Comment document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a72befe41794b3d77a1578358aa14013" );document.getElementById("deabe56847").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 5 prospect (No. The insinuation that Seager was fired up by hearing the Lindor rumors, leading to a big season and huge postseason. The Dodgers still haven't signed a free agent to a $100 million-plus deal during president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman's tenure, but the team's $300 million offer to Gerrit Cole shows a willingness to diverge from the usual M.O. Moving him would allow the Tigers to get an extended look at potential shortstop of the future Willi Castro as the youth movement continues in Detroit. By Connor Byrne | October 13, 2020 at 3:49pm CDT. 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However, Rosenthal wrote that Los Angeles was making Gavin Lux (MLB's No. 2 bombs! Required fields are marked *. Can’t happen. 2020 Stats: 6 GS, 0-5, 6.75 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 10 BB, 29 K, 29.1 IP. If the Padres paid his salary down to the point that he's on something like a two-year, $10 million contract the next two seasons, it would save them money and make it a tenable deal for L.A. October 16, Sportsnet "Major League Baseball and the MLBPA say there were no positive COVID-19 tests recorded among the remaining teams in the last week, bringing its streak of zero positive tests to 47 days. "After experiencing the elusive thrill of a close game Wednesday at Globe Life Field, the plainly invincible Los Angeles Dodgers seemed to go out of their way the following evening in Game 3 to contrive a challenge for themselves. "The Dodgers’ inability (or lack of desire, take your pick) to bring in a big, outside free agent is becoming one of the more intriguing subplots in the sport," MLB.com's Will Leitch wrote in highlighting the five teams most impacted by Donaldson's decision, "and one that’s going to continue to fester until they nail one down or, you know, win the World Series. With Alex Wood on the injured list and both Ross Stripling and Julio Urias struggling with some inconsistency, adding a starter to boost the rotation could also make sense. As McCullough points out, the Dodgers have just $16 million in guaranteed money on the books for 2022, giving the team the payroll flexibility to make Betts a massive offer. Staring at a 3–1 deficit in the National League Championship Series, a few players spoke up after a Game 4 defeat. If, in fact, the trade route is the better option -- and it might be, given that many top-tier free agents already have signed -- then L.A. could take advantage of one of the game's best farm systems, featuring a collection of big league-ready young players (like Gavin Lux, Dustin May and Tony Gonsolin) or nearly ready top prospects (including Keibert Ruiz, Josiah Gray and Jeter Downs). October 17, The Score Dodgers Rumors & News Buy Dodgers tickets at TicketCity. Late Dodger Rally Not Enough as Braves Widen NLCS Lead. It was a total team effort, but there was one man who stood apart with a notable..." That's not been the case so far with Cleveland. October 08, MSN.com Only Clayton Kershaw amassed more frames for the club, while Walker Buehler, Tony Gonsolin and Julio Urias are also among the Dodgers’ best starter-capable pitchers. Let's do it again 2morrow! Strangely, however, Corey was asked after his titanic efforts on Friday about trade rumors from the winter before. They’re turning to fellow young gun Dustin May in Game 5, while the Braves will rely on their bullpen as they try to close out the series. " Jan. 10: Although the Dodgers have had a quiet offseason, the club is well positioned to be a major player on the free-agent market after the 2020 season, specifically with Mookie Betts, writes Andy McCullough of The Athletic (subscription required). The superstar is a native of Southern California. Dec. 16: With seven straight National League West titles in the bag and one of the deepest rosters in baseball, the Dodgers don't need to do anything major to be a top contender in 2020. "With the 2020 Major League Baseball season creeping closer to its end, it's not too soon to look ahead to the offseason. He was released after a lackluster start to the 2019 season with the Texas Rangers, and he wound up being a key contributor for the Washington Nationals after he was plucked from the scrapheap, hitting .323/.404/.565 with 17 extra-base hits in 38 games. It..." Categories 2020 … If the Dodgers aren't inclined to meet Boston's asking price, they could just sign Betts next offseason. It's about adding someone an opponent fears, whether it's a standout shortstop like Francisco Lindor, a power corner bat like Kris Bryant, a dynamic outfielder like Mookie Betts or a monster reliever like Josh Hader. "With a chance to eliminate the Dodgers in Game 5 of the NLCS on Friday and advance to the World Series for the first time since 1999, the Braves will turn to left-handed reliever A.J. If not, then, would the Dodgers be willing to part with Lux to bring in a superstar to try to help them get back to the World Series and, perhaps, finally win it all. I believe that Betts snag was the turning point for the Dodgers. However, Turner has made it clear he's willing to change positions if Los Angeles adds another third baseman. However, he has flat-out crushed left-handed pitching this season. "The end of Major League Baseball's regular season means, among other things, the beginning of the hiring and firing season for the brain trust positions. 6:03pm: The Rays have struck a deal with the Dodgers to acquire catcher Travis dArnaud, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times (via Twitter). On Friday night, helping power the Dodgers to live another day, Seags set himself some playoff records with the bat. 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But there's still a case to be made that Los Angeles should shake things up in an effort to get over the hump and win the franchise's World Series championship since 1988. — … However, on paper, Arizona doesn't appear to have either the financial or prospect resources to compete with the Dodgers or Padres in a bidding war.