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Dodgers desperately seeking trade partners
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08:20 AM ET 06.20 | In the new era of expanded playoffs, having the means to take on players just isn't what it used to be. With new owners in place, the Dodgers say they are no longer under the economic hardships that prevented them from landing frontline pitcher CC Sabathia at the 2008 nonwaiver trade deadline. But the capacity to add to the team's payroll alone won't make deals happen. General Manager Ned Colletti says he has been on the phone with other GMs since the beginning of May, but has found the trade market slow to develop -- even more than in past seasons. He attributes that to the change in the playoff format, which has added an extra wild-card team in each league. "The second wild card has kept an extra eight or nine clubs in it," Colletti said.
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What do the Dodgers have to trade?
Youk would fit well here.
...the best policy
Harrodsburg, KY
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They still have the best record in baseball. What do they really need?
Mongo Alex
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Finding a frontline pitcher won't come easy, they might want to look at a 2 or 3! That will also be expensive!
Not4Nutten
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The Cards will trade with them. Kershaw for Jake Westbrook and our entire bullpen. An 8 for 1 deal, how can the Dodgers refuse?
ElevenRingsSTL
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Seriously? From a Philly's fan that is a low blow...
Bluto- Its not over!
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LOL!
Go Dodgers!!
hbomb
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LMFAO, oh that's funny !!!!!!!!!! IMO, the Dodgers should trade Loney, that is if they can get anyone to take him!!!
The Oldtimer
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A little more hitting power!!!
The Oldtimer
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They only have 2 HR hitters (Kemp, Ethier) in their entire lineup. They certainly need more production from the 1st base position.
THE BISHOP!
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This is a good thing, more teams in a race for a playoff spot, more meaningful games in September.
AllStarz Ruinating…
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Why do you put out an article with the GM asking the questions and turns around and answers his own questions.
toad
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who cares .....nl is step down from the american league......i bet yanks wish they could play there all year....would end up with 140 wins....abreu said....its like going to play in japan ....
StupidMoron
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They sure the hell need a first baseman. The Loney experiment was over two years ago.
Atro SYB
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Nice job living up to your screen name.
ElevenRingsSTL
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He never fails to deliver.
THE BISHOP!
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funny comment - I guess you think the NL winning 3 of the last 4 World Series is just luck?
joet
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Agree
joet
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They don't need to trade anyone.
Guns N Guitars
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