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- Updated: December 7, 2016
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — In 2017 payroll dollars, the Dodgers already have spent the most of any Major League team: $188.2 million, distributed among 12 players, according to Spotrac.com.
And yet — among championship contenders — they have perhaps the most work to do.
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As Day 2 of the Winter Meetings drew to a close on Tuesday, the Dodgers still had five significant needs: everyday players at second base and third base, a right-handed outfield bat, closer and setup man. And there’s always the possibility of a rotation upgrade, as the Red Sox reminded us with the Chris Sale trade.
The Dodgers are wary of penalties for far exceeding next year’s $195 million luxury-tax threshold, so they’re inclined to pursue the cost-controlled trade market after reaching agreement with free-agent starter Rich Hill.
Sources indicated Tuesday evening that the Dodgers have been in contact with as many as five teams this week: the Royals, White Sox, Padres, Pirates and Rays.
Among the possible fits:
Royals: Mike Moustakas, Lorenzo Cain, Wade DavisWhite Sox: Todd Frazier, Jose Quintana, David RobertsonPadres: Yangervis SolartePirates: Andrew McCutchen Rays: Evan Longoria, Logan Forsythe, Chris Archer, Jake Odorizzi, Alex Colome
So with the Royals, White Sox and Rays, the Dodgers could address …
