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Los Angeles Dodgers: Trade or keep on potential trade chips this winter

By Jason Reed

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 27: Yasiel Puig #66 talks with Cody Bellinger #35 during Game Four of the 2018 World Series against the Boston Red Sox at Dodger Stadium on October 27, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 27: Yasiel Puig #66 talks with Cody Bellinger #35 during Game Four of the 2018 World Series against the Boston Red Sox at Dodger Stadium on October 27, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) /
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The Los Angeles Dodgers have been connected to several different trade situations with several different trade chips to expose of.

The Los Angeles Dodgers most notable move thus far this offseason is signing Joe Kelly to a three-year, $25 million deal. Aside from that, the Dodgers have not done anything like the rumors have speculated.

However, the door is still open in several different directions for the Dodgers to make a trade this winter. Whether it is with the Indians, Reds or whatever team helps open a door for Bryce Harper, the Dodgers will be active.

With this potential activity has emerged several different trade chips with the notion that nobody is safe on the roster. We took the eight players that we have seen the most/could be traded this winter and will make the case whether they should be traded or kept.

1. Alex Verdugo: Keep

Alex Verdugo is one of the potential outfielders that the Cleveland Indians will target in a return for Corey Kluber. Verdugo makes all the sense in the world for the Indians to target as well.

He is a young, big-league ready, highly-touted prospect that might not be elite in all five areas but is the definition of a five-tool player. With the Dodgers’ outfield being crowded, Verdugo is yet to have a serious mainstay on the big league roster despite arguably being ready before the 2018 season even began.

The reason for keeping Verdugo is simple. He is young, he is under team control and he is not going to cost a lot of money. He can a little bit of everything and actually fits this Dodgers’ lineup better than other outfielders because he can be a lead-off man.

He can play all three outfield spots with his range and his arm and has a high ceiling with a high floor as well.

I understand why someone would want to trade Verdugo for Corey Kluber, I really do. However, starting pitching is not a pressing need for the Dodgers and it makes no sense to trade a top prospect to get better in an area where you are already great.

While Verdugo is not untouchable, the Dodgers should look to move other assets for Kluber, such as:

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