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Dodger Blue > Rumors > Dodgers Trade Rumors: Deal For Jose Martinez Being Discussed With Cardinals
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Dodgers Trade Rumors: Deal For Jose Martinez Being Discussed With Cardinals

Matthew Moreno
December 11, 2018
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The Los Angeles Dodgers made quick work at the outset of the offseason to re-sign David Freese and agree to a contract extension with Clayton Kershaw, but have largely been quiet since. Other deals include Hyun-Jin Ryu accepting the qualifying offer and manager Dave Roberts being extended.

Otherwise, the bulk of offseason news for the Dodgers entailed departures in their front office and coaching staff. Nevertheless, the team has been connected to plenty of free agency and trade speculation during this week’s Winter Meetings.

All signs point to the Dodgers likely unloading an outfielder or two. Thus far, trade talks are said to have been held with the Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Indians and Miami Marlins, among others.

It also appears the Dodgers have discussed a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals in which they would acquire Jose Martinez, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic:

This one is a surprise. #Dodgers talking to #STLCards about Jose Martinez, sources tell The Athletic. LAD could play the defensively challenged Martinez at first base, with Muncy at second and Bellinger in center.

— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 12, 2018

The 30-year-old is coming off a productive season with the Cardinals that saw him bat .305/.364/.457 with 30 doubles, 17 home runs and 83 RBI. Though, Martinez’s batting average, on-base percentage and slugging all dipped from 2017.

Furthermore, his fit on the Dodgers roster is not clear. As noted by Rosenthal, Martinez is not renowned for his glove at first base. He also played left and right field for the Cardinals last season, though the Dodgers have a surplus of outfielders.

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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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