Dodgers Reportedly Pursuing Trade for Francisco Lindor

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As he continues his dominance in the 2019 postseason, Geritt Cole has fans everywhere wondering if the Dodgers front office might consider going against their set-imposed rule of not giving out a long term, high-priced salary.

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Moving Kenta Maeda to Bullpen Would Prove Beneficial

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Like clockwork, when Dodgers‘ boss Andrew Friedman speaks to reporters during his end-of-season press conferences every year, he reiterates that righty swing man Kenta Maeda will be an integral part of the club’s starting rotation at the onset of the following season.

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Dodgers Prospects Produce Mixed Results in 2019 Arizona Fall League

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With Saturday’s championship game between the Salt River Rafters and Surprise Saguaros marking the end to the Arizona Fall League’s 28th season, we thought it would be a good idea to take a look at how the Dodgers prospects fared during the campaign.

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Pirates Considering George Lombard for Manager Spot

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Bench coach Bob Geren isn’t the only member of the Dodgers‘ coaching staff being considered for a manager spot.

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Cody Bellinger Nominated for Gold Glove Award

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While the majority of the regular season awards won’t be announced until after the World Series is over, Rawlings Sports today announced the finalists for their Gold Glove Award. Only one Dodger made the cut – Cody Bellinger was nominated for his superb play in right field.

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Dodgers Prospect Watch: Kody Hoese Gaining Ground

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Among the many speculative conversations among Dodgers fans so far this offseason has been the potential shifting around of several infielders heading into next year. Some feel the team should make a strong push for Anthony Rendon, pointing out Justin Turner‘s declining defensive ability at third base. Others believe that Max Muncy will settle in at first base, as Gavin Lux has cemented the starting spot at the keystone. There are even some folks who believe that a transition to the hot corner is in the cards for Corey Seager.

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Better Backup Catcher Option for 2020: Austin Barnes or Russell Martin?

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Seemingly, there’s at least a little bit of controversy at the catcher spot for the Dodgers with each passing winter.

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A Very Preliminary Look at the 2020 Bullpen

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We’ve reached the time in October when the World Series is set to begin. While many fans of the Dodgers may not be watching or even paying attention to the playoffs for varying reasons, I for one am intrigued to see if the underdog Washington Nationals can indeed take down the mighty Houston Astros.

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Beating the Shift: Is It Really Worth the Effort?

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For fans of the Dodgers who watch the majority of the games, many opinions have surfaced lately as to why some players don’t try to beat the shift more to get on base.

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Some Very Preliminary Ideas About the 2020 Starting Rotation

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While some fans of the Dodgers will need a bit more time to recover from the nightmare Game 5 of the 2019 NLDS, other fans are already looking toward next season, at least in terms of gauging how the bulk of the player roster could look.

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