It is the holiday gift giving season. Your favorite team has some holes to fill. Just who should they target to fill those holes? Ask 25 fans, you will usually get 25 different answers. I am pretty sure some of the suggestions I would make would get some pushback from other fans.
I think they need a pure center fielder. To me, Pages is a stop gap measure and merely adequate. He made a critical catch to save a game in the World Series. But he also does not run routes very well. He still has a penchant for trying to throw out runners he has no shot at getting.
His bat all but disappeared in the World Series. He was only in CF as a defensive replacement because Edman’s ankle was still an issue. Just who might that CF be? Well, there have been several suggestions made by posters. Some are not realistic; others might have a solid chance.
- Luis Robert Jr.: I saw a list on ESPN of the likely landing place of players most likely to be traded. Robert had an 60% chance according to their analysts of being traded. The Dodgers were not listed as a possible destination.
- Byron Buxton: Buxton has a 30% chance of being moved. My main concern with Buxton is the same as I have with Robert Jr. These guys just cannot stay healthy and on the field. The Dodgers were not mentioned as a possible destination for Buxton either.
- Cody Bellinger: Bellinger is the more versatile of these players. Belli can play any outfield position plus first base and he is a solid defender at all of them. Bellinger has become more of a contact hitter since he left the Dodgers and has not struck out more than 90 times in the last 3 years. He is going to turn 31 during the season, so a 3–5-year deal is not out of line.
- Harrison Bader: Bader to me is more of a stop gap measure until the Dodgers prospects are ready for prime time. He is an excellent defender who did a very good job last year. Not a lot of power, but a solid contact hitter.
My list would also include a solid high leverage reliever. Devin Williams is off the board since he signed with the Mets.
- Robert Suarez: Suarez has been the Padres closer for the last two seasons and has recorded 76 saves in those two seasons. His ERA is 2.87 for the two seasons. I really like the fact that Suarez does not give up many homers. He gave up 13 in 134.2 innings. Suarez is 37 so I don’t see more than a 2-year deal.
- Pete Fairbanks: Fairbanks has been the Rays closer for 3 years. He has averaged 25 saves a year and his ERA has been right at or under 3. He also does not give up a lot of long balls. He is 31 and I could see a 2- or 3-year deal being viable.
- Kyle Finnegan: Finnegan split last season between the Nationals and the Tigers. He had 20 saves at the time of the trade. He was 3-0 with 4 saves and a sparkling 1.50 ERA with Detroit. He pitched well in 5 of his 6 appearances in the post season. He is another pitcher who does not give up a lot of homers.
- Kenley Jansen: Jansen is more of a sentimental pick than anything else. Many fans would like to see him reach 500 saves in a Dodger uniform. Jansen had his best season since leaving the Dodgers after the 21 season. He needs 24 saves to reach 500. I seriously do not think he would get that many chances in LA.
The Dodgers are loaded with players who can play multiple positions, and they just resigned Miguel Rojas for another year. But they still are connected to guys like Brendan Donovan. Donovan can play 2nd, 3rd and the outfield. He is a gritty contact style hitter with some power.
I question the need for another player of this type. I am not the GM though and I still see that the team has an interest in Donovan. So do several other teams according to the reports. If LA does not sign or trade for a CF, I believe they need a solid replacement for Conforto. Players like Lars Nootbaar have been mentioned. Unless they move Teo in a trade of some kind, I just cannot see that happening.
Many have also suggested that they should sign Bo Bichette with the intent of moving him to third once Max Muncy has played out his string in LA. Bichette would play second and then move to third in 27. I think that all depends on how much the owners are willing to spend on free agents this winter It is going to be a very interesting couple of weeks.
Indiana University Rules!
STFU!
Ducks gonna get that loss back
You Quack me up!
Don’t have a quack attack.
Congeats on an amazing season. Clear#1
1–I’m still on the Buxton bandwagon. I understand the comparison to Robert Jr., but the fact is that Buxton is coming off his best, healthiest season of his injury-marred career. Is it a risk? Sure–but a relatively affordable one at 3 years for $15m each. Belli is a couple of years younger and usually healthier, but he did most of his damage last season at Yankee Stadium. Outside of NY, he was a fairly average performer. By comparison, Buxton outhit both Tucker and Belli, who each will command much larger contracts that will add to the luxury tax.
2–$$$ saved by dealing for Buxton can then be invested in Bader as either a starting CF (with Buxton shifting to LF) or a 4th outfielder.
3–If the Twins won’t play ball, I’m leaning toward Duran and the possibiity of a Teo-Duran-Pages outfield. But Teo-Buxton-Pages would be sweeter, with Bader in the wings.
Should Teo stay or should he go? I feel conflicted. But iI he stays, he should go to LF.
The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reported the Minnesota Twins have taken center fielder Byron Buxton off the table, and look to compete and build around the All-Star in 2026.
So the Twins are playing hard to get, hoping to drive up the offers….
I’m sure they’ll still be answering their phones.
Three years out of 11 in the majors that guy has played 100 or more games. No thanks. Great talent in a brittle body. Twins not inclined to trade him anyway and as a 10-5 player, he has the right to reject any trade.
From USA Today:
Welcome to Major League Baseball’s annual winter meetings, the Super Bowl of trade rumors where thousands will be under one circus tent – well, technically a hotel – where everyone and anyone will be subject of speculation.
Agents will spread rumors at the meetings that half the teams in baseball are interested in their client. Teams will spread rumors that they’re interested in other free agents simply to put pressure on the player they really want. And players will spread rumors that they have interest in playing for every team just to drive up the price.
The cold-hearted truth is that there will be less than a handful of trades, mostly small in stature, and no more than one or two high-profile free agents will actually sign before the meetings break up Wednesday after the Rule 5 Draft.
“I think it’s going to be a boring winter meetings,” one veteran GM said. “I just can’t see much happening after talking to teams this past week.”
Believe 25% of what you see and nothing of what you hear!
Geez, Captain Buzzkill here
I always respect this day. My dad was there on the USS Nevada, the only battleship to get underway during the attack.
Cool, Bear.
My dad was there too, at Ewa, the USMC airfield that was under construction.
He’d been out carousing late the night before with his pal Hightower, and when he first heard explosions he figured the Army was doing exercises. Then the Zeroes started strafing Ewa. My dad told me how he and some other men crouched in a pit, shooting at the attackers with their Springfield rifles.
A pit? Were they building fortifications?
“Oh no. That for the foundation of the high dive at the swimming pool.”
One of his friends had his finger shot off while they were pushing airplanes toward the hangars, Later he had a prosthetic finger–and used it for pranks. Shake his hand and you might wind up with his finger.
That night, he and Hightower were manning a machine gun overlooking the beach, waiting for an invasion. A few years later, he was at Okinawa, and later served in the occupation of Japan.
read this morning dodgers and kike are interested in a a reunion. I’m just not sure both he and rojas are going to be together again, not immediately. Everyone loves Kike! he’s been fantastic for the dodgers. BUT, as Bear noted earlier , he didn’t hit hardly at all this past season. Would it be fair to say it depends on who the dodgers sign regarding Kike coming back. Now I’m not saying they should or shouldn’t, i’m just pointing out that he’s absolutely not just dead weight. He is less productive than before. His defense is still very good where ever they stick him. Who do they keep, kike or Call? kike is more versatile, but isn’t Call better at the plate now? as i said, to me it all depends upon what moves they make this winter. If Donovan comes, i believe Kike goes. If Teo leaves, maybe he stays. if Bellinger comes, he goes. If Bichette comes, he might stay. Lots of combinations could determine Kikes future with the Dodgers. I’m a fan. it would becsad if he left, but he left before and ended up coming back! You never know!
Congrats Mark! was pulling for the Hoosiers! Sadly , the wahoos couldn’t handle Duke again. hopefully Indiana wins it all! Cignetti is the MAN!!!
God bless all the great people we lost at Pearl Harbor. We should never forget all our fallen heroes and the ones still protecting us here and abroad! Thank you all!
I don’t believe Kike should even be on the table They have enough of those utility type players as it is.
Per Heyman:
Red Sox are among teams interested in D-Backs superstar 2B Ketel Marte. Gives them another star option after incumbent, coveted Bregman and Bichette. Mariners, Pirates, Rays, Tigers, Jays among others that fit KM.
Who fucking cares about Boston?
Bostonians.
What a fun set of responses!
I’m picking up on Bear’s lead and I’m not going to dismiss the initial reply as stupid or valueless.
Let’s start by thinking who doesn’t care about Boston Red Sox news!
1. People who hate Boston.
2. People who hate Chowdah.
3. People who are more interested in the uninformed musings of a guy who has had amazing and laudable success in Water Tech, or the thoughts of a guy who is explicitly NOT the long dead Duke Snider!
4. The incurious.
5. Those who hate news. News-haters.
But, this begs asking, who may be interested in posts about Ketel Marte and Boston? Who in the world could be in that audience?
1. Fans of a team, like say, er, um, The Dodgers! A team who may need a young, superstar 2B.
2. Fans of a team, like say, er, um, The Dodgers! A team who may be pursuing a trade with a baseball team from Boston replete with young, talented OFs.
3. Fans of baseball!
4. Those who seek out informed opinions on the state of the trade market ahead of the Winter Meetings.
5. As Bear suggested: Bostonians. New Hampshirians. Vermonters. Maniacs (I made that up!), Rhode Islanders! New Englanders!
6. Curious baseball fans!
Ketel Marte is damn good…. but not tempting for the Dodgers.
He’d be a big upgrade over Edman, Kim and Rojas. But what happens when it’s time for Mookie to shit to 2B?
Keith Law on the Hollywoody Seattle – Nats trade: ($$$$$)
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6868900/2025/12/07/harry-ford-jose-ferrer-nationals-mariners-trade/
The MLB trade market is heating up, and one of the hottest names is Jarren Duran. According to Boston Globe Sports, the Los Angeles Dodgers are considering the possibility of acquiring the outfielder from the Boston Red Sox.
Plunkett wonderfully previews the Dodgers at the Winter Meetings:
https://www.ocregister.com/2025/12/07/dodgers-head-to-winter-meetings-hoping-to-get-better-but-not-older/
Dodgers head to Winter Meetings hoping to get better – but not older
“It’s front of mind for us as we look out. I wouldn’t necessarily say in 2026,” Friedman said. “But it is definitely something that we’re going to have to be thoughtful with how to bring along some of our talented young players and incorporate them into our core.
“That being said, it’s a constant challenge because we have the highest of expectations going into each season. But I do think it’s something we’re going to have to be deliberate and thoughtful about as we look out. That doesn’t necessarily mean Opening Day 2026.”
Multiple Los Angeles Dodgers players have publicly expressed their desire to have Kiké Hernández return to the team, including Miguel Rojas, Will Smith, Teoscar Hernández, and Anthony Banda.
Specific players who have voiced support for his return:
Miguel Rojas: Rojas mentioned how vital Kiké is to the team’s chemistry and that “everybody in L.A. wants Kiké back”. He also posted about it on Instagram.
Will Smith: Smith stated his love for both Kiké Hernández and Miguel Rojas, expressing hope that the Dodgers would re-sign them because they are key leaders on the team and in the clubhouse.
Teoscar Hernández: While he was a free agent himself (before re-signing), Teoscar publicly said, “Hopefully. I’m praying to God that we can bring Kiké back. I miss Kiké and I want him to be a Dodger”.
Anthony Banda: Banda explicitly stated that Kiké was “phenomenal” for him personally, brought high energy to the team, and that “all of L.A. is fighting for that”.
Brusdar Graterol and Blake Snell: These players posted supportive messages on their Instagram stories when Kiké re-signed with the Dodgers for the 2025 season.
While other star players like Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman are highly engaged with the team, the most direct and public quotes about actively wanting Kiké back as a free agent have come from the players mentioned above, who value his clubhouse presence, energy, and versatility.
Translation: Kike will be back in 2026!
Bringing him back either puts both of Kim and Freeland in AAA, or makes one of them a regular, or means a trade of Call.
I wouldn’t be so sure to see him on the roster
Meh, I think he may have outlasted his true usefulness. And would possibly be blocking some future stars.
Bringing K Hernández back is something to seriously consider, but they can’t possibly be thinking about bringing him back prior to spring training. So this is February stuff to consider. Not December or January stuff.
He will not be ready until May or June due to his left arm surgery.
A chance for Freeland until then?
Still very much in debate if he’ll hit enough, but Kendell George is a lot of fun to watch:
https://x.com/LouisAnalysis/status/1997735619074970040
I went and watched him when the Loons were in the Quad-Cities. His ability to get down the 1st base line sure is something. Any ball put on the ground is a chance for a hit. I thought he was faster down the line than a young Dee Gordon. Reading pitchers seemed like a work in progress.
Per MLB Pipeline:
The #Dodgers currently have 7 Top 100 prospects — second most of any farm system behind only Seattle with 8. (This was before the Ford trade, I believe.)
Could more be on the way?
Take a look at 3 (Vargas, Ko and Davalan) making a case:
https://atmlb.com/4pO9jlP
I have heard from some scouts and services that Ko is regressing.
Well, there’s one major service that I cited that disagrees.
Fangraphs doesn’t note a regression either, but he’s definitely young and LOTS of variance ahead of him.
Bluto,
One of the guys we got from Boston was Zach Erdhard,. Speedy 22 yo with 37 SB, 800+ OPS, 15 HRs and strong defense in OF in 2025 in A and AA. We in have him ranked mid 20s but other sites have him ranked mid teens. Might be someone to watch that is off the radar.
Old friend Zack McKinstry won the silver slugger for a utility player.
Longenhagen chat:
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/eric-longenhagen-prospects-chat-12-5-25/
Key Jangler: Do the Dodgers have enough to go for a three-peat or does veteran fatigue start to catch up? I haven’t dug deep into their prospect list but it seems more future-oriented that 2026-youth-injection-oriented.
Eric A Longenhagen: They’re good enough to do it, but you’re right that they’re more likely to leverage the farm system for trades than they are to have a bunch of rookies spearheading their title defense next year. I still think River Ryan is a dude, though, he should help.
12:34
WAR huh what is it good for absolutely EVERYTHIN: Two prospects I’d love to hear your thoughts on, especially in regards to best outcome, worst outcome, and most likely outcome!
Charlie Condon
Kendall George
Eric A Longenhagen: Crazy high end for George is maybe something like Brett Gardner? More likely a nice extra outfielder. Condon the ceiling is Kris Bryant, the more likely outcome is like Wily Mo Pena, maybe Tyler O’Neill type. I think he’s gonna K a ton, there’s real juice tho.
Kevin: What’s your view of the Rockies bringing Josh Byrnes on board?
Eric A Longenhagen: I love it, they add someone who has been an integral part of the best organization in sports and who has high level executive experience. Went from a place I wouldn’t wanna work to one that I think you have to listen to if they call.
Kendall George will be a great 4th or 5th outfielder because you can also use him as a pinch runner.
Brett Gardner is a BIG stretch!
The Dodgers have two tiers of OF prospects.
De Paula, Hope, Quintero and Sirota are getting the hype….
But Tibbs, George, Davalan and good old Ryan Ward all have a shot at success, too. ( I am rooting hard that Ward will be one of those late bloomers.)
And Ko, the big kid from Taiwan, might work out too.
Still think the farm needs a couple more catchers…
Jeff “Freaking” Kent?
Double down the line
I was rooting for Fernando…
Wait til next year.
Next election for the ERA committee is not until 2028. Valenzuela, Bonds, Clemens are not eligible to be on the ballot because they got less than 5 votes. If they do not get in the election after that, they are no longer eligible for the Hall according to the new rules. Go to ESPN.com’s baseball stream and check the story about Kent’s election for the details. And seriously, Fernando did not have the numbers to make it in as a player. He will probably get elected at some point for his impact on the game with Fernandomania.
I agree that Pages needs to move to RF at some point and he does try to throw out runners he has no chance of getting. One correction though he was in for Edman because of his arm. The Jays had the bases loaded and Doc wanted a stronger arm for a possible throw to the plate.
I don’t know why anyone would want Luis Robert. It’s now been multiple years of terrible offensive numbers. Everyone has a price, who knows what’s true about Buxton. Edman’s ability to give him some rest makes him intriguing. Belli would be good. He could play OF and possibly replace Freddie when he’s done. I could live with Pages in CF if the acquired Kwan. Duran would be ok too.
I think the Dodgers know which of the OF prospects have the physical and mental tools to make it and which don’t. Go get Skubal.
I wanted AF to bring in Kwan last season to replace Conforto. Reportedly there were talks, but AF balked at the price.
Now I ask myself whether I’d prefer Kwan in LF or Teo. I lean toward Teo for his power and clubhouse presence. Just seems like a key element to the team chemistry.
So instead of Kwan, I’d prefer either Duran or Abreu from Boston. If I ran the Red Sox I might try to get Teo in the deal in addition to pitching. Boston loved David Ortiz, and Teo’s upbeat personality could make him Big Papi Lite.
With no Teo, I’d be OK with covered by a platoon of Alex Call, Ryan Ward and probably a PTBNL
Fun to contemplate a Skubal deal….
Assuming that the Tigers don’t want to take on any hefty salaries (like Glasnow’s), the Dodgers could offer Sheehan, Jackson Ferris or Wrobleski, Zach Root, Bobby Miller or Casparius or Henriquez or Ronan Kopp…..and one of those four touted OF prospects.
And/or maybe Freeland or another infield prospect, depending on what the Tigers want.
Too much?
For depth, the Dodgers would still have Gavin Stone, River Ryan and Landon Knack.
Skubal’s agent is probably expecting a $400 mi contract, a record for a pitcher.
The rotation would be Skubal, Yamamoto, Snell, Glasnow, Sasaki for five–with Shohei joining later
Forget Skubal! NOT interested. We have enough pitchers. We need offensive help as was proven in the recent World Series.
LF has always been the red-headed stepchild of baseball. Good bat, so-so glove. Probably won’t change. So Ward fits LF perfectly.
My Christmas wish is that you he Dodgers save their money and give the prospects a shot and start looking for replacements for Max, Freddie and Teo.
looks like AF may suprise (not really) us all. Don’t be shocked if Harrison Bader is the dodgers “big” offseason acquisition. Teo in left. Bader in center. Pages in right. Not ideal, but ok i guess. Now if Andy takes a big step forward it could be better than ok. But if he regresses? His playoff production was so bad.(except for the “catch “). Hopefully his plate patience improves. That would leave Call and Edman for outfield backup. Now of course this is pure speculation,but doesn’t Bader fit the kind of signing AF loves? If it does come true, let’s pray it doesn’t turn out to be another Conforto!
I would be 100% good with that. Bader is an elite defensive CF and would be a great stopgap. Then you could move Pages to RF where he could be elite defensively and live with Teo in LF.
You wrote:
“doesn’t Bader fit the kind of signing AF loves?
Can you elaborate on this?
do you see him as similar to Teo? To Freeman? To Conforto? To Muncy?
yes mr. bluto. AF likes to sign players who while not being a superstar, they are good players who don’t necessarily need superstar money. Freddie is a top tier player. Bader is a good defender but doesn’t come with a high price tag. There’s Max, Kike, Rojas. All good players , but also not elite. Absolutely AF will go big at times, but i can see him giving Bader 3 years. I don’t see him giving Tucker 10 years.
None of those are applicable!
Rojas and Kike were trades! they weren’t even signings!
Muncy was acquired when his value was at its nadir. Bader will be among the priciest.
I do not see the Dodgers being interested in Bader with his light hitting. Last year was an anomaly!
Mark, WTH Happened to your Colts?!?!?!
Daniel Jones broken leg and now Achilles injury. He was my fantasy qb and Taylor my rb and now I’m sunk!
They were never that good to begin with, that’s what happened.
I agree.
The facts say otherwise.
They have the best rushing offense in the league.
They are #6 now in yards per game.
They are currently #6 in scoring.
They were #6 in points allowed until week 10. Now they are #13
I think they are plenty good enough. The coaching is the problem. They are too predictable and of course, they lost their QB now, who is still 7th in the league in passing and still have a QB rating over 100.0. Shane Steichen is a Mouth Breather!
They were good enough – they aren’t now.
Running shotgun on both 3rd & 1 and 4th & 1 before halftime was beyond moronic and sucked what life out of them that was left. The Jax curse is real.
The unlucky shit that’s happened:
-Ward & AR both getting hurt pre-game. Separate incidents before the same game. Freak accidents.
-Buckner goes down
-Jones fractures his leg
-Sauce goes down
-Best ST’s player goes down
-Jones tests achillies
I’ve got issues with some of Steichen’s decisions but Ballard put them in a good position to win this year. Unreal what has happened. Throw in a f-job by the officials against Houston. Ugh. I didn’t even mention losing their kicker for the year and the bone headed AD Mitchell play.
The Nationals are open to trade conversations involving MacKenzie Gore and CJ Abrams, per
Ken_Rosenthal & Will Sammon.
I still think this is very on-brand for AF to make a deal for both and then flip Gore for prospects. Cleans up the 40 man and starting pitching crunch.
how do you know he would flip Gore? maybe he gets the additional lefty they have been rumored to want. Abrams? his attitude has come under scrutiny in the past.
I asked ChatGPT:
“Is CJ Abrams a good defensive SS?
Here is the answer:
CJ Abrams — short answer: not really — at least not yet. He has tools (speed, athleticism), but in the big leagues his work as a defender at shortstop has been a notable weakness. Here’s a breakdown of why most evaluators don’t consider him a “good defensive SS” at this time.
What works — his physical tools and upside
Scouts saw him early as a “twitchy,” athletic infielder with “quick footwork, plus range, solid glovework and adequate arm strength.” Baseball America+2Baseball Prospectus+2
He has the athletic profile — speed, mobility, and “soft hands” — that could allow him to stick at shortstop or transition to another position (if needed).
Some defensive-run metrics have occasionally painted less disastrous pictures (for example, one season he ranked 9th among qualified shortstops in Defensive Runs Saved) – suggesting flashes of competence.
So in principle, he has the “raw ingredients” that might allow him to be at least average defensively, and that’s likely why his team gives him the chance at short.
What doesn’t — why most view him as a defensive liability
According to Statcast (“Outs Above Average,” OAA), Abrams has consistently graded out among the very worst full-time shortstops. For the 2025 season, his OAA at shortstop was in the 2nd percentile.
In 2025 he committed 22 errors — the second-most among all MLB shortstops — and his fielding percentage dropped.
Many advanced defensive metrics show negative “run value”: one analysis recently had him at –7 in “fielding run value,” and evaluators question both his range and arm strength/accuracy for consistent big-league shortstop play.
Traditional stats + scouting: while his range and athleticism look good, his throws — especially from “weird” or stretched positions — sometimes aren’t accurate or strong enough, which undermines his viability at short over the long haul.
Bottom line: while he occasionally makes good plays, he also makes too many routine mistakes, and the underlying metrics suggest he overall costs his team runs rather than saves them.
Why there’s a real risk he can’t “stick” at shortstop
Shortstop is one of the most demanding defensive positions in baseball — it requires consistency, reliable arm + accuracy from different arm slots, and the ability to make close plays look routine. The combination of Abrams’s average-to-light arm, inconsistent throwing mechanics, and struggles with routine plays suggests that he may never reach even “league-average” defense there. Many analysts believe his long-term home may end up being a less demanding position (like second base), where his athleticism could still play.
My take: CJ Abrams — great athletic upside, but not a reliable defensive shortstop today
If you’re building a team that needs a dependable “glove-first” shortstop, Abrams would be a gamble. He’s more of a “bat + speed + upside” player, whose defense remains a clear weakness. That doesn’t make him useless — he still brings value with offense, speed, and baserunning — but it makes him a questionable fit as a defensive cornerstone at shortstop.
@Dodgerdaf:
Where are any rumors of the Dodgers looking for a LHSP?
Abrams’ concerns are real, they also could lower his value which appeals to the Front Office.
@Mark:
The Dodgers don’t value defense very highly!
Haven’t we learned this by now?
I think Abrams would go to 2B!
Oh! Sure. The big thing is age for an aging IF, and theoretically under-valued
Wellbluto , i don’t record everything i read. Rumors are rumors. i did read this either on br or some other site. I’m not in the habit of of making things up and attributing it to others.
yeah, I understand. I just like attribution, it just helps keep things sorted between idle fans, speculation, and people who actually know something.
By my account there is at least eight or nine starters right now for the Dodgers going into next season, and that’s not counting any minor league arms that might be ready to step up. I just don’t see how adding another starter makes any sense.
i didn’t say that it was going to happen. but it does make sense they would want another lefty. By all accounts gore is one of the best human beings you’ll find. i would not mind Gore , especially if they were to trade sheehan. San diego would love it!!! Abrams? pass. i’m in the mindset that when the kid (wilson) with the A’s becomes available, get him!
Per Jack Harris:
Hello from the Winter Meetings, where Dave Roberts just spoke to reporters. Some notes:
— He reiterated FO’s stance that the current roster is strong as is & a big splash this winter isn’t necessarily needed. But, added that another high-leverage reliever is “never a bad thing”
— Regarding the WBC, Roberts said there still are conversations to be had with Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki about their participation/usage
Also, he said “the thought” is that Shohei Ohtani won’t pitch in the WBC, but they still need to discuss that too
– Roberts said Teoscar Hernández, who has been the subject of trade rumors, still “certainly fits” the roster, and could move to LF depending on how things shake out
“But right now,” Roberts added, “he’s our right fielder”
Per Katie Woo AF to speak with reporters later
As for Teo ‘he’s our right fielder’. What else would Roberts say, ‘We are actively looking to trade him??’
From a previous back and forth–Rojas, Kike and Muncy were trades, not signings. Yes but later they were signings
As for liking ‘attribution’. Most of the thoughts here and elsewhere are just idle thoughts. Even so called expert sites are just making up ‘trades’ and ‘possible signings’ ‘interests’ etc to get people to look at their site
Re: Rojas, Kike and Muncy. The discussion, correct me if I’m wrong, was about means of acquisition, not retention.
That last sentence was cynical and false, but thanks for contributing!
Why.? It seems everyday I read ‘Dodgers may be interested in this guy or that’ Where do they get their information from? Just making things up.
Are you Bulldogs and Penguins reborn?
Yes!
I decided to change my fake name to another one just for the heck of it.
If you can’t figure out where good journalists and reporters get their information from, perhaps you should be left alone with your thoughts!
There are people who work for a living, you know.
Ahh. I recognized the condescending attitude. You couldn’t hide it with anew name
He’s not Bulldogs and Penguins
Ok Mark. You know best. But you have to admit he is quite similar
Per Chandler Rome and Rosenthal:
Shane Baz has emerged as one target in the Astros’ search for starting pitching. No deal is close and some league sources doubt Baz will be moved, but the interest is real and demonstrates the sort of trade Houston is trying to make.