Dodgers. There. List complete. Nothing like a summer blockbuster to brighten up a day. First the Marlins had a firesale that the Dodgers cashed in on, bringing in shortstop extraordinaire Hanley Ramirez from the Fish. Now the Red Sox defaulted on the mortgages with the names of Adrian Gonzalez, Carl Crawford, and Josh Beckett...and the Dodgers said "thank you, we'll take that". In my opinion, the Dodgers, who to gain the services of those three ex-All-Stars and also infielder journeyman Nick Punto, parted ways with 4 minor leaguers and light-hitting first baseman James Loney, got away with highway robbery. Yes, they gained $250 million plus in salaries, but what they gain in the dynasty they have created with this trade is only upside. As co-owner Magic Johnson said, "We
understand that you have to spend money to be good in this league. We
understood that before we bought the team. So we're excited."
(ESPN.com).
The
Dodgers are in to "win now" said Johnson. The Red Sox, with a wrecked
clubhouse and a "pretty boy" reputation, are looking to reshape the
frachise and rebuild. But they could have--even should have--done better
than a light-hitting 1B and 4 minor leaguers--the headliner of which is
a SP coming back from Tommy John. For the caliber of players they
shipped off, they could have absolutely demolished the Dodgers' farm
system. They didn't. That is the definition of "firesale"...and a sign
that they are completely folding their hand for not only the rest of the
season but for the next couple I daresay. And the Dodgers? They may
have just ripped off the Sox to the tune of a World Series victory or
two in the next 5 years.
And that's all I got.
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