Dodgers Sign Garrett Anderson

Dylan Hernandez of the LA Times is reporting that the Dodgers have signed outfielder Garrett Anderson worth $550K if he makes the big league club and an additional $200K in bonuses. The signing was done by the Dodgers due to uncertainty with their left handed bat off the bench, as the two other front runners (Brian Giles and Doug Mientkiewicz) have uncertainty with injuries, as Giles' knee is still bothering him and Mientkiewicz dislocated his shoulder last April. Anderson hit 13 home runs as the Braves starting left fielder last year, and with Reed Johnson signed at the fourth outfielder role, Anderson will be pushed out of that role. Expect him to make the roster, Brian Giles to retire, and Mientkiewicz to wait in the minors for a while. This signing will definitely give the Dodgers' bench some more pop, something it had none of last year until they acquired Ronnie Belliard at the end of August. This will be a useful addition to the Dodgers, and let's pray he isn't like Jim Thome was for us last year.