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Winter Meetings: Ranking The Dodgers’ Offseason Needs

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4. Catcher

A.J. Ellis will return next season and if he doesn’t sign a deal prior to entering arbitration, MLB Trade Rumors predicted the process will end with him earning $3.8 million in 2015. Prior to Ellis being tendered, the Dodgers pursuit of Russell Martin indicated they were interested in upgrading at the position.



After Martin signed with the Toronto Blue Jays and the Dodgers tendered Ellis, Zaidi discussed some of the value they see in the 33 year old. However, Zaidi also added he isn’t against using a platoon behind the plate.

The Dodgers may have that in place with Ellis, Lavarnway and Tim Federowicz on the roster. Although, Federowicz was part of the proposed Andre Ethier trade and he isn’t a lock to remain with the team moving forward.

San Diego Padres catcher Yasmani Grandal is believed to be available, but the presumed cost of doing business — Matt Kemp — may eventually prove to be too rich for the Dodgers. Acquiring a catcher and using Ellis as a backup or part of a platoon would be an improvement, though strengthening other areas could help mask some of the deficiencies.

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2 Comments

  1. Corey Seager will be the Dodgers 3rd baseman of the future.. 2016. Dodgers already have a stop gap there in Juan Uribe/Justin Turner.

    Dodgers will Sign 27 year old RIGHT HAND power hitter Jung-Ho Kang to a multi year deal…
    http://m.bleacherreport.com/ar

    Now Ryu will have someone to talk to.. Kimchee in the clubhouse!!! Uribe will be all over it.

    In 2014, the 27-year-old had a career year. He put up MVP-type numbers, hitting .360/.465/.756

    AND 40 homeruns!!!

    Dodgers trade Eithier and Crawford for and Zach Lee & $$ for bullpen arms.

    Joc will start in left Puig center and Kemp in right. Van stash as backup.

    Free agency will be a toss up between Scherzer and Lester.

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