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Dodger Blue > Rumors > Dodgers Rumors: Potential Trade For Twins’ Brian Dozier Appears Unlikely
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Dodgers Rumors: Potential Trade For Twins’ Brian Dozier Appears Unlikely

Matthew Moreno
November 21, 2016
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After a season spent with Chase Utley as the starting second baseman, the Los Angeles Dodgers appear to be in store for a change come 2017. While it remains plausible the Dodgers will re-sign Utley, the veteran returning as an everyday starter seems unlikely.

And now that Howie Kendrick is with the Philadelphia Phillies, the Dodgers are without a clear option to plug in at second base. General manager Farhan Zaidi mentioned Kiké Hernandez, Micah Johnson and Chris Taylor as candidates to take over.

Though, Hernandez has primarily played the outfield, and Johnson and Taylor lack extensive experience in the Majors.

The Dodgers have been linked to multiple external options, including Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier. Minnesota and Los Angeles were said to have discussed a trade involving Dozier at the General Manager meetings.

According to Mike Berardino of the Pioneer Press, a trade between the Dodgers and Twins appears unlikely:

Dozier talks b/t #mntwins and #Dodgers don't seem to have much traction at this point. "I wouldn't hold your breath," one official said.

— Mike Berardino (@MikeBerardino) November 21, 2016

Named an All-Star in 2015 for the first time in his career, Dozier batted .268/.340/.546 with 35 doubles, 42 home runs, 99 RBI, a 136 OPS+, .370 wOBA and 132 wRC+ in 155 games this season. At just 29 years old, Dozier fits the Dodgers’ vision of fielding a roster capable of winning the World Series in the near- and long-term.

What’s more, Dozier was strong against left-handed pitching in 2016, hitting .282/.352/.613 with 11 home runs and 21 RBI in 159 plate appearances.

Beyond Dozier the Dodgers have also been tied to Pittsburgh Pirates free agent Sean Rodriguez and Detroit Tigers second baseman Ian Kinsler. Though in Kinsler’s case, he’s seeking a contract extension in exchange to waiving a limited no-trade clause.

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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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