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Los Angeles Dodgers: Why a Francisco Lindor trade will never happen

ByJason Reed|
CLEVELAND, OHIO - JULY 21: Francisco Lindor #12 of the Cleveland Indians celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a two run home run during the third inning against the Kansas City Royals at Progressive Field on July 21, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OHIO - JULY 21: Francisco Lindor #12 of the Cleveland Indians celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a two run home run during the third inning against the Kansas City Royals at Progressive Field on July 21, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
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(Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) – Los Angeles Dodgers
(Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) – Los Angeles Dodgers

2. The Los Angeles Dodgers don’t really need another infielder

Between Francisco Lindor andJustin Turnermoving positions so the team can signAnthony Rendon, there has been a lot of buzz about the Dodgers adding an infielder this winter. This is strange as the Dodgers do not really need any infielders heading into next season.

I am okay with the idea of Turner changing positions as he was not as good at the hot corner as he has been in the past but where is he going to move? Sure, he can play first, but then Muncy and Seager might have to split time at third.

Some would say that is where Rendon would come in. But for the same reason, that won’t happen as the Dodgers’ infield is set.

The Dodgers infield moving forward should be Muncy,Gavin Lux, Corey Seager and Justin Turner. Turner is a free agent after this year, yes, but that is not something that the Dodgers need to address a year early.

The Dodgers would be much better off spending a lot of money or trading a lot of capital for an elite pitching arm, or perhaps a better right-handed-hitting outfielder to help with theA.J. Pollocksituation (even though he was not as bad as some people are saying, either).

If the Dodgers are going to make any sort of massive splash this winter it should be for a starting pitcher, not for Francisco Lindor when they already have an all-star-caliber shortstop.

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