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Dodger Blue > Rumors > Dodgers Rumors: Howie Kendrick ‘Making Progress’ On Re-Signing
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Dodgers Rumors: Howie Kendrick ‘Making Progress’ On Re-Signing

Matthew Moreno
January 29, 2016
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Dodgers Rumors: Howie Kendrick ‘making Progress’ On Re-signing
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Considering the Los Angeles Dodgers traded a young, team-controlled pitcher in Andrew Heaney for Howie Kendrick last year, there was some surprise the club would let the second baseman walk after just one season.

Los Angeles did extend a qualifying offer to Kendrick, which he declined, as was expected. The crop of free-agent second basemen this year was far from deep, with Kendrick, Daniel Murphy and Ben Zobrist the primary standouts.

Zobrist signed a four-year, $56 million deal with the Chicago Cubs, and Murphy agreed to a three-year, $37.5 million contract with the Washington Nationals.

It was reported last November that Kendrick was seeking a four-year contract. However, the market for the 32 year old never quite gained traction.

The Nationals were believed to have checked in with Kendrick, and the Arizona Diamondbacks also had interest, but don’t want to lose another draft pick by signing a player who rejected a qualifying offer.

Meanwhile, the Dodgers appeared comfortable with their plan to play Kiké Hernandez and Chase Utley at second base. Although that may still hold true, the possibility of re-signing Kendrick is gaining steam, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports:

Sources: #Dodgers making progress with Kendrick.

— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) January 29, 2016

Kendrick hit .295/.336/.409 with nine home runs, 54 RBIs, a .325 wOBA and 109 wRC+ in 117 games. Should he return with Los Angeles, it would give the club added flexibility as Hernandez could again play fill a super utility role, and Utley may also be used at third base.

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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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