L.A. Dodgers still chasing Tanaka

L.A. Dodgers still chasing Tanaka

LOS ANGELES, United States - Ned Colletti (L), general manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, and Stan Kasten, president of the club, hold a press conference at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Jan. 17, 2014. At the conference to announce a $215 million deal for two-time Cy Young award winner Clayton Kershaw, Colletti said he has been in touch regularly with Japanese pitcher Masahiro Tanaka's agent Casey Close, who also represents Kershaw.

L.A. Dodgers still chasing Tanaka

L.A. Dodgers still chasing Tanaka

LOS ANGELES, United States - Ned Colletti, general manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, speaks at a news conference at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Jan. 17, 2014. At the conference with the club's President Stan Kasten to announce a $215 million deal for two-time Cy Young award winner Clayton Kershaw, Colletti said he has been in touch regularly with Japanese pitcher Masahiro Tanaka's agent Casey Close, who also represents Kershaw.

Ryu joins Dodgers

Ryu joins Dodgers

LOS ANGELES, United States - South Korean left-hander Hyun-Jin Ryu (2nd from R) attends a press conference in Los Angeles on Dec. 10, 2012, after he joined the Los Angeles Dodgers. Also in the photo are Ryu's agent Scott Boras (L), Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti (2nd from L) and Dodgers owner Earvin "Magic" Johnson (R).

L.A. Dodgers introduce Japanese right-hander Kuroda

L.A. Dodgers introduce Japanese right-hander Kuroda

LOS ANGELES, United States - Japanese free-agent right-hander Hiroki Kuroda, flanked by Los Angeles Dodgers General Manager Ned Colletti (L) and owner Frank McCourt (R), puts on a jersey during a press conference at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Dec. 16. The Dodgers agreed to terms with Kuroda on a three-year, $35.2 million contract.

L.A. Dodgers introduce Japanese right-hander Kuroda

L.A. Dodgers introduce Japanese right-hander Kuroda

LOS ANGELES, United States - Japanese free-agent right-hander Hiroki Kuroda, flanked by Los Angeles Dodgers General Manager Ned Colletti (L) and owner Frank McCourt (R), puts on a jersey during a press conference at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Dec. 16. The Dodgers agreed to terms with Kuroda on a three-year, $35.2 million contract. (Kyodo)