One old friend was a casualty of the recent flurry of activity in Chavez Ravine.
The Dodgers announced today that they have designated former Red Sox C/IF/DH Ryan Lavarnway for assignment. Los Angeles had just claimed Lavarnway off waivers from Boston last week. But, alas, there is no more room at the Dodger Inn. We're certain that Ryan will catch on with some major league club soon.