Trueblue222
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In whatever trade the Dodgers make to improve 2B/hitting vs LHP I see DeLeon being the main piece. The reason being that as a contending team they don't want to have two rookies in their 5 man rotation. They want to hold onto pitchers such as Alvarez and Beuhler to fill needs they will have in the next 2 to 3 years. Maybe the Twins and Dodgers just aren't as good of a match for this trade as both fan bases think? It might make more sense for the Dodgers to look to Milwaukee who is open to moving players like Braun and Scooter Gennett. Interested to see how this next month plays out for sure...
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The reason Bellinger is off limits is a combination of his prospect status and their need for a 1B in the near future. It's very simple. The Dodgers are trying to improve by trading from an area of strength and depth(pitching).
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Deleon is available because as a contending team use don't want 2 rookies in your 5 man rotation. Therefore making one of two available to upgrade an area of weakness. If they didn't have Urias, they wouldn't be willing to trade DeLeon
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I agree with most of the recent Twin posters here. Your front office is crazy for wanting "prospect" Deleon as the centerpiece from the Dodgers in a deal for Dozier. I think Deleon arm will completely fall off any day now. Lol
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I don't blame the Twins FO for wanting 4 top prospects and I also don't blame(I'm glad) the Dodgers aren't willing to give up that much in this deal. Obviously the Dodgers like Dozier as plan A in solving their 2B issue and to improve their balance against LH Pitching. I think the Dodgers reluctance(it seems) to improve their offer shows that they have at least a very good plan B. Wether it's Braun for the OF or Solarte,Kinsler etc..at 2B. Dozier isn't the end all solution for the Dodgers to the point where they are going to tear down the farm they have built the last few years to get him. Really hoping there is closure to this over the weekend lol I'll be interested to see the direction both teams take wether or not this deal is consummated!
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If the Twins FO had this view of JDL and the Dodgers other pitching prospects do you think they would be trying to build a deal around them lol
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What's Holding Up The Dozier Trade?
Trueblue222 replied to Nick Nelson's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
It seems to me that the Dodgers are pretty set on not trading to many minor league assets beyond DeLeon to improve their offense against LH pitching. I could see them soon shifting back to a trade for Braun which they match up very well with and filling their hole at 2B with a smaller move. -
I find it hard to believe that the Braves are going to trade some of their top prospects for Dozier when they are A couple of years away from contending themselves.
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Agreed, I see Kinsler as the Dodgers target if the deal for Dozier doesn't work out even if they have to extend him a year to get it done.
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Thanks for the welcome. My thoughts are De Leon the center piece who I see as a #2/3 SP followed by a player like 2. Sheffield(upside) or Stewart(#4 SP) followed by a high upside top #20 prospect. What to you see as a realistic trade composition? I see the Dodgers using De Leon to acquire a 2nd baseman shortly wether it's Dozier, Kinsler or Forsythe. I been enjoy your board over the last few weeks!
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Life long Dodger fan (over 40 years) A trade between Minnesota and LA makes to much sense for both sides not to get done. Something Along the lines of De Leon, Sheffield and a wild card like Keibert Ruiz for Dozier and Brandon Kintzler.
