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Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Andrew Friedman Reiterates Balance Of Being ‘Aggressive’ Without Crossing Line Of ‘Stupidity’
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Andrew Friedman Reiterates Balance Of Being ‘Aggressive’ Without Crossing Line Of ‘Stupidity’

Matthew Moreno
November 14, 2019
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Under president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman the past five seasons, the Los Angeles Dodgers have fielded a highly-talented roster while also boasting one of the top farm systems in baseball.

Nevertheless, Friedman has been saddled by a perception of being unwilling to make a big splash. While that narrative in some regard can be applied to his decisions in free agency, Friedman has moved to acquire top-end talent via trade in years past.

However, leading up to the July 31 trade deadline this year, Friedman cautioned the Dodgers would work to be aggressive without crossing a line of being reckless despite World Series aspirations.

Now in the early stages of the offseason, Friedman reiterated that stance, per Jon Heyman of MLB Network:

Dodgers baseball President Andrew Friedman: “Our mindset is to be aggressive, without reaching the point of stupidity.”

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) November 12, 2019

In acknowledging the disappointment that came with the Dodgers getting eliminated in the National League Division Series, Friedman said he believed the team was in position to be active in free agency and on the trade market.

Thus far L.A. has been linked to top free agents Gerrit Cole and Anthony Rendon, along with Josh Donaldson and Hyun-Jin Ryu. Cole, Donaldson and Rendon are expected to decline the qualifying offer from their respective clubs, which would require the Dodgers to forfeit a draft pick and international signing bonus money.

That has seemingly served as a bit of a deterrent in the past. However, Rendon’s reported preference to sign a short-term contract could be of benefit to the Dodgers as it fits well with Friedman’s vision and history.

In terms of potential trades, the Dodgers have been linked to Francisco Lindor. He remains under team control through the 2021 season but there is some belief the Cleveland Indians may look to trade the All-Star shortstop within the near future.

Indications are the Dodgers have interest in adding a starting pitcher, right-handed bat and relief pitcher this winter.

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ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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