Dilbeck: Rockies are interested in signing Jamey Carroll; are Dodgers?

Carroll & gaff: Published.

That would be a serious raise for free-agent Carroll, who turns 38 in February. He is coming off a two-year, $3.85-million deal with the Dodgers.

The Dodgers, of course, also need a starting second baseman. Carroll hit .290 with a .368 on-base percentage and .344 slugging percentage the last two seasons for the Dodgers.

But with the Dodgers, Carroll played the role of the super utility infielder, filling in plenty at shortstop during Rafael Furcal’s frequent visits to the disabled list, while also playing second and some third.

He hustled almost every moment of the game, was a terrific presence in the clubhouse and so versatile he could he even play a little outfield.

There is little doubt the Dodgers would like him back, though probably in a utility role if they can locate a player with more power to play second base (or even third and move Juan Uribe back to second).