Jason Schmidt Returns...Does This Alter The Dodgers Plans?

by Matt Buggenhagen on Jul 19, 2009 1:30 PM EDT

Dodgers starter Jason Schmidt is set to start for the Dodgers Monday, writes Kevin Baxter of the L.A. Times.

Schmidt hasn't pitched since June 16, 2007 due to a right shoulder injury. A three-time All-Star, Schmidt has only pitched six games for the Dodgers following signing a $47-million free-agent contract after the 2006 season.

Ultimately, his performance could have a major effect on whether or not the Dodgers make a move for a pitcher prior to the deadline. The Dodgers have been linked with several pitchers including the Blue Jays Roy Halladay, the Mariners Jarrod Washburn, and the Indians Cliff Lee.

Schmidt made five starts for triple-A Albuquerque in the last month, going 2-0 with a 3.94 ERA

Odds are Schmidt will get two starts prior to the deadline, so for his sake and the sake of the Dodgers it's imperative that he shows them something quickly.

Poll

If you were Dodgers GM Ned Colletti what would you do?

Make a move for Roy Halladay

63 votes

Go get Cliff Lee

41 votes

Go get Jarrod Washburn

23 votes

Stand pat, give Jason Schmidt a shot

56 votes

183 votes | Poll has closed

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I don't think Halladay wins them the WS, so it's not quite worth it.

Cliff Lee would cost far too much for the production he’d get them. I’d let Schmidt show what he’s got, then consider going for someone like Washburn who can help fill out the rotation for the rest of the season and keep the pen fresh by going 7 innings every start.

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