Dodgers Hot Stove: 5 Untouchable Players & 4 Players Who Could Be Dealt

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As we’ve mentioned in previous articles, this winter could be a time of great flux for the Dodgers roster. Today, let’s look at five players who most definitely won’t and four players who could be traded before the start of the 2019 season.

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Dodgers Rumors: Our First Hypothetical Trade Proposal of the Winter

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Admittedly, I’m not one of those people who like to draw up endless hypothetical trades guessing which players could end up making a club better. It’s hard to estimate what’s going on inside the minds of most general managers, and it’s difficult to dig deep enough into an opposition’s farm system to decipher the needs of a particular organization. Nevertheless, I’m good for one or two imaginary deals per season, as I believe they can be a good tools for determining players’ worth and values.

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Dodgers Say Goodbye to Chase Utley, For Now

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Chase Utley announced back in July that this was going to be his final season in the majors, and it looks like it’s becoming official that a tremendous career is coming to an end.

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More Thoughts on the Dodgers’ Front Office and Luxury Tax Threshold

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Earlier this week, news came out that the Dodgers‘ front office was looking to keep the team under the luxury tax for the next four years.

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Dodgers Management: Is Extending Dave Roberts a Good or Bad Thing?

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Yesterday, Ian shed some light on the announcement that the Dodgers decided to exercise their 2019 team option on skipper Dave Roberts. This came after many folks familiar with the situation anticipated that a four-year extension was imminent. Admittedly, boss Andrew Friedman has been bogged down with human resources duties, but many are still left wondering if Roberts’ future is secure in Los Angeles.

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Dodgers Exercise 2019 Team Option on Dave Roberts, Still No Extension

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The Los Angeles Dodgers have made two consecutive World Series appearances, and one of the guys responsible for that success is coming back.

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Farhan Zaidi Reportedly Accepts Head Boss Job in San Francisco

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According to multiple reports on Tuesday evening, Farhan Zaidi will be leaving his general manager post in Los Angeles to accept the role of president of baseball operations for the San Francisco Giants.

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Turner Ward Leaves Dodgers, Farhan Zaidi Could Be Next

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While many followers of the Dodgers knew the 2018-19 offseason would bring many changes in player personnel, they didn’t anticipate a huge exodus in the coaching staff and management departments.

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Dodgers Roster: What Will the Outfield Look Like in 2019?

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A lot of changes may be coming the Dodgers‘ way over the winter, and the biggest may come in the outfield.

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Dodgers Prospect Watch: The Time Could Be Now for Alex Verdugo

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I thought it was a bit ironic when the Dodgers released their 2018 NLDS roster back in October and the third-best outfielder in the organization was nowhere to be found. Obviously, we all knew it was going to happen, but it’s still a shame to see so much talent being wasted in the hopper at Triple-A Oklahoma City.

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