And it begins

I've been meaning to start a blog to discuss my views on how the current MLB rosters are composed and how they can be improved. Basically I get to play GM for every team. Each post will consist of a suggested trade/signing/call-up/draft choice followed by my reasoning for the move. Here's my first (official) attempt:

Los Angeles Dodgers sign Pedro Martinez.

This makes far too much sense to not happen. Lowe signed with Atlanta. Billingsly broke his hip this offseason. Kershaw, while most likely a future ace, is 21 years old. Kuroda is a 3/4 starter thrust into the top of the rotation. Wolf can fill some innings at the back of the rotation. McDonald is completely unproven in the 5 spot. While Pedro is no longer an ace, adding him to that rotation will result in at least a few extra wins. He can take the ball every 5th day as long as he's healthy and throw 5-6 quality innings against weak NL West lineups. If his arm is sore, let McDonald make a spot start. Hopefully playing in warm California weather will help keep him healthy. Even if they sign Pedro and he's hurt most of the season, that $5 million gamble is worth it after throwing so much money at Manny. Don't start being cheap now LA, sign Pedro and give yourselves a better shot at taking the West.