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The Dodgers’ decision to trade All-Star Dee Gordon came as a surprise to some as he was under team control and a young talent. On the flip side, the argument could be made Los Angeles sold high on their converted second baseman.
Gordon poured salt in the wound by becoming the first player to win a Gold Glove, lead the Majors in stolen bases and win the batting title all in the same season.
Howie Kendrick played a steady second base for the Dodgers as he turned in another consistent season. However, he also missed 34 games fover August and September because of a strained left hamstring.
To help fill the void, the Dodgers traded for veteran Chase Utley. Kendrick and Utley re-signed during the offseason.
Last year, Kendrick received an 82 rating and Utley an 85. Both appear to have dropped a bit as neither are listed. Meanwhile, Gordon received a seven-point increase:
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