Dodgers Top Prospects by Position: 2020-21 Offseason Edition

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For as long and tedious that this year has been, it has also flown by at a rapid pace, at least for some of us. For those readers who visit our site regularly, they’ll know that we usually compile one prospect list annually, and with just one more day remaining in 2020, there’s probably not a better time for this year’s version.

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Merry Christmas from Think Blue Planning Committee

Merry Christmas to all our loyal readers! To say that 2020 has been a crazy year would be an understatement. As fans, many of our lives were filled with joy and excitement when the Dodgers won their first World Series Championship since 1988. However, as ordinary people, some of us have suffered greatly on multiple levels as a result of the pandemic.

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A Few Preliminary Thoughts About the 2021 Bullpen

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While the Dodgers have made it no secret that the bullpen is an area they’d like to address this winter, they still haven’t made any significant upgrades in terms of a true difference maker.

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Dodgers, Tommy Kahnle Reportedly Agree on Two-Year Deal

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The Dodgers reportedly made a bit of an unusual signing on Wednesday, inking righty reliever Tommy Kahnle to a two-year contract worth an apparent $4.75 million plus incentives.

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By Signing Jesus Galiz, Dodgers Expand Stronghold on Catching Market

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Back when the international prospect rankings were beginning to take shape in early fall, initial indications were that arguably the best catching prospect, Jesus Galiz, was preparing to fulfill his lifelong dream of becoming a New York Yankee.

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Dodgers Prospect Watch: A Closer Look at Luis Rodriguez

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Coming off the absence of a whole season, the minor league picture for some clubs may look a bit murky heading into 2021. Many teams are hoping there are minimal delays with regards to the spring training camps, as another year filled with postponements or cancellations could seemingly throw a wrench into an entire farm system.

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5 Big Questions Surrounding Dodgers’ 2021 Infield

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Without question, the Dodgers still boast one of the most talented rosters in baseball heading into the 2021 campaign, even though there is still work to do regarding player personnel.

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Should Dodgers Consider Giving Justin Turner a 3-Year Deal?

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While we have recently seen the Dodgers replenish the organizational roster with a handful of potential fringe players, we still haven’t witnessed the club make any significant acquisitions that might make an immediate impact on the big league squad.

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MLB’s Rule 5 Draft Set for Thursday

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While the MLB Winter Meetings have taken on an entirely new look this year because of health concerns surrounding the pandemic, there won’t be anything from preventing the Rule 5 Draft from being orchestrated as normal.

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Building an All-Star Bullpen from Available Free-Agent Relievers

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Undoubtedly, most of the speculation regarding potential player acquisitions for the Dodgers so far this winter has surrounded relief pitching.

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