Los Angeles Dodgers 2014 Winter Meetings

Los Angeles Dodgers 2014 Winter Meetings Moves

Theres no question about it the Dodgers have made the most moves at this years Winter Meetings. Here is a list of both additions and subtractions for Los Angeles.

Additions

Howie Kendrick   

Chris Hatcher                   

Jimmy Rollins                   

Brandon McCarthy               

Yasmani Grandal              

Joe Wieland                    

Zach Eflin

Enrique Hernandez

Austin Barnes

Subtractions

Matt Kemp

Dee Gordon

Dan Haren

Miguel Rojas

Tom Windle

Tim Federowicz

Cash was also exchanged both ways in different deals.

Heading into the offseason we all expected the Dodgers to deal one of their outfielders because of the loaded outfield and big contract they have. None of us including me expected to see this. After having an outstanding year in 2014, the dodgers made top headlines at the Winter Meetings. They sent Dee Gordon, Matt Kemp, and Dan Haren away as they added guys such as Howie Kendrick, Jimmy Rollins, Yasmani Grandal, and more. These deals all happening in 24 hours and shocked the entire baseball world. Now that the dust is starting to settle the Dodger roster starts to take shape. The dodgers also added a free agent pitcher in Brandon McCarthy. McCarthy has already been out west in Arizona so he knows the feel of how hard it is to win in that division. After all of these trades and signings my personal thoughts are the Dodgers are an improved team that wants to win now. As of after this year Uribe, Rollins, and Kendrick are all free agents for the Dodgers. With that being said it wouldn’t surprise me if the Dodgers get another pitcher such as a Cole Hamels. Los Angeles wants to win now and if they add another top pitcher they might win it all. After all this lineup is now one of baseball’s best. Not to forget about their stellar pitching staff. The one problem for the Dodgers is their bullpen. As we saw in the Division Series against St. Louis their bullpen couldn't get the job done. Chris Hatcher will help as he was acquired in the deal with Miami. One guy can’t fix their bullpen though that is why I believe the Dodgers aren’t done yet. Maybe another outfielder will go for a couple bullpen guys? In Hollywood anything is possible.

Chris Suddeth