These last few days have been busy for the "Yankees of the West Coast."

The LA Dodgers were able to sign two pitchers to their rotation. First, Zack Greinke agreed to stay in LA but for the team actually in the city itself agreeing to a 6 year deal worth $147 million. The 29 year old Greinke went 15-5 with a 3.48 ERA in 2012 while playing for the Brewers and then the Angels. The next signing came from South Korea with the Dodgers signing Hyun-jin Ryu, a starting pitcher from the Hanwha Eagles. The Dodgers and the 25 year old lefty agreed to a 6 year $36 million contract on top of the $25.7 million posting fee they paid to the Eagles to get him.

Okay, this isn't fair. Zack Greinke is fine but when were we allowed to sign someone from Street Fighter? How the hell is Buster Posey supposed to hit a ball of fire? Damn that Hadouken pitch of his. Although I would like to see the Dodgers try and field one of those.

These signings certainly make the West a lot more interesting as the Dodgers continue to spend money to try and make themselves a powerhouse in the NL. The new ownership have made quite a few splashes with the signings and trades over their first year. They haven't been able to win with any of the moves yet but they are willing to spend a lot.

Their payroll for the opening day in 2013 could top $225 million. They might be the biggest spenders in baseball but in the age of money ball, being the big spender doesn't necessarily mean titles or pennants.

P.S. And yes, being the "Yankees of the West Coast" means they are the new Evil Empire. Just without the titles or the prestige.

P.P.S. Someone tell Brian Sabean to sign Liu Kang. We need someone to Finish Them.